BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T053401Z CREATED:20260509T053122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053401Z UID:72861-1779303600-1779307200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Anxiety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-anxiety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T063609Z CREATED:20260418T053218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T063609Z UID:72320-1779357600-1779638400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T045854Z CREATED:20260318T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045854Z UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Adventure DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/panic-in-the-sky/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-events-tales-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T121500 DTSTAMP:20260521T053103Z CREATED:20260421T025952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T053103Z UID:72387-1779535800-1779624900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Heritage Festival - Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-heritage-festival-tours/ LOCATION:Meet in the Foyer\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-day-tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260331T035212Z CREATED:20260313T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amanda-hampson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-amanda-hampson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T054009Z CREATED:20260509T053422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054009Z UID:72867-1779908400-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-27-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034920Z CREATED:20260528T041002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034920Z UID:73311-1780135200-1780138800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-reprised/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T053950Z CREATED:20260509T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053950Z UID:72869-1780513200-1780516800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-3-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260514T035755Z CREATED:20260511T011117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T035755Z UID:72909-1780767000-1780781400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Queer Blak+ Deadly with Steven Oliver DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/queer-blak-deadly-with-steven-oliver/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Burlesque,Comedy,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-queer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T045643Z CREATED:20260514T020854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045643Z UID:72943-1780833600-1780844400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Moco: 5 Senses of Drag Workshop DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/moco-5-senses-of-drag-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-moco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T012250Z CREATED:20260509T053553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012250Z UID:72871-1781118000-1781121600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-10-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T035120Z CREATED:20260129T043042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-monster/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/monster-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T015517Z CREATED:20260310T005733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T015517Z UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260613T032649Z CREATED:20260310T010115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032649Z UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sq-promo-minerva-secrets.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T043433Z CREATED:20260506T023026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043433Z UID:72763-1781719200-1781724600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-anthea-hodgson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-anthea-hodgson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T012458Z CREATED:20260509T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012458Z UID:72873-1781722800-1781726400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-17-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T041434Z CREATED:20260514T032237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T041434Z UID:72955-1782052200-1782064800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Pianoforte Schedule - Celebrating Chopin DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-pianoforte-schedule-celebrating-chopin-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-chopin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260331T034824Z CREATED:20260313T005434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034824Z UID:71257-1782237600-1782243000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mark-smith-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-mark-smith.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T012745Z CREATED:20260509T053656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T012745Z UID:72875-1782327600-1782331200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-24-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-Focus_Concentration_BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260627T193000 DTSTAMP:20260514T034853Z CREATED:20260514T032920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T034853Z UID:72959-1782585000-1782588600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Vocal Championship Challenge DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-vocal-championship-challenge/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T040925Z CREATED:20260514T033415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T040925Z UID:72963-1782761400-1782766800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | The Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/royal-south-street-society-the-herald-sun-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arias.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T010257Z CREATED:20260506T041811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010257Z UID:72778-1782928800-1782934200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sherryl Clark DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sherryl-clark/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-sherryl-clark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T054226Z CREATED:20260509T054129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054226Z UID:72881-1782932400-1782936000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T211500 DTSTAMP:20260514T042336Z CREATED:20260505T235334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T042336Z UID:72745-1783108800-1783113300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joscho-stephan-trio-gypsy-jazz-virtuosos/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-joscho-final.png ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T040050Z CREATED:20260521T034118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T040050Z UID:73067-1783279800-1783285200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Alexandr Misko: International Guitar Sensation Live at BMI DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/alexandr-misko-international-guitar-sensation-live-at-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-alexandr-misko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T054612Z CREATED:20260509T054308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054612Z UID:72884-1783537200-1783540800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-8-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T125000 DTSTAMP:20260708T045157Z CREATED:20250930T001641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T045157Z UID:67766-1783681200-1783687800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T205000 DTSTAMP:20260708T045137Z CREATED:20251001T031523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T045137Z UID:67817-1783710000-1783716600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T125000 DTSTAMP:20260701T005953Z CREATED:20260212T045959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T005953Z UID:70689-1783767600-1783774200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bulllwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production-saturday/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T205000 DTSTAMP:20260430T050650Z CREATED:20260430T044744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T050650Z UID:72672-1783796400-1783803000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bullwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR