BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4.1//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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033912Z CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-the-blue-trail/ 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/the-blue-trail-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051824Z CREATED:20260604T032725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051824Z UID:73413-1788602400-1788703200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Spring reading DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-spring-bmi/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-spring-book-sale.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T035434Z CREATED:20260514T044101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T035434Z UID:72995-1788703200-1788710400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fashion-parade-fundraiser-vintage-collectables/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033843Z CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-koka/ 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/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T021935Z CREATED:20260618T020721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T021935Z UID:73660-1790186400-1790191800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with P. A. Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-p-a-swanborough/ 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/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-pa-swanborough-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055107Z CREATED:20260618T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055107Z UID:73652-1790877600-1790883000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Michael Robotham DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sp-promo-talks-michael-robotham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033815Z CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ 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/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T023230Z CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T023611Z CREATED:20260623T232758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T023611Z UID:73816-1795627800-1795631400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-tt-language-of-your-body.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073342Z CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ 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/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z CREATED:20260619T034945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051722Z UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. More > \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 4 June\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book now 9 July\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n event flyer june\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes A sumptous afternoon tea\, courtesy Alfredton Rotary Club. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alfredton Rotary Club\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other payment options If you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – July 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI Collection Events\n Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/square-promo-christmas-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T051712Z CREATED:20260619T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T051712Z UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An afternoon of song\, arias and duets…The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Come along and meet the 2023 these talented young artists\, program coming soon… We will have a different program and artists on 9th July. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson – Baritone Tom holds a bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University). His recent roles include Jones (Johann) in Die Opernprobe (Lisa Gasteen National Opera Program) and Frank Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene (Queensland Conservatorium). In 2022 he was a semi-finalist in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Tom was a Melba Artist in 2022\, and in 2023 he hopes to continue his training in Germany. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Nicholson | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder – Baritone Oliver graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith University) in 2021 with an honours degree in Music and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Music Studies in 2022\, studying with Margaret Schindler. His opera performances include Strephon in Iolanthe\, the Count in The Marriage of Figaro\, and Marcello in La bohème\, and he has worked with notable industry figures such as Stuart Maunder\, Johannes Fritzsch and Anna Sweeney. Later in 2023 Oliver will begin further study in London. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Heuzenroeder | Baritone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe – Soprano Proud Koa\, Kuku Yalanji (Wakka Wakka) woman Nina Korbe holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium and recently graduated from the Master of Arts program at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Throughout her studies\, she has been cast in many opera and scenes productions\, and\, while at the Royal Academy\, she was invited to create the role of Little Ms Manifest in the acclaimed premiere production of WITCH by Freya Waley-Cohen. Nina is on the board of Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Reconciliation Action Plan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nina Korbe | Soprano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang – Piano Collaborative pianist and organist Stacey Yang was the repetiteur for Opera Australia’s NSW Schools Tour Cinderella\, and for Concordia Ensemble productions\, including Handel’s Athalia and Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne. She has also performed in Australia and overseas with artists such as David Elton\, Katie Woolley and Simon Lobelson. Stacey is completing a master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium\, and she is a doctoral candidate in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacey Yang | Piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM\, Artistic Director After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, Sharolyn Kimmorley joined the  Music Staff of The Australian Opera and has  assisted in the preparation of a vast range of works with many distinguished singers and conductors. In 1985 she became Principal Répétiteur for The Australian Opera and in 1987 was appointed Head of Music Staff. From 1994 to 1999 she was the company’s Artistic Administrator\, following which she was Opera Australia’s Director of Music Administration until June 2003. Sharolyn Kimmorley is regarded as one of Australia’s finest vocal coaches and accompanists. She has recorded for ABC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharolyn Kimmorley AM | Artistic Director\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melba Opera Trust The Trust was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to develop Australia’s most promising young opera singers and repetiteurs. With the closure of Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music at the end of 2008\, Melba Opera Trust carries forward Dame Nellie Melba’s bequest and her final wish that her gift establish a scholarship “…so that another Melba may arise”. The Trust ensures that young Australian opera singers and repetiteurs with exceptional promise are supported financially during a crucial phase of their development\, namely postgraduate training as the bridge to becoming polished professionals on the opera world stage (source Melba Opera Trust website). Don’t miss this stunning series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n \n Note: We have another event in July with a different program and artists. 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