BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220629T051619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T052138Z UID:19799-1658831400-1658836800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 26 July DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-reading-room-26-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220609T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T034816Z UID:19402-1658768400-1658775600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/carols-in-winter/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Carols-banner-final-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220623T024935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T025812Z UID:19749-1657825200-1657834200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - High Ground DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/bfs-high-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/high-ground-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220607T004435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232426Z UID:19301-1657824300-1657828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | The Phantom of the Open DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-phantom-of-the-open/ LOCATION:Regent Cinemas Ballarat\, 49 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fun-the-phantom-of-the-open-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220614T060046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012414Z UID:19529-1656928800-1659024000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads\, Faye Heininger DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/exhibition-of-lillipilli-beads/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2871-rotated-e1655427437685.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220606T034426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034426Z UID:19295-1656702000-1656716400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden's Deep in the Fallow Tour DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/fallow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/62822e0f1111f4204c192b1d-e1654487275688.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220603T035206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035300Z UID:19243-1656412200-1656417600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 28 June DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-reading-room-28-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220405T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055055Z UID:17905-1655893800-1655902800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 22 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-22-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220527T005602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034930Z UID:19112-1655649000-1655654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/bsojune22/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Toying-With-the-Classics-BMI-Events-alternative-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220405T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220518T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z UID:18917-1654894800-1654894800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/lance-tv-live/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lance-TV-events-image-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220204T070341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z UID:15929-1654801200-1654810200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/bfs-herself/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220407T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z UID:18088-1654709400-1654714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/wendy-mccarthy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bb1f9cc7aa6a4b9ab0346a46dc81733d_content_medium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101048 CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:Whispers of Shadows \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 28\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n11:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \n \n Experience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n \n \n Whispers of Shadows - Damon Sky\n \n \n \n Exploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light.Merging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \n \n Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n \n “Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” Danielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \n \n More About – Danielle Whalebone \n \n Whalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \n \n Follow – Danielle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: $20 plus booking fee – Our bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \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 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/bfs-white-riot/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/maxresdefault-2-e1643956373930.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR