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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250527T015841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001222Z UID:65177-1750532400-1750543200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250527T020143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000716Z UID:65179-1750514400-1750525200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250527T010329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002458Z UID:65168-1750446000-1750456800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250519T053343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002909Z UID:64995-1750359600-1750370400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production 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/next-fall-bnt/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250408T031324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033501Z UID:64337-1750273200-1750276800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation 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/kadampa-meditation-series-18-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250212T023200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110613Z UID:61968-1749756600-1749762000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera 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-la-chimera/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250408T030135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030337Z UID:64335-1749668400-1749672000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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/kadampa-meditation-series-11-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250408T022550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T030106Z UID:64333-1749063600-1749067200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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/kadampa-meditation-series-4-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250307T025149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051907Z UID:62519-1749060000-1749065400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gail Holmes 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/gail-holmes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-gail-holmes-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250701T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250113T050930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T053004Z UID:61155-1748959200-1751382000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series 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/day-tours-may-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250526T015210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T003449Z UID:65124-1748771100-1748790000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market 2025 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-pride-market-25/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ballarat-pride-month-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T214500 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250512T012032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T005051Z UID:64934-1748718000-1748727900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD Launch 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/sweet-monas-choir/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SMC-LTGTR-BMI-SquareImage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250409T000912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading 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/book-sale-june-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-sale-winter-sq-promo-pexels-clem-onojeghuo-375892-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250506T005821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T012923Z UID:64894-1748545200-1748548800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash 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/ivan-aristeguieta/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BANG_BALL_SQUARE.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250408T022323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022528Z UID:64331-1748458800-1748462400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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/kadampa-meditation-series-28-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250313T021402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013932Z UID:62648-1748455200-1748460600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Nicole Alexander 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/nicole-alexander/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sq-promo-nicole-alexander.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T173000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250422T011809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T034922Z UID:64638-1748181600-1748194200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sweet Sounds for the Otways 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/sweet-sounds-of-the-otways/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sq-promo-otways.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250423T040828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T060001Z UID:64663-1748116800-1748120400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince 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/wizard-oil-and-wonders/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250424T001228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T040455Z UID:64688-1748098800-1748104200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open House Melbourne Presents\, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings 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/a-life-in-photos-john-gollings/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-gollings.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Open House Melbourne":MAILTO:info@ohm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T122000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250417T024436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T035052Z UID:64583-1748080800-1748089200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins 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/vegas-70-mary-poppins/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-mary-poppins.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250520T051053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T034211Z UID:65020-1748080800-1748084400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc. 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/whispers-from-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T224500 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250417T020931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060211Z UID:64570-1748032200-1748040300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown 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/vegas-70-chinatown/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-chinatown2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T201500 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250409T021703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060122Z UID:64409-1748025000-1748031300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles 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/vegas-70-blazing-saddles/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blazing-saddles-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250408T020418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022213Z UID:64321-1747854000-1747857600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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/kadampa-meditation-series-21-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250317T031650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070359Z UID:62934-1747825200-1747828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 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/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-fest-3/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250113T050453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070422Z UID:61152-1747749600-1747753200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 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/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-fest/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250317T030244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070405Z UID:62929-1747738800-1747742400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 1 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/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-fest-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250210T012647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003042Z UID:61846-1747603800-1747607400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-18-may-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250210T002829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T223444Z UID:61827-1747596600-1747600200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival 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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-18-may-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T035202 CREATED:20250114T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T060728Z UID:61189-1747576800-1747584000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance 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/melba-opera-trust/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Australian Heritage Festival,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Classical Music,Important Dates,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mot-performance-promo-sq.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR