
The Royal South Street Society | CountPro Showcase 2026
CountPro Showcase 2026 Featuring outstanding performances from the 2026 RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod SEason Royal South Street Society Get Tix – Her Majesty’s Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner Find out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. Supporters & partners

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | When Sullivan Met Lola by Monica McInerney
When Sullivan Met Lola Monica McInerney Don’t miss Monica who will be talking about her new book at BMI on 5 October at 6pm The eagerly awaited new novel by beloved Australian author Monica McInerney. Lola Quinlan is eighty-six. If her time on earth is running out, she’s not leaving quietly. Against the wishes of

Fringe Encore Ballarat
Fringe Encore Ballarat Fringe Encore: Ballarat Every great show deserves an encore. A week after the 2026 Festival wraps, Fringe Encore: Ballarat brings the adventurous spirit of Melbourne Fringe to regional Victoria for a vibrant weekend of surprising art. Whether you’re making the trip from Melbourne or discovering the program in your own backyard, it’s

Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham
Tell Me Something True Michael Robotham Don’t miss Michael who will be talking about his new book at BMI on 1 October at 6pm The astonishing, emotional epic from Michael Robotham: a mystery, a coming-of-age tale and a love story wrapped into one, set against the simmering tensions of a small Australian town. Small towns are

Newsletter – October 2026
Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks – Live Music – Film – LIve Theatre – Message from Executive Manager – fundraisers Digital version coming soon…

A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | October 2026
A Busy October I wonder whether you will all agree when you make your way through the pages of this newsletter that October is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting month at the BMI. Fundraising Events | Book Sale, Vintage Fashion Parade & Errard Hall Open Garden Firstly though, thank you to