Hard rock fans rejoice, as one of Australia’s best young metal bands pulls into Karova Lounge. 

Fresh off touring with the likes of In Hearts Wake and Dream On Dreamer, Perth’s ‘Saviour’ will take center stage as part of their ‘Never Sleep’ Australian tour.

Time: 8pm.

Tickets: $13.30

 18+

Melbourne three-piece ‘All the Colours’ will be rocking the Eastern Station Hotel with their progressive brand of pop-rock.

Time: 8pm.

Tickets: Free.

The largest showcase of living art is on display right here in Ballarat.

BOAA 2018 is about telling intricate stories about Australia’s past, present, and future through art.

This years exhibition will have a strong aboriginal focus, as well as celebrating the counties multiculturalism.

Tickets: $15 per day or $25 for a festival pass. 

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More Info here.

Acoustic cover duo ‘Pink Moon’ are sure to make for some easy listening Friday evening at The George Hotel.

Time: 6:30pm

Tickets: Free

The funky trio will be continuing their residency downstairs at ‘The Lost Ones’.

Fans of swing and jazz should be sure to make it to the gig. 

Time: 7pm

Tickets: Free

Geelong band ‘Warped’ brings their incendiary rock sounds to Ballarat as part of their return to Western Victoria.

Time: 8pm.

Tickets: $13.30 

With a name like ‘Crazy Cat Dave Anderson’, be sure to expect lots of musical shenanigans as he closes out the night at The Lane.

Time: 9:30

Tickets: Free

Shop amazing organic local produce, peruse unique giftware, and try the delicious food stalls at the Brown Hill Hall, on Humffray St Nth, Ballarat.

Time: 9am – 1pm.

Relax around Lake Wendouree with live music and locals stalls during this weekends Ballarat Market on Windmill Drive.

Time: 9am – 1pm.

A rollercoaster BFL season comes to a close this Saturday, with the in form Melton Bloods taking on the top-of-the-table Kangaroos of East Point.

The two powerhouses faced off in the semi-finals, with Melton taking the win by three goals.

The two finalists have proved to be the surprises of the competition this year, with both teams improving on their five-win campaigns from 2017.

The Bloods will go in to the tie as favourites, having won their past nine games.

Mars Stadium is sure to be a buzz with excitement come Saturday afternoon.

Time: 2:30pm

Tickets: Free for children (8 years and under), $6 for students (8-16 years old), $8 for age pensioners, $15 for adults, $35 for families (two children and two adults).  

More info here.

For the forth consecutive year, North Ballarat City will feature in the years BNL Grand Final.

North last captured the premiership in 2015, beating Sunbury.

They fell short in 2016 and 2017, falling to East Point and Sunbury respectively.

The East Point Kangaroo’s will go into Saturday’s final the underdogs, having being handed a 16 point loss in their last encounter with North.   

The Mars Stadium Netball courts will play host to the final. 

Tickets: Free for children (8 years and under), $6 for students (8-16 years old), $8 for age pensioners, $15 for adults, $35 for families (two children and two adults).  

More info here.

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All eight NBL teams will be on show at the Ballarat Minerdome during the weekends NBL Blitz.

The day consists of two sessions, each featuring two games.

This is the chance to see NBA stars and our National team players grace the court.

Session 1: Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats at 1pm. Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers at 3pm.

Tickets: $15 for children, $20 for adults.

Session 2: Illawarra Hawks vs New Zealand Breakers at 5:30pm. Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets 7:30pm.

Tickets: $15 for children, $20 for adults.

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Before shooting off to Queenland for the Caloundra Music Festival, seven piece soul ensemble Fulton Street will be jamming out at Karova Lounge.

The outfit will be celebrating their new release ‘Problems & Pain’ with Ballarat locals Butterfunked. 

Time: 8:30pm

Tickets: $13.30

Enjoy the indie-folk stylings of young Ballarat artist Harry Lamb, at he plays throughout the night at The Lane.

Time: 9:30pm

Tickets: Free.

With over 400 stalls, you’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking for this Sunday at the Ballarat Showgrounds.

Time: 8am – 1pm.

The second day of the National Basketball League’s preseason tournament.

Former number one NBA draft pick Andrew Bogut will be continuing his rejuvenation of the Sydney Kings during the days first session, while both of last years grand finalists headline the second session games.

Session 1: New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans at 11am. Brisbane Bullets vs Sydney Kings at 1pm.

Tickets: $15 for children, $20 for adults.

Session 2: Adelaide 36ers vs Perth Wildcats at 3:30pm. Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks 5:30pm.  

Tickets: $15 for children, $20 for adults.

The versatile Goldfields based quintet have entertained regional audiences for the past 15 years, and are now their bringing their harmonious repertoire to The Cabaret Club. 

Brass band lovers should flock to the club, and catch them while they pass through Ballarat.

Time: 2pm

Tickets: Contact the Cabaret Club – 53348150.

Previewing his debut album ‘The Good Whiskey Never Lasts’, Eddie Nuardo is bringing his alt-country styling’s to The Lost Ones. 

This free show will be a great opportunity to get a taste for his new album, and enjoy a free musical experience.

Time: 3pm.

Tickets: Free 

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