Chisholm St is a live performance space on Wadawurrung country, Ballarat. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

Hosted by Bronwyn Blaiklock, Chisholm St is an intimate foray into fascinating corners of classical music. The platform was launched in March 2021 and offers a diverse series of concerts by regional musicians and spoken word performers. The intimate space gives you a rare glimpse into creative music-making, up close and personal.

CHISHOLM ST: 2024 SEASON PASS

The season pass includes a Friday evening seat at each of the following seven Chisholm St concerts at a discounted price, with the exception of two that take place on a Saturday evening (see listing notes below). The performances start at 6.15 pm and finish around 7.30 pm, and the ticket price includes refreshments afterwards.

Unfortunately, season tickets cannot be refunded, so if you are unable to attend one of the concerts, consider gifting your seat to a friend. If you have discovered this offer after one or two concerts have already passed by, then you may still buy a season pass and simply bring a friend to as many of the remaining concerts you missed, 'for free'. This offer is valid until 1 May 2024.

Tickets are also available for the concerts individually via Humanitix.

The seven concerts in 2024

Australian Women | Friday, 1 March
Flautist Sarah Goodbourn joins pianist Bronwyn Blaiklock for a special program celebrating the compositions of Australian women.

Michael Westlake Trio | Saturday, 20 April
Local composer, Michael Westlake, is known for his ambient grooves and soundscapes. Be prepared for an enriching and immersive sound experience at Chisholm St when the Michael Westlake Trio perform one show only.

Golden Age | Friday, 28 June
Golden age musicals played a huge role in popular culture. Hear show-stopping talent, Sarahlouise Younger, perform songs from the golden years - the 1940s-1950s - with pianist Bronwyn Blaiklock, featuring songs from Musicals such as 'West Side Story', 'A Star is Born', 'Calamity Jane', 'Showboat' and more.

Paper Mouse | Saturday, 27 July
Trentham-based guitarist and composer, Robbie Melville, and vocalist and double-bass player, Liz Frencham are Paper Mouse, a duo whose signature jazz-inspired style will warm your soul. Join us for this wintery program and enjoy mulled wine on the side.

Prokofiev Visions | Friday, 6 September
Bronwyn Blaiklock presents an all-Prokofiev program, including his exquisite 'fleeting' Visions Fugitives. Settle in for three sets of miniatures, rarely-heard solo piano gems that explore the gamut of human emotion.

Get Folked | Friday, 18 October
A warming collection of Irish, English and Scottish folk favourites, along with some surprises. It's a cast of local performance treasures too, including Rick Chew (piano, composition), Sharon Turley (voice), Talia Barrett (double bass) and Martin Scuffins (fiddle) plus Bronwyn Blaiklock on piano and piano accordion. Be ready to hear a genuine hardanger fiddle, hand-made by Martin himself.

Hecho en Argentina | Friday, 6 December
Joining pianist and host, Bronwyn Blaiklock, in this Argentinian special is Stephen Cuttriss, one of Australia’s leading exponents of the mystifying and obtuse instruments, the bandoneón. The program includes solo piano works by Alberto Ginastera and bandoneon works by other influential Argentinian composers.

The venue

Seating
Bespoke reupholstered deck chairs and lounge suite awaits you, however, be sure to dress warmly as seating extends to an external covered deck and this is Ballarat, after all.

Children
Young children are welcome at Chisholm St, although paid ticket-holders have priority of seating. Children are welcome to enjoy the garden and cubby house during daytime performances.

Refreshments
You are invited to join the performers for refreshments afterwards. This includes wine, cheese, gluten-friendly snacks, light drinks, tea and coffee at no extra charge. You are welcome to bring a bottle of your favourite beverage.

Illness/Covid-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell. If you are unable to attend due to illness, we may be able to arrange a transfer of your ticket. Consider sending a friend in your place if you can't make it for any reason. Please use the hand-sanitiser supplied at the point of entry and maintain social distancing where possible.