Eureka 160
This year marks 160 years since the extraordinary events at Eureka etched a unique place in our nation’s history.
As the home of Eureka, Ballarat East has a variety of events, exhibitions, competitions and performances on offer.
Supported by the State Government of Victoria and the City of Ballarat to commemorate this milestone events include – Eureka Day, Family Fun Fair and Eureka Weekend Sat 6th & Sun 7th Dec.
Some great events being held across the city, and at MADE in Ballarat East.
Admission to M.A.D.E is FREE to Ballarat residents.
For Bookings ph: 1800 287 113 or email info@made.org
Here is a great listing of all the fabulous events: http://made.org/WhatsOn/Events/Eureka160th.aspx
Here are the main ones:
EUREKA HALL OF DEBATE
The Art Gallery of Ballarat are offering school and community groups the opportunity to discover and debate the social, moral and political issues surrounding the Eureka events and subsequent treason trials, under the expert guidance of a ‘judge’. Suitable for groups of 25 to 30. Groups must be booked in to this activity in time to receive their preparation kits. Special Teacher PD session, Friday 5 December, 5PM.
- Dates
- Mon 1 Dec, Wed 3 Dec, Thu 4 Dec, Fri 5 Dec
- Times
- 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm Daily.
- Booking essential.
- Venue
- Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St, Ballarat, Vic 3350.
THE SOUNDS OF EUREKA
Hear the sounds of Eureka, performed by selected senior music students from local schools, working with professional musicians.
- Dates
- Tue 2 Dec, 6pm
- Booking essential
- Venue
- Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St, Ballarat, Vic 3350.
EUREKA DAY 160th ANNIVERSARY
WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER
To commemorate Eureka Day 3 Dec 2014 , all listed events and admission to M.A.D.E on this day are FREE.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY & SMOKING CEREMONY
Led by Wathaurung elder, Uncle Bryon Powell, a welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
- Dates
- Wed 3 Dec, 6am
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
RAISING OF THE RECREATED EUREKA FLAG
Hand-stitched flag by Eureka Stockade descendants and the Ballarat community to be raised on a recreated Eureka flagpole.
- Dates
- Wed 3 Dec, 6:20am
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Eureka memorial service to commemorate the day, including one minute of silence to acknowledge those who died.
- Dates
- Wed 3 Dec, 6:30am
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
PIKEMAN’S DOG MEMORIAL
The unveiling of the reimagined Pikeman’s Dog Memorial in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park.
- Dates
- Wed 3 Dec, 7am
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
LAUNCH OF NEW DIGITAL CONTENT
Launch of Digital Stories created for the M.A.D.E permanent exhibition about descendants and others involved in the Eureka events.
- Dates
- Wed 3 Dec, 7:30am
- Venue
- M.A.D.E exhibition space
EUREKA SATURDAY
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
Admission to M.A.D.E is FREE to Ballarat residents.
For Bookings ph: 1800 287 113 or email info@made.org
CLARE WRIGHT IN CONVERSATION
Talk about contemporary democracy with Eureka expert Clare Wright.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 11am
- Bookings essential.
- Venue
- M.A.D.E theatre
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
M.A.D.E TO EXPLORE HISTORICAL WALK
Explore nearby locations that are significant to the Eureka story.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 12pm
- Bookings essential.
- Venue
- Walk commences in M.A.D.E exhibition space and concludes back at M.A.D.E
- Cost
- Free activity upon admission to M.A.D.E
FAMILY FUN FAIR
Enjoy the in?atable Kiddiepillar, Giant Jungle Maze, Abseiling Wall and craft activity. Grab a bite to eat from the featured local vendors onsite or from Saltbush Kitchen and join the family on the picnic lawn.
Live music throughout the afternoon – The Whizbang Orchestra, MISTER WHISKERS and his dog SMIGGY ®, Motor City Sounds,The Virginia Slims, Ballarat SKA Orchestra.
Antique appraisals available bring your family heirloom connected to Ballarat or Eureka and local antique authenticator Mr David Senior will appraise. Items must be able to be carried onsite. Large furniture or heavy items cannot be appraised.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 12pm – 5pm
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
- Cost
- Free activities and entertainment.
GRAVES CEREMONY
A ceremony at the Ballaarat Old Cemetery, with diggers and soldiers, to commemorate the 160th Anniversary.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 12pm
- Venue
- Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Macarthur St, Ballarat, 3350
DEMANDING DEMOCRACY (with Eureka’s Children)
Explore the democratic processes in the lead up to the Eureka Stockade and the aftermath in Melbourne with the subsequent trials. Anne Beggs-Sunter as the narrator.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 2pm.
- Booking essential
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
SPEAKER SERIES
Three thought-leaders debate issues surrounding the impact of the Eureka Stockade and contemporary democracy.
Speakers:
- John Daley, CEO Grattan Institute
- Charlee-Sue Frail, Recognise Ambassador
- Chris Riddell, Digital Futurist
- MC – Jane Smith
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 3:30pm.
- Booking essential
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
OUTDOOR CONCERT – Adam Simmons
Adam Simmons premieres the piece of music especially created for 160th Anniversary and presents a concert.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 5:20pm – 6pm
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
- Cost
- Free
OUTDOOR CONCERT – Howard siblings
6PM – 7PM Saturday 6 December
Howard siblings Damian, Marcia and Shane Howard in concert.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 6pm – 7pm
- Venue
- M.A.D.E grounds – Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
- Cost
- Free
INDOOR SCREENING
A screening of the 1949 movie, ‘Eureka Stockade’ G (103mins) starring Chips Rafferty, and ABC television episode, ‘Australia on Trial: Eureka 13.’ M (55mins). Includes 10 minute interval.
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 7pm – 10pm
- Venue
- M.A.D.E theatre
- Cost
- Free to view
BLOOD ON THE SOUTHERN CROSS
Sound and light show (Booking essential)
- Dates
- Sat 6 Dec, 9:15pm
- Venue
- Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Ballarat, 3350
- Tickets
- Book and buy tickets online at Sovereign Hill or call 03 5337 1199.
EUREKA SUNDAY
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
Admission to M.A.D.E is FREE to Ballarat residents.
For Bookings ph: 1800 287 113 or email info@made.org
PETER TOBIN ORATION
An oration about the Eureka ideals and their contemporary relevance. Presented by the Hon. Rob Knowles AO.
- Dates
- Sun 7 Dec, 11am
- Bookings essential.
- Venue
- M.A.D.E Theatre
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
TALES OF THE FORGOTTEN EUREKA STORIES
Find out from the three filmmakers the great characters and tales they uncovered as they created Digital Stories for M.A.D.E’s exhibition.
- Dates
- Sun 7 Dec, 1pm
- Booking essential.
- Venue
- M.A.D.E Theatre
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
INDOOR SCREENINGS
Screening new digital stories about the Eureka Stockade created for the 160th Anniversary and the ABC television episode ‘Australia on Trial: Eureka 13′.
- Dates
- Sun 7 Dec, 2pm
- Bookings essential.
- Venue
- M.A.D.E Theatre
- Cost
- Free to view upon admission to M.A.D.E
Admission to M.A.D.E is FREE to Ballarat residents.
For Bookings ph: 1800 287 113 or email info@made.org