A home for organisations and artists to perform, meet, rehearse, develop and collaborate on projects, with a long-term focus.

A visible and active voice for our community.

Representing our interests in other forums.

Education and training.

Job creation.

Industry pathways.

Raising the profile of local talent & companies.

Promoting shows and events.

Community-centred programming.

• BPAC has been established as an incorporated association.
• We have moved in to 501 Neill Street, Soldiers Hill – a former Uniting Church facility with several heritage buildings.
• We are building our membership base and raising funds for the foundational costs of occupying the site and running the organisation.
• We will be trialling our bookings system and spaces with meetings and small rehearsals. This will be for user-members only at this stage.
• We are applying for a place of assembly permit with our local council (the property is currently classed as a place of worship) and seeking the relevant approvals for our intended use.
• Income will be derived from membership and booking fees, events in other venues and fundraising.

• We will have the option to purchase the property at Neill Street, and, pending planning approval, we aim to utilise it as  a performance venue with multiple spaces for shows, workshops and events, as well as space for continued rehearsals and meetings for our members.
• We will be raising funds for essential structural works and fitting-out of the properties, as well as operational funding.

• The vision is to develop a world-class performing arts centre at the Neill St site, with a full calendar of shows and events by local performers and companies, as well as hosting many touring shows.
• The site will continue to support and develop the Ballarat performing arts community with affordable spaces for creative work and education.
• The magnificent heritage buildings on the site will be restored and maintained, and will continue their legacy of a community gathering space.

Jeff Moran, Evelyn Zeven, Hayden Rees, Miranda Donald, Cathy Heenan, Lyndell Allen, Graham Wilkie, Bruce Dalkin.

Peter Kingsbury

BPAC is currently entirely managed by volunteers and we are extremely grateful for the support by the following organisations.

BPAC is always keen to hear from interested individuals, groups and companies who may like to get involved with operations, campaigns or support in whatever way they can. Find out more about current opportunities here!