Name: Hear My Eyes - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Start: 2026-02-26T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-02-26T12:00:00+11:00
Location: Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Hear My Eyes - Terminator 2: Judgment Day

35 years ago, Terminator 2: Judgment Day exploded into cinemas: a once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Whether you first saw it on the big screen in 1991, rented it on VHS from your local video store or streamed it years later, the impact of Terminator 2: Judgment Day is undeniable. From the opening chase to the iconic “Hasta la vista, baby” it remains a landmark in pop culture and cinema history.
Celebrate the 35th anniversary with a 4K screening of the original theatrical cut, brought to life with an all-new live score, set design and epic laser show in Hamer Hall.
Sitting between a film screening and live concert, Belgian electronic musician Peter Van Hoesen reimagines the music of T2 while local laser maestro Robin Fox lights up Hamer Hall with a perfectly synced laser show. Van Hoesen will be joined by the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) Synthesiser Ensemble, transforming his typically solo live set into an expansive ensemble piece – powered by MESS’ collection of rare vintage synthesisers and modular systems.
After ten years of curating and directing live score events, Melbourne’s Hear My Eyes has built a cult following with previous unforgettable collaborations including Chopper with Springtime and Mick Harvey, Suspiria with King Gizzard, Wake in Fright with Surprise Chef and Pan’s Labyrinth with Sleep D. Now they return to Arts Centre Melbourne with their most ambitious project yet.
From groundbreaking CGI to Linda Hamilton’s fearless transformation into a full-fledged action hero, director James Cameron’s (Avatar, Titanic, Aliens) blockbuster set a new standard for sequels. Winning three Oscars and dominating the box office, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is widely considered one of the best action movies ever made.
In this sequel set eleven years after The Terminator, a reprogrammed T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is sent back in time, crossing paths once again with Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and her son John (Edward Furlong). Hunted by the advanced, shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), they face a deadly race against time to stop Skynet's domination. Relive the legacy with friends, celebrate with fellow fans or introduce someone new to the ultimate T2 experience.