MESS Ltd

MESS Ltd MESS Ltd. The Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio. A not for profit organisation dedicated to electronic sound and music.

Centred on a unique collection of fully working electronic instruments, MESS is dedicated to supporting people making electronic sound and music in all its forms. An independent user-supported organisation, MESS consists of 4 streams - Studio, School, Show & Schematic.

What happens if we make electronic music with discarded tech? 🎛️ ♻️⁠⁠Let’s find out! Recycled Rhythms invites curious yo...
01/09/2026

What happens if we make electronic music with discarded tech? 🎛️ ♻️⁠
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Let’s find out! Recycled Rhythms invites curious young makers aged 10+ to look inside the machines, tinker with sound and build their very own prototype electronic instrument.⁠
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Guided by expert MESS educators, participants will get creative with e-waste by exploring the basics of DIY electronics and electronic soundmaking in a fun, collaborative environment. ⁠
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Everyone goes home with step-by-step instructions and an equipment list to keep experimenting at home. 🛠️✨⁠
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📅 Dates: 29 Sep, 1-3 pm & 1 Oct, 11 am-1 pm & 1-3 pm⁠
📍 Location: MESS (The Atrium, Fed Square)⁠
🎟️ Tickets: $7 ⁠
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Made possible with support from Telstra.⁠
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Head to mess.foundation/series/recycled-rhythms/ to grab your tickets and start making noise!

Meet the cheery Suzuki Omnichord! 🎶⁠⁠One of our MESS Starter Synths, this simple chord, rhythm and bassline instrument o...
19/08/2026

Meet the cheery Suzuki Omnichord! 🎶⁠
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One of our MESS Starter Synths, this simple chord, rhythm and bassline instrument opens the door to making music that can be remarkably complex and has been used by a host notable artists on award winning compositions. ⁠
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🔗 Book some time in the MESS creative space at Fed Square with the Omnichord via the https://mess.foundation/product/omnichord/

One off sessions and memberships are both available.⁠
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Photo by Kristoffer Paulsen.

Interested in electronic sound but looking for an inclusive place to start? 🎛️⁠⁠Our dedicated Synth 101 workshops offer ...
18/08/2026

Interested in electronic sound but looking for an inclusive place to start? 🎛️⁠
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Our dedicated Synth 101 workshops offer women, trans and gender diverse participants a supportive environment to explore sound shaping, ask questions and get hands-on experience on classic hardware without any assumptions or pressure.⁠
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🎟️ Limited spots available for August.⁠
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🔗 Book your place via https://mess.foundation/series/synth-101-women-trans-gender-diverse/
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Artwork by and photography by .

05/08/2026

Last call! 🚨 Applications for the Game Audio Intensive close at 6pm AEST sharp today, 5 Aug.

Take advantage of this 8-week, fully subsidised program!

Receive a $2,600 bursary and attend the MESS studios and High Score, Australia’s premier game audio conference.

This course is open to artists and sound designers from all over Australia.
⏰ Deadline: Today @ 6pm AEST.

🔗Apply via mess.foundation/game-audio-2026/ before 6pm!

Photo by Duncographic.

Music by Kate Miller from The Guardian of Nature published by Inlusio Interatactive.

Curated for complete beginners, Synth 101 is your hands-on introduction to shaping sound with synthesisers. 🎛️⁠⁠Led by p...
04/08/2026

Curated for complete beginners, Synth 101 is your hands-on introduction to shaping sound with synthesisers. 🎛️⁠
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Led by practicing artists in the MESS education space, you’ll get direct access to experiment on instruments from our collection. No prior experience needed!⁠
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🗓️ August workshop bookings are now open. ⁠
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✨ We offer general sessions as well as dedicated workshops for women, trans, and gender diverse participants.⁠
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🔗 Reserve your spot today via mess.foundation/school/workshops/
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Looking to bring your sound design and composition skills into video games? 🎮 🔊⁠⁠Apply for the MESS Game Audio Intensive...
29/07/2026

Looking to bring your sound design and composition skills into video games? 🎮 🔊⁠
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Apply for the MESS Game Audio Intensive, supported by the Australian Music Centre. Over eight weeks, you'll connect with industry professionals and build a professional audio workflow tailored to the demands of independent game development.⁠
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The course is fully subsidised and all successful applicants receive a $2,600 bursary.⁠
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Expand your practice into game audio. Applications close in a week!⁠
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🔗 Apply via https://mess.foundation/game-audio-2026/

“I felt so welcomed and at ease in the MESS community, I never felt self-conscious or embarrassed about my skill level. ...
28/07/2026

“I felt so welcomed and at ease in the MESS community, I never felt self-conscious or embarrassed about my skill level. Everyone was so encouraging and supportive. I have learnt so much and feel as though I have come away with a more confident and open-minded approach to music making.”⁠
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- Previous MESS Course Participant (2022)⁠
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Ready to start your journey? 🎹⁠
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Learn in a supportive environment and access MESS’s extensive collection of instruments by applying for our Making Electronic Music Course, perfect for beginners looking to engage with the community.⁠
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🔗 Applications close in a week, learn more at https://mess.foundation/making-electronic-music-2026/

🔔 Applications are still open for the MESS and Multicultural Arts Victoria our residency program! Don’t miss this opport...
23/07/2026

🔔 Applications are still open for the MESS and Multicultural Arts Victoria our residency program! Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your artistic practice and create using one of Australia's most unique collections of electronic instruments.⁠
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Two emerging artists from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and intercultural backgrounds will receive an eight-week residency featuring studio access at MESS, mentorship and the opportunity to develop and present new work.⁠
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Apply via https://www.mav.org.au/mess-x-mav

Thank you to all who attended Sonorous XIII at in April.⁠⁠Past, present and future merged in Ros Bandt and Vijay Thilla...
22/07/2026

Thank you to all who attended Sonorous XIII at in April.⁠
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Past, present and future merged in Ros Bandt and Vijay Thillaimuthu's commissions. Ros fused found and sculpted objects, revisiting her Putney VSC3 to create a space where the impossible could happen. Vijay explored texture from minimal to percussive, large bass to small, using the Doepfer System, Pulsar 23 and more.⁠
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Sonorous returns for edition XIV featuring Jaslyn Robertson and Rama Parwata on Wed, Sept 30.⁠
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Tickets are available via https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/whats-on/current-productions/mess-sonorous-xiv
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Photography of Sonorous XIII by Keelan O’Hehir.

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming to explore MESS studio!⁠⁠Here she is experimenting with two of our esoteric ...
22/07/2026

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming to explore MESS studio!⁠
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Here she is experimenting with two of our esoteric Make Noise Music eurorack modules. 🎛️⁠
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The MESS collection is open to all to experiment with, so book in a session today and discover your some new sounds! 🔊⁠
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Book at mess.foundation

Address

MESS, The Atrium, Fed Square
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 10pm
Thursday 1pm - 10pm
Friday 1pm - 5am
Saturday 1pm - 5am
Sunday 1pm - 5am

Telephone

+61393297177

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