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Mobile MESS returns to the Abbotsford Convent for 2024 with our electronic sound workshops! This is a chance for young people aged 8-12 years and their parent/guardian to explore and experience the magic of electronic sound creation in this fun hands-on workshop with MESS.

We will be at the Convent running workshops on Saturday, May 18 and Saturday, July 6. Book your spot below!

Mobile MESS at Convent Kids 2024

Suitable for: Young people aged 8-12 and their parents/guardians. All skill levels are welcome, and no musical experience is necessary to take part in this workshop.

This workshop will investigate the scientific nature of sound and how we use electricity to create music. Through hands-on activities and interactive experiments using synthesisers, you can create wild sounds and make beats across various machines and devices. All materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring headphones if they would like to.

Location: The Oratory, Abbotsford Convent

Workshop Dates
Saturday, May 18 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday, May 18 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 6 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday, July 6 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Duration: 1-hour workshop

Cost: $20.00 per child. Parent/guardian attends free of charge.

Please note a parent or legal guardian must be present with their young person for the duration of the 1-hour workshop.

Mobile MESS 2024 was made possible with the generous support of City of Yarra,
the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and Abbotsford Convent.

Photographs by Kenny Waite.