MESS has moved

We’ve entered a new and exciting phase in the beating heart of the city.

Bookings are now open at our new home at the Atrium, Fed Square.

Now that we’re in the centre of the cultural conversation, we can spread our wings. In this sought after front-facing space located within Fed Square, our ever expanding collection of instruments will sing to a much wider audience. This game changing relocation will allow us to better fulfil our mission of empowering all people to build a creative life through music.

Increased visibility and accessibility will enable us to maximise the incredible resource that we have built. Our world class, museum grade collection of instruments will be available to a much broader audience and our programs will impact and inspire across all demographics.

Making an even bigger MESS

With great change comes great challenges. A lot will change but we will strive to keep our feet on the ground and our sights focussed on access, inclusion and maximum impact. So much more than the sum of its machines – MESS is about the people we bring together to be elevated by the creative process.

We could never have achieved this without YOU – our members and supporters – and we want you to join us in this new and exciting phase of MESS. You have already played such a critical role in shaping the organisation and we invite you to join us at our new home at the Atrium, Fed Square.

Please find FAQs regarding the relocation below. You can also subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates—stay tuned.

FAQ

Information about our move and new home at the Atrium, Fed Square.

Have you moved yet?

Yes – we’ve moved!

Bookings are now available at our new home at the Atrium, Fed Square.

What's your new address?

MESS, The Atrium, Fed Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.

How will this affect my membership?

We’ve worked hard to reduce disruption to memberships as much as possible.

What will be different?

The heart of MESS is our community. We’re proud to have created a space where everyone, from musical newbie to renowned electronic musician to studio staff, learn something new each time they walk in.

That, and all the other great things we all love about MESS, won’t change.

Our new studio is a more public-facing location within the Atrium at Fed Square. It will allow us to display our collection more prominently, reach more people through our programs and be in conversation with national cultural organisations like NGV and ACMI.

Why is this happening?

To make an even bigger MESS — with expanded programs, greater accessibility, and the capacity to welcome more people than ever before to the studio. All united through the act of creativity.

This move is the culmination of close to 10 years of hard work. We’ve been incubating under the Meat Market, and we now have an opportunity to grow our impact and reach.

Our new studio in the Atrium at Fed Square is an iconic location that will put MESS at the heart of the cultural conversation.

Where is the new studio and how do I get there?

It’s really easy to get to our new home!

If taking public transport, get off at Flinders st Station and enter the Atrium via Flinders st. We’re right across from the NGV Bookstore. More info here: https://fedsquare.com/getting-here

If you’re driving, here’s the parking information: https://fedsquare.com/parking

What hours will MESS be open at Fed Square?

Our opening hours at Fed Square are much the same as they were in North Melbourne.

Wed–Thurs: 1–5pm or 6–10pm

Fri-Sun: 1–5pm.

See our Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

If I’m not a member, can I come?

If you’re not a member, you can still experience the collection and engage with MESS.

You can purchase a casual studio session, take a workshop or apply for a course.

If you’re more into listening to music than making it, join us for one of our live shows.

Can members still bring a friend?

Yep! All member benefits remain the same. Members can bring one guest to their session if they’re collaborating on the same synth(s).

What instruments will be available?

Anything and everything available at our old studio is available at our new home.

The same collection – plus more – of historically significant instruments, at your fingertips. And even more room for you to play, experiment and connect.

What’s the accessibility situation at Fed Square?

Fed Square is really committed to access. The Atrium is wheelchair accessible – Flinders Street is the best place to enter from. The Atrium also has accessible toilets located next to our new studio and is equipped with a hearing loop.

There are some stairs in the new studio, but all areas will remain wheelchair accessible.

More information here: https://fedsquare.com/accessibility