Sofie Birch 
International Artist in Residence
Ambient music artist Sofie Birch opens up about her creative process, from her love of nature's sounds to the spiritual practices that inspire her work.
MESSSeptember 6, 2023
STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM 
Commissioned Artists
Composer collective S//D//K create large-scale, site-specific compositions. The trio met during the MESS Professional Development Course in 2018, and are currently leading the MESS Synthesiser Orchestra to realise their composition for the Now or Never festival.
MESSAugust 14, 2023
Synth Spotlight: Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808 was the first drum machine that allowed users to create their own drum rhythms instead of using pre-set patterns. Our wonderful intern Daniel Evans spent some deep time with the Roland TR-808. Users can program their own unique…
MESSAugust 8, 2023
Jonnine Nokes 
Commissioned Artist
As a MESS Studio Supervisor and educator, Jonnine’s contribution to MESS cannot be understated. We’re thrilled to share more about their background and practice ahead of their Sonorous VII performance on Saturday July 29.
MESSJuly 20, 2023
Katerina Stathis 
Commissioned Artist
Katerina Stathis began her journey with MESS in 2016. She is now presenting octophonic work for Sonorous VII, and is also one third of STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM, who are currently working on a commission for the MESS Synthesiser Orchestra for Now or…
MESSJuly 12, 2023
Synth Spotlight: Roland TR-707
Coming out in 1985, The TR-707 was once an overlooked and under utilised device, but with a synth and drum machine boom in the 90’s, producers and DJ’s made the 707 into a house hold name and legendary synth. Daniel…
MESSJuly 7, 2023
MESS Synthesiser Orchestra, led by STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM
Presented by Now or Never, Melbourne Town Hall, 2023
MESSJune 29, 2023
