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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

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Synth Cafe: Melbourne Instruments and NINA

MESSSeptember 4, 2023

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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

All Stories Synth Spotlight

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

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Game Audio Intensive

MESSJuly 31, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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MESS Synthesiser Orchestra returns for Now or Never

When Sat 19th Aug 2023, 7:30 pm Where Melbourne Town Hall 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Cost $50 General $40 MESS Members $25 BLAKTIX Book tickets Photography by Kristoffer Paulsen. We are thrilled to announce the return of…

MESSJune 29, 2023