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All Stories Artist in Residence Interview MESS Residencies OzCo

Gail Priest
National Artist in Residence, November 2022

Gail has a multi-faceted practice in which sound is the key material of communication and investigation. Her work spans solo electro-acoustic composition for performance and recordings, soundtracks for dance, theatre and video, and gallery installations.

MESSJanuary 12, 2023

All Stories Synth Spotlight

Synth Spotlight: Yamaha DX1

We're gliding into the new year on the expansive wings of the Yamaha DX1 With only 140 produced, Yamaha's DX1 is a bit of a holy grail. A precursor to the famous DX7, the DX1 is Yamaha's biggest FM synth. Manufactured…

MESSJanuary 12, 2023

All Stories Interview MESS Residencies OzCo

Sabine Brix
Commissioned Artist, ACMI X MESS

Sabine Brix is an electronic music producer and composer whose work explores the human condition. She also releases dance music under the moniker Brixx.

MESSJanuary 12, 2023

All Stories Artist Talk News Past Show

Artist Q&A: Kaitlyn Aurelia-Smith

MESS is proud to present a Q&A with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith! Join us on Tuesday Jan 24th for an intimate conversation with Kaitlyn as she discusses her creative process and shares insights into her multifaceted career.

MESSDecember 22, 2022

All Stories MESS Commissions News

Sabine Brix x ACMI

Summer–Autumn (2022–23) at acmiWe’re back with another acmi + MESS collaboration! Sabine Brix’s composition is now playing in the acmi Cinemas, accompanied by Rian Smit’s animation. “For this animation, I wanted to bring to life the sense of curiosity and…

MESSDecember 14, 2022

All Stories Event News

MESS Studio Open Day

This is a free public event - all are welcome! When Sunday, December 18 Time 10:30 – 4:30 Where MESS StudioMESS is opening our doors for a free Studio Open Day! Come down and check out the MESS collection –…

Kate AntonasDecember 8, 2022

All Stories News Talks

AirSticks: Meet the Maker

This is a free, MESS member-only event. When Tuesday, December 13, 6pm-8pm Where MESS StudioThe AirSticks are a wireless gestural instrument used to reconnect movement and sound invented by drummer/electronic producer Alon Ilsar and computer programmer/composer Mark Havryliv. The ingenious software development…

MESSDecember 8, 2022

All Stories Synth Spotlight

Synth Spotlight: Yamaha CS-80

Studio Supervisor Alex Mraz talks you through the wonders of the iconic Yamaha CS-80.How could I not shine the Synth Spotlight on the iconic Yamaha CS-80? This is one of the more popular synths booked at MESS, and for a…

MESSDecember 6, 2022

All Stories News

New website and Membership Subscriptions

You may have noticed that things are looking a little different around here! Not only does MESS have a new website, we've also revised the way our membership system works. MESS has always been an experiment, and we’re always trying…

MESSNovember 20, 2022

All Stories Interview

Vijay Thillaimuthu
Local Artist in Residence, 2022. Supported by City of Melbourne

Vijay Thillaimuthu is a Tamil-Australian electronic musician and audio-visual artist. Predominantly known under the moniker Xenosine, his work explores electromagnetic waves as the basis for expression through synergistic approaches with technology.

MESSNovember 16, 2022