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All Stories Artist in Residence Interview

Sarah Cvk (SKNOW)
Artist in Residence

SKNOW is the creative moniker of multi-disciplinary artist Sarah CVK. Her fluid musical style weaves electronic and acoustic fibres that echo the rhythms of the natural world, drawing inspiration from the surrounding environment and its myriad creatures. Heavily influenced by…

TessJuly 31, 2024

All Stories Artist in Residence Interview

Xan Coppinger (babyxxan)
Artist in Residence

babyxxan (Xan Coppinger) is a trans autistic electronic artist, radio presenter and podcast-producer based in Naarm. Focusing on music as a means for storytelling, babyxxan has a steadily growing discography that can’t be reduced down to a singular style or…

TessJuly 29, 2024

All Stories Interview Uncategorized

Rachel Lyn
Visiting Artist

Berlin-based artist Rachel Lyn creates evocative soundscapes that blend ambient tones with ethereal narratives, that have captivated audiences. Her performances at prestigious venues such as the Tate Modern and Tresor 31 Festival, along with her roles as a curator and…

MESSNovember 22, 2023

All Stories Artist in Residence Interview

Tiffany Alwis
Artist in Residence

Tiffany Alwis is a pianist, DJ and producer living in Melbourne, millions of miles away from her hometown of London she still feels the imprint of the rich culture of dance/electronic music she grew up with. Her live act is…

MESSNovember 20, 2023

All Stories Interview MESS Commissions Multichannel

Naretha Williams
Commissioned Artist

A First Nations Wiradjuri woman of mixed lineage, born and based in Birrarung-ga/Naarm Melbourne on the Sovereign Lands of the Kulin Nation, Victoria AUS. Naretha works across contemporary music, composition and sound design with a professional creative career spanning 20…

MESSNovember 1, 2023

All Stories Interview MESS Commissions Multichannel

Monica Lim
Commissioned Artist

With a focus on movement led composition, Monica blends tradition with futurism, orchestrating harmonies and experiences that resonate across disciplines and platforms. She will be performing at Sonorous VIII on Nov 4.

MESSOctober 23, 2023

All Stories Interview MESS Commissions

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

All Stories Interview MESS Commissions Multichannel

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 Interview MESS Commissions Multichannel

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

All Stories Interview MESS Commissions Multichannel

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