MESS Shows

MESS live shows celebrate the immense breadth of electronic music, offering audiences unforgettable performances that span styles, eras, and approaches.

From the octaphonic splendour of Sonorous to the collaborative energy of the MESS Synthesiser Orchestra, these events provide a platform for showcasing creativity at its peak. Whether it’s unique festival presentations or studio resident showcases, MESS live shows reflect the rich diversity and boundless possibilities of electronic sound.

Stay Tuned for the 2025 MESS Program Announcement

We’re excited to share that the 2025 MESS program will be announced soon! Packed with incredible performances, new commissions, and opportunities to experience the collection in action, it’s a year not to be missed.

Keep an eye on our channels for all the details.

Previous Shows

Studio Residency Showcase

babyxxan and SKNOW, Miscellania, 2024. Supported by the City Of Melbourne

Sonorous IX

Jannah Quill and Joel Ma, Melbourne Recital Centre, 2024

MESS Residents Reveal

Tiffany Alwis and Tyler Wilay, Miscellania, 2023

Sonorous VIII

Monica Lim and Naretha Williams at The Substation, 2023

MESS Synthesiser Orchestra, led by STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM

Presented by Now or Never, Melbourne Town Hall, 2023

Sonorous VII

Jonnine Nokes and Katerina Stathis at The Substation, 2023

Tone Temple at Voltage

A tower of synths that hums to its own tune. In Partnership with the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, 2023.

Voltage Live

Aarti Jadu, e fishpool, Maria Moles, Polito & Ollie Cox, R.Rebeiro at former Richmond Power Station. In Partnership with the Naomi Milgrom Foundation, 2023.

MESS Residents Reveal

Sara Retallick and Vijay Thillaimuthu, Miscellania, 2022

Sonorous VI

Camilla Hannan and Warren Burt, The Substation, 2022

Sonorous V

eves + Benjamin Carey, The Substation, 2022

Eiko Ishibashi

MESS is thrilled to present the legendary Eiko Ishibashi, with supports from Ai Yamamoto / Dan West and Mads Davey at Miscellania.

MESS Through The Roof

Presented by Melbourne Music Week. Catherine Ryan, R. P. Downie, Reuben Lewis, Tiffany Alwis, Capitol Theatre RMIT, 2022.

Sonorous IV

Joe Talia and Amias Hanley, The Substation, 2022

MESS Residents Reveal

Nina Buchanan and Nick Roux, Cobblestone Pavillion, Meat Market, 2021

Sonorous III

Fia Fell and Erkki Veltheim at The Substation, 2021

MESS Residents Reveal

Naretha Williams and R. Rebeiro, 2021

MESS Synthesiser Orchestra, led by Mat Watson

Presented as part of Live at the Bowl. With R. Rebeiro, Naretha Williams, OK EG and Artificial. 2021

Leaps and Bounds Festival

An evening of experimental electronic music as part of Leaps and Bounds festival, Nighthawkes, R.Rebeiro, Jannah Quill, 2020

Cuckoo, Warplane and Ninoosh

Cuckoo Workshop & Show, Loop Bar, 2020

MESS acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which MESS stands, and respectfully recognises Elders past and present.
Always was, always will be.

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