Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

MESS is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne / Naarm. Their vision is to empower all people to build an enriched life through music.

At the heart of MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio) is their expansive collection of over 1,000 eclectic and historically significant electronic musical instruments – the largest publicly available in the southern hemisphere. But MESS is so much more than a collection of instruments. They are about connecting people and creativity. They provide hands on access to this museum grade resource to foster community around the transformative power of music making. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a curious beginner they offer inspirational and artist-led support.

At MESS music is for everyone.

Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	1pm - 10pm
Thursday	1pm - 10pm
Friday	1pm - 10pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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