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Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

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MESS is a unique not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the creation of electronic sound and music in all its forms.

Founded by artists Robin Fox and Byron J Scullin and housed within the Meat Market arts precinct, the heart of MESS is the MESS Studio, a fully functioning sound production workshop representing one of the most unique, eclectic and historically significant collections of electronic instruments in the world.

MESS's mission is to allow everyone access to electronic sound and music culture. Book a session at the studio and create and record your own electronic sounds, visit and tour the expansive collection, join a workshop or course to kick-start your synth journey or develop your skills, attend a live show or artist talk featuring local, national and international artists.

MESS reflects the history of electronic sound, supporting those currently involved in creation, as well as ensuring and encouraging its vibrancy, diversity and legacy into the future.

Dates and times

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

Location

15 Dowling Pl
North Melbourne 3051

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9329 7177
  • email address: admin@mess.foundation
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MESS Session Gift Certificate

Give the gift of a studio session, where keen musos can play and record instruments from the rare MESS collection.
$90
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