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MESS Ltd

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9329 7177

Address: 15 Dowling Place 3051 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://mess.foundation

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25.01.2022 This Tuesday MESS is co-presenting a huge line up of artists for @makeitupclub 23rd birthday celebrations @thetotehotel There will be a few gems from the MESS Studio Collection being played by members of the #messcommunity It will be an epic night of spontaneous collaboration reflecting the true spirit of Make It Up Club. We can’t wait to hear the sounds that will be conjured up!! #oscar #buchla #jmt #arp2600 #messltd

24.01.2022 We loved hosting Flying Lotus and the team at the MESS Studio earlier this year. #flyinglotus #messltd = @operativejp

24.01.2022 First time visitors to MESS discovering new ways to move sound around! This video was taken during a visit from Monash University first year students in April 2019. #sequentialcircuits #prophet10 #messltd

23.01.2022 A little more love for the Roland TR808 care of long time MESS Member @galambomusic #messcommunity #messltd #rolandtr808

23.01.2022 We love this day each year! Happy 9/09 day everyone! #roland #909 #messltd

23.01.2022 The MESS Studio reopens to the public this Wednesday with limited capacity. Go to our website or get in touch directly if you would like more information on how we are managing the studio in response to Covid 19. Bookings are available now via the in our bio www.mess.foundation #messltd

22.01.2022 Want to know more about us? Join our MESS Introductory Workshop! In this workshop, you’ll learn all about MESS, the synthesisers in our collection and their stories. You’ll also get a jump start in using electronic musical instruments. This is a combined tour/workshop for absolute beginners and those who are curious to get started in electronic sound and music. February is sold out, but you can book your spot for March and beyond now: https://mess.foundation/store/mess-intro

22.01.2022 Adrian Mancuso & the 6 case folmR Eurorack system. #messcommunity #messltd : taken sometime in 2019

21.01.2022 Kristina Klimova and the Moog Etherwave Theremin sometime in 2019. #theremin #moog #messcommunity #messltd = Ben Willis

21.01.2022 Happy 808 day everybody! #lifesbetterwithan808 #rolandtr808 #808day #messltd

21.01.2022 Video by Oz Kesic for MESS Setups. The Setups video series focusses in on the home practice of the MESS community under Covid-19 lockdowns. Amazing work @plyanci_soundart ! You can view the full video and find more Setups videos via: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChOw0yxDH_h6WTBPsjcqFaQ #messltd #messcommunity

20.01.2022 Perfect for beginners and those curious about electronic sound, Weekly Workshops at MESS are just the thing to get you started with synths! Book your spot at our MESS Introductory Workshop, Synths for women +/ non binary people +/ trans people Workshop, Eurorack Basics Workshop and Hardware Integration Workshop: https://mess.foundation/store?category=Workshop

20.01.2022 Applications for MESS's Professional Development Course 2021 close at midnight this Thursday, June 10. Thanks to the support of the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria @creative_vic, ALL places in this course are fully subsidised (free)! Starting June 21st*, the course spans 12 weeks of masterclasses divided into two streams Beginners and Advanced designed to develop participants' skills across electronic music production, composition and management, with ...opportunities to present work in development to peers and industry professionals. Learn more, see the course outline and apply here: https://mess.foundation/pd-2021 *The start date may be delayed pending lockdown

17.01.2022 Video by MESS Co Director Byron Scullin

17.01.2022 : Ben Willis 2019 #yamahacs80 #korgps3200 #moogvoyager #messcommunity #messltd

16.01.2022 Where would you start with the Doepfer A-100 Monster System? #doepfer #a100 #messltd = @_benwillis_

16.01.2022 Emma & Ruby collaborating on a very deep dive into the world of Serge during a visit to the MESS Studio in late 2019. #sergepaperface #sergesynthesizer #modularsynth #messcommunity #messltd

15.01.2022 EOFY DONATION MADNESS!! MESS Ltd is on the precipice of a growth spurt. We want to provide MORE access for MORE people and run MORE programs!! MESS is a not for profit organisation made possible by the extremely generous benefactors who give us all access to their museum grade collections of electronic instruments. AMAZING RIGHT?? Every donation counts and is fully tax deductible in Australia. Another great way to support MESS is to become a member or just follow the link to donate. Because creativity is good for you and everyone should have access to it - viva resistors! Thanks! https://mess.foundation/donate

15.01.2022 Everything @truecuckoo touches immediately sounds like him! This session was filmed back in early March right on the cusp of #lockdown . #ems #digitana #synthia #synthiaks #doublesynthi #cuckoo #messltd

14.01.2022 In line with today’s government announcement of a statewide lockdown, MESS will be closed for the next 7 days. At this stage, sessions can be booked starting Friday June 4 at 1pm. Stay safe everyone! #messltd

13.01.2022 @m8riarchy seeing sound colours and shapes in the Make Noise Black & Gold Shared System. Taken during our 3 month Professional Development program from 2019. Stay safe everyone. More from the archives in the coming weeks. #messcommunity #messltd

13.01.2022 Video by OK EG for MESS Setups. Our Setups video series focusses on the home practice of the MESS community under Covid-19 lockdowns. Amazing work OK EG ! You can view the full video, find links and discover more Setups videos via: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChOw0yxDH_h6WTBPsjcqFaQ... #messltd #messcommunity

13.01.2022 The Roland System 100M is one of the newest additions to the MESS Studio. Bookings are available now via: https://mess.foundation/booking-2 #roland #rolandsystem100m #messltd

12.01.2022 Are you a paid-up MESS Member? Did you know we are running free weekly workshops online? Check our recent member update email for details or drop us a message!

12.01.2022 Remembering Leon Theremin on this day Repost @moogsynthesizers Born on this day in 1896, Leon Theremin and his eponymous invention sparked 100 years (and counting) of electronic music innovation. Learn about the electronic musical instrument pioneer, how he inspired Bob Moog to create the first Moog synthesizer, and more about the #theremins history. Link in bio.

12.01.2022 Two of the best live side by side at MESS #linndrum #tempest #rogerlinn #davesmith

12.01.2022 MESS has a bunch of new instruments in the studio collection for 2021! This photo of Peter Vogel, in conversation with MESS Director Byron Scullin at last years Synthesis Masterclass, features one of them! #international4600 #redbullmusicfestivalmelbourne #messltd

12.01.2022 Mike Callander about to disappear into the VCS3 Mk2 #sometimein2019 #messcommunity #messltd #ems #emsvcs3

11.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Serge Tcherepnin! So much inspired work is created on your instrument by so many MESS members and we all say a massive thank you! You can learn more about the Serge Paperface System that lives at MESS via: https://youtu.be/xjEjsWJu2fU ... MESS Presents Ben Carey: Secrets of the Serge Paperface. #sergemodular #messcommunity #messltd

11.01.2022 In line with today’s Victorian Government DHHS announcement that face masks must be worn indoors, masks are back at the Studio from 6pm tonight We always have spare single-use masks on hand if you forget yours. Find our other Covid-Safe regulations at https://mess.foundation/covidsafe Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe

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11.01.2022 Happy Birthday to electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel! . : Improvisation on a Concerto Generator 1977 #lauriespeigel #digitalsynthesis #musicmouse #newyork #belllabs

10.01.2022 5 days left to Get MESSy and donate to our fundraising campaign we're hoping to reach our $30k target by Monday, May 31st! Every dollar donated goes back into helping MESS continue to grow giving you more access to our collection of instruments, more learning opportunities, and keeping the collection in excellent shape! $25k of these donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Creative Partnerships Australia's Plus1 program! To learn more + make a donation visit https://mess.foundation/donate

10.01.2022 Kev @stablemusic in love with the dreamy Roland triple SH-101 set up late last year. #synchronized #roland #rolandsh101 #techno #messcommunity #messltd

10.01.2022 We are VERY happy to announce that MESS will re open to the public again from Wednesday, 16 June. We can't wait to see you in the MESS Studio again soon! You can find information about our Covid-Safe policies and book sessions via the in our bio #messltd

10.01.2022 @ewajustka_official and the Transaudio Procase 6. Photo taken during Ewas visit to Australia last year. #ewajustka #transaudioprocase6 #messcommunity #messltd

08.01.2022 Our Get MESSy fundraiser continues as we aim to hit $30k in donations by this Monday, May 31st! Every donation will go directly towards increasing community and artist access to MESS, more learning opportunities and keeping the collection in tip-top shape, ready for you to use! Another day of studio clutter. The good thing about the MESS studio is that they bring the machines to you, plug them in and explain how they work. That’s the kind of mess we need in our lives! David Chesworth, pioneering Melbourne interdisciplinary artist including synth wave, electronics, ensemble music, and experimental opera. Click the link for more info + to donate https://mess.foundation/donate

08.01.2022 Something from early last year! Cat Barbieri & William Basinski inspect the Triadex Muse at the MESS Studio in early 2019. We sure do miss our international guests! More from the archives coming soon. #messcommunity #messltd

08.01.2022 We've just released the first round of MESS Weekly Workshops for 2021 and our popular Synths for women +/ non-binary people +/ trans people Workshops are back! In this artist-led introduction to subtractive synthesis, you'll get hands-on time with some amazing machines as well as one-on-one guidance. Limited places available learn more and book your spot through the link below.

07.01.2022 Vale Simeon Coxe. Thank you for the eternal inspiration and #oscillations ((())) #silverapples

07.01.2022 Brian Ritchie and MESS Co-Artistic Director Robin Fox joining forces on the #hammondnovachord and #ondesmusicales Two iconic figures playing two iconic machines, captured live in the MESS Studio before the most recent Melbourne lockdown. #messcommunity #messltd

07.01.2022 The mighty Yamaha DX-1. This synthesiser can be intimidating to program but just remember, "Don't Trip" #fmsynthesis #yamahadx1 #messcommunity #messltd

07.01.2022 Mona Ruijs @sound_interventions investigating the very rare and very awesome, Australian made Transaudio Procase 6 synthesiser back in 2019 #transaudio #sometimein2019 #soundbath #soundinterventions #messcommunity #messltd

05.01.2022 Tune in to hear a Live to air recording of pioneering electro-femme duo B(if)tek performing at the Laundry in Melbourne, August 2000. You can hear it along with a short interview with MESS very own Nicole Skeltys streamed on @3rrrfm Archival Revival via: https://www.rrr.org.au//12615-archival-revival-30-july-2020 .... Kate Kingsmill heads back to the year 2000 when B(if)tek hit the stage at the Laundry in Fitzroy. The pioneering electro-femme duo was formed in Canberra by Kate Crawford and Nicole Skeltys. Biftek had just released their 2nd album 2020 when they played this set live for Triple R. Kate Kingsmill catches up with Nicole Skeltys to discuss the outfits history, ongoing influence and the work thats keeping them busy now. Head to nicoleskeltys.com https://www.nicoleskeltys.com/ and katecrawford.net https://www.katecrawford.net/ for more info. #b(if)tek #3rrrfm #messltd

05.01.2022 A quick post patch check in with @kirkisssss Picture taken during a visit to the MESS Studio with @floatingpoints in early 2019. Stay safe everyone! #kirkis #buchla #floatingpoints #messltd

05.01.2022 One week left to Get MESSy and help us reach $30k in donations! Thanks to your generous support, we have raised $26,690.05 so far! As an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation and every dollar we raise goes straight back into keeping MESS running. Your donation will go a long way in helping us increase Studio access for community and artists, create more learning opportunities and free resources, and maintaining our collection or rare and iconic synths so they can be used by you! $25k of these donations will be matched by Creative Partnerships Australia's Plus1 program! To learn more + make a donation visit https://mess.foundation/donate

03.01.2022 The beautiful sounds of the Novachord! Perfect lockdown reading and listening. This came to us via our friend Steve Jones. #hammondnovachord https://hideawaystudio.net//first-time-in-8-years-novacho/

03.01.2022 Video by Baseput for MESS Setups. The Setups video series focusses on the home practice of the MESS community under Covid-19 lockdowns. Amazing work Baseput! You can view the full video and find more Setups videos via our MESS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/u8eZi7DZ8Xc #messltd #messcommunity

02.01.2022 Lisa Gibbs and Philippa Nihill exploring the Hammond Novachord's rich sound at the MESS Studio back in April. #hammondnovachord #messcommunity #messltd

02.01.2022 We are very happy to announce that MESS is reopening this Wednesday, November 25! We can’t wait to see you all back in the Studio! Book your session through the link in our bio #messcommunity #messltd

02.01.2022 Helena Hauff exploring the GRP A8 back in 2019 #helenahauff #grpa8

01.01.2022 A quick chat with the Buchla. One session booking at MESS will help to unlock new conversations, and in time, you will be the best of friends! Book a sessionnto discover a little Buchla magic via: https://mess.foundation/booking-2

01.01.2022 MESS is closing to the public again due to the 3051 postcode lockdown announced over the weekend. We cant wait to see people again and to hear these amazing machines in action. Meanwhile stay tuned for updates! Video via @france_jobin Filmed during a visit to MESS in 2019.

01.01.2022 Video by Ben Carey for MESS Setups. Our Setups video series focusses on the home practice of the MESS community under Covid-19 lockdowns. Amazing work Ben! You can view the full video, find more Setups videos and view Bens in depth video about MESS Serge Paperface System via the MESS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChOw0yxDH_h6WTBPsjcqFaQ #messltd #messcommunity

01.01.2022 Biddy Connor from @theletterstringquartet discovering the gorgeous sounds of the Korg PS3300 in late 2019. #theletterstringquartet #messcommunity #messltd