WAH Events
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
WHAT DOES A RECORD LABEL DO?
This information session introduces artists to the role of a record label and how Wild At Heart Records (WAHR) can help you release and promote your music. WAHR is an independent, accessible, artist-led label releasing music by songwriters and musicians with lived experience of disability, mental illness, and neurodiversity.
We’ll cover who and what WAHR is, what a record label does, and how release planning works in practice. Learn about release schedules, timelines, and when to start preparing for a release, with clear, practical guidance designed to support artists at every stage of their journey.
This session is ideal for artists who are new to releasing music or who want a clearer understanding of how WAHR can support their creative work.
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
WAH WORKOUT: 90-Minute Songwriting Challenge with KOMANG
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
Songwriting with GEORGIA MAQ / Studio Take Care, Brunswick
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
ADVANCED SONGWRITING TECHNIQUES
This 90-minute ONLINE advanced songwriting workshop is led by experienced professional Melbourne songwriters, and is designed to help participants move into a more intentional and distinctive songwriting craft.
Participants will explore advanced approaches to lyric writing, melody development, and song structure, with a focus on creating songs that feel both original and authentic.
Through a mix of analysis, guided exercises, and peer feedback, the workshop will challenge writers to refine their voice, break predictable patterns, and deepen the connection between music and meaning.
By the end of the session, participants will have developed new material, expanded their creative toolkit, and gained practical strategies for elevating their songwriting to a professional level.
TERM 2 DATES:
Tues 26 May, 6:30-8PM
Tues 23 June, 6:30-8PM
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL:
If you are interested, then avoid missing out by purchasing a ticket here.
Payment Options:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
WAH WORKOUT: 90-Minute Songwriting Challenge with BEC SYKES
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
ADVANCED SONGWRITING TECHNIQUES
This 90-minute ONLINE advanced songwriting workshop is led by experienced professional Melbourne songwriters, and is designed to help participants move into a more intentional and distinctive songwriting craft.
Participants will explore advanced approaches to lyric writing, melody development, and song structure, with a focus on creating songs that feel both original and authentic.
Through a mix of analysis, guided exercises, and peer feedback, the workshop will challenge writers to refine their voice, break predictable patterns, and deepen the connection between music and meaning.
By the end of the session, participants will have developed new material, expanded their creative toolkit, and gained practical strategies for elevating their songwriting to a professional level.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL:
If you are interested, then avoid missing out by purchasing a ticket here.
Payment Options:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring (Copy)
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026 and finishing on the 24th of June 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
Play in a band
Build musical and creative skills
Connect with others through making music
Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
Collaborative songwriting and arranging
Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
Songwriting with Merpire / Studio Take Care, Brunswick
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR - form a band and play live!
Step into a band. Find your sound. Build your confidence.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator brings together musicians with disability, mental or chronic illness, and neuro and gender diversity to create original music, develop skills, and connect through a shared band experience.
This is a hands-on, collaborative program where you’ll be placed in a band that matches your style, interests, and experience. Across the term, you’ll rehearse regularly, write music together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart curated gig.
TERM 2 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 20th of April 2026.
Who it’s for:
Musicians with disability of all skill levels who want to:
• Play in a band
• Build musical and creative skills
• Connect with others through making music
• Work towards a live performance
When & Where:
Wednesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual 2-hour band sessions scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
• Weekly rehearsals in a supported, inclusive environment
• Collaborative songwriting and arranging
• Skill development in playing, listening, and working as a band
• A clear creative goal: perform live at the end of the term
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
WAH WORKOUT: 90-Minute Songwriting Challenge with KERRYN FIELDS
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
LIVE MUSIC TRAINING | Stage Banter & What to Say Between Songs
Learn how to speak to an audience with ease, introduce songs with purpose, and handle transitions on stage. We’ll explore confidence-building techniques, and ways to communicate authentically in a supportive, peer artist environment.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
LIVE MUSIC TRAINING: Developing your stage persona
Develop your on-stage presence with professional musician and artist Rhysics, alongside alt-pop performing artist and producer Romaeo, who brings theatrics through costume, props, and performance expertise to help artists translate their creative identity into confident, engaging live shows.
This practical workshop supports artists to explore, and embody a stage persona that feels authentic, confident, and aligns with their music, and personality. Learn how to connect with a live audience, communicate your story between and within songs, and make intentional performance choices that amplify who you are as an artist.
Designed with access at the centre, this session explores confidence-building techniques, performance strategies, and ways to bring your music to life on stage in a supportive environment.
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, we have various levels of cash fees depending on your situation.
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
WAH WORKOUT / 90min Songwriting Challenge with JUNE JONES
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. A set of activities & prompts designed to exercise your creative muscles and get inspired by your fave Naarm musicians... from the comfort of your own homes!
This month your challenges will be designed by alt-pop singer & producer JUNE JONES.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan, you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self-managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded, you can access subsidised tickets here.
$25 Non-NDIS Payment
$10 Non-NDIS Payment / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / First Nations
How to get involved
Contact us to have a chat about the program. Then complete the Registration Form available at the bottom of this page and send it to us. We’ll be in touch to get things started with you.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR | Term 1 2026
This weekly, term-based Band Workshops program supports artists with disability to make music together in a supportive, artist-led environment. Participants have the option of joining a rock band, an acoustic band or an electronic band, signing up for a 10 week term to become a band member. The program has clear learning and outcome goals, including learning how to play as a band, collaborative songwriting, recording and performance.
Open to all skill levels, the workshops build confidence, teamwork and musical communication. Bands work at their own pace, with flexible approaches to participation, access and support, creating space for every artist to grow and contribute.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
Using computers, phones and devices for songwriting
Explore how computers, phones, and digital devices can be used as creative instruments for songwriting and music composition in this hands-on Wild At Heart workshop led by Joelistix: an MC, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer.
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
WAH WORKOUT: 90-Minute Songwriting Challenge with GEORGIA MAQ
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disability, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. Guest artists present a workshop with prompts and activities to exercise your creative mind, get inspired and get writing. Led by some of your fave Naarm musicians ... in the comfort of your own home!
Low sensory and little social battery required online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument. Accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
INKREWSIVE HIP HOP | Weekly Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
The program runs every Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm at WAH’s office/studio at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Weekly workshops facilitated by experienced hip hop artists include rap writing, beat making, recording skills, busking, and video making.
BAND INCUBATOR | TERM 1 2026
This weekly, term-based Band Workshops program supports artists with disability to make music together in a supportive, artist-led environment. Participants have the option of joining a rock band, an acoustic band or an electronic band, signing up for a 10 week term to become a band member. The program has clear learning and outcome goals, including learning how to play as a band, collaborative songwriting, recording and performance.
Open to all skill levels, the workshops build confidence, teamwork and musical communication. Bands work at their own pace, with flexible approaches to participation, access and support, creating space for every artist to grow and contribute.
Northcote Social Club – Social Sanctuary Gig
Wild At Heart takeover of Northcote Social Club’s Social Sanctuary to feature artists with disability and diversity from our talented roster and Melbourne’s music scene.
Featuring: Vigilantonie & Clean Beast
Monday 12 January
WAH WORKOUT / 90min Songwriting Challenge with STELLA DONNELLY
WAH WORKOUT is a monthly, online 90 minute songwriting workshop for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, mental or chronic illness. A set of activities & prompts designed to exercise your creative muscles and get inspired by your fave Naarm musicians... from the comfort of your own homes!
This month your challenges will be designed by indie singer-songwriter STELLA DONNELLY
*STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS*
If you have an eligible NDIS plan, you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Please email chloe@wildatheart.org.au to organise.
$25 Non-NDIS Payment
$15 Non-NDIS Payment / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Low sensory and little social battery required due to the online format. Camera and/or mic off is welcome.
You don't need to have access to or play an instrument, accompanying chord progressions will be provided for those who'd like to experiment with it.
This event will not be Auslan interpreted
This event will be LIVESTREAM VIA ZOOM
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry pros in a supportive, thriving community. Whether you're just starting out or already writing tracks, your music journey starts here.
This term, the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective is diving into lyric writing, storytelling, performance skills, branding, and music video production — all leading up to an end-of-term showcase.
Workshops:
Lyric Writing Workshop with Tay Tantra (10–12pm) – sharpen your writing with guided prompts and real-time feedback. Build verses and hooks, explore rhyme schemes and storytelling, and leave with lyrics ready to record or perform.
Workshop Series with Our Carlson (4-week series)( 12-2pm) – join rapper and spoken-word artist Our Carlson for a series focused on finding your voice and advocating for your cause through hip hop. Across four sessions, participants will explore identity, purpose, and storytelling in music while collaborating to create a group track that amplifies collective voices. Learn how to turn lived experience into powerful lyrics and use music as a tool for social change.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
Inkrewsive Live at Queensbridge
INKREWSIVE LIVE: Busking at the Big Red Stairs
We’re taking it to the streets! Catch Inkrewsive Hip Hop performing live at Queensbridge Square from 6:30 pm, spitting bars, sharing stories, and lighting up the big red stairs with special guest Tay Tantra. Real artists. Real vibes. Real community. Come through and show some love for local hip hop!
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry pros in a supportive, thriving community. Whether you're just starting out or already writing tracks, your music journey starts here.
This term, the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective is diving into lyric writing, storytelling, performance skills, branding, and music video production — all leading up to an end-of-term showcase.
Workshops:
Lyric Writing Workshop with Tay Tantra (10–12pm) – sharpen your writing with guided prompts and real-time feedback. Build verses and hooks, explore rhyme schemes and storytelling, and leave with lyrics ready to record or perform.
Branding Workshop for Hip Hop Artists (12:30–2pm) – learn how to build your artist identity and stand out in the music scene. Explore how to express who you are through visuals, lyrics, and storytelling. Develop a name, image, and message that feel authentic to your artistry and connect with your audience.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry pros in a supportive, thriving community. Whether you're just starting out or already writing tracks, your music journey starts here.
This term, the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective is diving into lyric writing, storytelling, performance skills, branding, and music video production — all leading up to an end-of-term showcase.
Workshops:
Lyric Writing Workshop with Tay Tantra (10–12pm) – sharpen your writing with guided prompts and real-time feedback. Build verses and hooks, explore rhyme schemes and storytelling, and leave with lyrics ready to record or perform.
Branding Workshop for Hip Hop Artists (12:30–2pm) – learn how to build your artist identity and stand out in the music scene. Explore how to express who you are through visuals, lyrics, and storytelling. Develop a name, image, and message that feel authentic to your artistry and connect with your audience.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WED 5 NOV / Songwriting with Joelistics / Your inner animal
5-WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES WITH JOELISTICS
1-3PM WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS, 8TH OCTOBER TIL 5TH NOVEMBER, in-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne.
Nationally renowned producer, artist, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist JOELISTICS is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. Joelistics is recognised as a unique voice in the Australian music scene, having written for and collaborated with noted artists such as Tim Rogers, Emma Donovan, Ecca Vandal, Hermitude, Wil Wagner, Parvyn Singh and even Madonna amongst others.
SESSION #5 / WEDS 5 NOV / YOUR INNER ANIMAL
Since the dawn of time, humans have pretended to be animals, the spirit of the lion, the sleepiness of the bear, the joy of the otter, the mischief of the monkey. When we write from the perspective of another animal we are exaggerating personality traits, enlarging the minutia of simple feelings and allowing for the wonders of magical realism.
*All workshops are booked individually
**You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
*STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE PER SESSION*
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation.
Email chloe@wildatheart.org.au to organise this.
For participants without access to NDIS, we have these subsidised payment options:
$25 Non-NDIS / Standard
$15 Non-NDIS / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship (limited)
ACCESSIBILITY & COVID-SAFETY INFO
- This workshop will not be Auslan Interpreted.
- This workshop will be live-streamed via Zoom.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, with 2 accessible parking spots and other free parking.
- Fidgets and other sensory tools are very welcome. Some communal tools are available to borrow.