WAH Events
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
BAND INCUBATOR SHOWCASE
Come along to the next Band Incubator showcase gig on Monday 21st September, from 5:30-8PM at Mamma Chen’s in Footscray!
FREE ENTRY
Wild at Hearts’s brand new BAND INCUBATOR program empowers people with disabilities, neurodivergence, mental & chronic illness to create music in a supportive band setting. Build confidence, musical skills, community and create music with peers.
This gig will be showcasing all the songs people have made in Term 3!
Open to all skill levels; Bands are formed based on current skill levels and what instrument/s participants are interested in playing. Led by an experienced musician (Band Mentor), bands work at their own pace, with flexible approaches to participation, access and support, creating space for every artist to grow and contribute.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:
This event will unfortunately not be Auslan interpreted
This event will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Wild at Heart Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/wildatheartcommunityarts
The entrance of Mamma Chen’s is on Albert St, with ramp access for mobility aids
There is a video pinned to @mammachens on instagram regarding accessible path from Footscray station & other features in the venue
1 accessibility parking spot out the back of the venue, on Raleigh St
Plenty of regular parking nearby
Accessible bathroom on site
Free earplugs & ear-defenders to borrow
Variety of seating available in the bandroom (stools, chairs and benches)
Strictly no use of strobe lighting
PLEASE DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE SICK, and monitor your health before attending
OPEN UP YOUR SONGWRITING | a practical guide to open and alternate tunings
OPEN UP YOUR SONGWRITING
a practical guide to open and alternate tunings
Open and alternate guitar tunings are used across countless genres — from rock, blues and folk to indie, pop, metal, ambient and experimental music. By changing the notes of your open strings, you can unlock rich, resonant sounds, new chord shapes and completely different ways of approaching the guitar.
Championed by artists including Robert Johnson, Keith Richards, Joni Mitchell, Duane Allman and Neil Young, open tunings unlock rich, resonant chords and new approaches to songwriting. Because some chords can be played with a single finger or simpler shapes and fewer finger movements, they can also make guitar more accessible for players with limited hand strength, mobility or dexterity.
Who it’s for:
Guitarists of all abilities and musical styles who want to explore new sounds and songwriting approaches, as well as guitarists who may find traditional chord shapes or complex finger movements difficult.
When & Where:
THURS 24TH SEPTEMBER from 6:30pm-8:00pm
ONLINE SESSION
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.
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
Social Band Jam
Social Band Jam
Discover what WAH is all about in a relaxed, and low-pressure environment.
Led by an experienced band mentor, participants will explore their musical ability with 4-5 other peers via jam sessions and learning how to play as a group in a supportive and inclusive setting.
This session is designed to build confidence, develop musical skills, connect with others, and emphasise the enjoyment in creating music, without any commitment or performance expectations.
Sat 20 June 1-3PM
Bakehouse Studios
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL:
Please register your interest via email info@wildatheart.org.au
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, chat with us about cash fee options.
WAH WORKOUT: 90-Minute Songwriting Challenge with JESS PARKER
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
SCREAMING VEGETABLE MEN play ‘Piper At The Gates Of Dawn’
Introducing Screaming Vegetable Men!
Melbourne’s best (and only) cover band specialising in Pink Floyd’s debut masterpiece, 1967’s 'The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn’.
Come along for an evening celebrating one of psych and prog rock’s most foundational works, and one of the most influential albums of all time.
Joined on the lineup by local shred lord Ziggy Battle, who blends doom metal and garage punk to write catchy epic riffs. Also joining the festivities is Smooth Brains, one of the local scenes most exciting up and coming psych infused garage rock bands.
If you wanna hear epic shreds and mind expanding songwriting, then come to The Catfish Fitzroy on the 28th of August!
Buy a ticket here.
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
Songwriting with RHYS RENWICK
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
Open Band Jam
Open Band Jam
Discover what WAH is all about in a relaxed, and low-pressure environment.
Led by an experienced band mentor, participants will explore their musical ability with 4-5 other peers via jam sessions and learning how to play as a group in a supportive and inclusive setting.
This session is designed to build confidence, develop musical skills, connect with others, and emphasise the enjoyment in creating music, without any commitment or performance expectations.
Sat 20 June 1-3PM
Bakehouse Studios
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL:
Please register your interest via email info@wildatheart.org.au
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, chat with us about cash fee options.
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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
Wild At Heart 20th Anniversary Gig
Wild At Heart Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Community and Disability Pride
Friday 24 July | Northcote Social Club
Wild At Heart is celebrating 20 years of supporting musicians with disability to create original music, build careers and participate as equals in Australia’s music industry and community.
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 - join 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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
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 - join 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 each week,, write songs together, and shape your band’s unique direction—working towards a live performance at a Wild At Heart showcase gig.
TERM 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 15 July and finishing on the 16 September, with the showcase event on the evening of Mon 21 Sept.
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)
Each band session is 1.5 hours long and scheduled between 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Sol Green Community Centre
Corner Coventry & Montague Street, South Melbourne
What to expect:
working with a professional musician facilitator
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.
Band Incubator - open session
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 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 14 July 2026 and finishing on 15 September 2026.
Who it’s for:
This session is for all 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:
Tuesdays (weekly, 10-week commitment)
Individual hour & a half band sessions scheduled between 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location:
Three Phase Studios
8 Tinning St, Brunswick VIC 3056
(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.
Band Incubator - Women & non-binary session
A unique women and non-binary band incubator!
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 3 2026 is a 10-week program starting on the 14 July 2026 and finishing on 15 September 2026.
Who it’s for:
This session is for women and non-binary participants who want to find their musical voice in a group setting.
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 hour & half band sessions scheduled between 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location:
Three Phase Studios
8 Tinning St, Brunswick VIC 3056
(Band times are confirmed upon enrolment)
What to expect:
Weekly rehearsals in a safe all femme and non-binary 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.
PRODUCERS GUILD
A monthly social gathering for disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill music producers to build community, share ideas, explore new music, and learn new production techniques.
When & Where:
Monday July 6
5:00PM-7:00PM
Wild At Heart, 5 Blackwood St, North Melbourne
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
Email Mat at mat@wildatheart.org.au
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 showcase
Come along to the next Band Incubator showcase gig on Monday June 29th.
Catch some never before seen bands, and reacquaint yourself with WAH favourites Gwot Lik from 5:30pm at Footscray's finest venue, Mamma Chen's. Entry is free.
Wild At Heart's Band Incubator program empowers people with disabilities, neurodivergence, mental & chronic illness to create music in a supportive band setting.
Open to all skill levels; Bands are formed based on current skill levels and what instrument/s the participants are interested in playing. Led by an experienced musician (Band Mentor), bands work at their own pace, with flexible approaches to participation, access and support, creating space for every artist to grow and contribute.