WAH Events
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.
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
LIVE MUSIC TRAINING: How to navigate a soundcheck and work with sound engineer
Build confidence on stage to handle a soundcheck, communicate with sound engineers and understand the technical side of live music. Held in a live music venue, led by professional musician and artist Rhysics and international sound engineer Jesse.
Learn what to expect in a soundcheck and how to advocate for your music and access needs. We’ll cover mic technique, basic equipment, common terminology, how to get the sound you need and professional etiquette. Get an inside look at the artist–engineer relationship and learn to troubleshoot basics, communicate clearly and shape the sound you want in a live setting.
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.
MONTHLY SONGWRITERS CIRCLE
Weekly songwriting and music workshops. A creative, skills, and social environment for beginners to advanced writers and players.
Learn how to write your own songs with top Melbourne musicians. Learn how to record, develop your instrumental skills, learn performance skills, make friends, and collaborate on new music projects.
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.
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.
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.
Gathering of Like-Minded Musical Souls
Gathering of Like-Minded Musical Souls invites musicians, songwriters, music industry practitioners who experience disability to connect and share their creative and career journeys. Join with your peers for an inclusive, artist-led session to learn how WAH supports creative development, industry connections, and sustainable music careers through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration. We’ll share what’s ahead for WAH in 2026 and explore opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow in a welcoming, accessible environment.
A guest presenter who is an artist with disability will share their insights at the gathering.
Date: Friday 20 February
Time: 4.00 - 6.00pm
Location: WAH Studio, North Melbourne
Community of Practice
Community of Practice is a space for Wild At Heart artists, mentors, facilitators, and invited allies to come together to share knowledge, reflect on practice, and explore what’s possible when we work collectively towards better access in music and creative spaces.
ADVANCED SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
This monthly advanced songwriting workshop supports artists with disability to deepen their craft and develop original work in a welcoming, accessible environment. The sessions focus on refining lyrics, melody, structure and arrangement, while encouraging experimentation and personal artistic voice.
Artists collaborate with peers and work closely with experienced facilitators, receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback tailored to individual goals. Designed for songwriters wanting to stretch creatively, the workshop balances artistic excellence with support, connection and curiosity, creating space to grow, take risks and strengthen confidence in your songwriting practice.
Led by established music industry artists.
Small group workshop for songwriters with some experience. Places limited, bookings essential.
How to Promote Your Music
This Wild At Heart information session breaks down the basics of music promotion, PR, and marketing in a clear, accessible way.
Learn how to share your music with audiences, media, and industry, including where to start and how to promote releases in ways that feel authentic and manageable. This session is designed to support artists who are ready to release material.
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.
Looping as a Songwriting Instrument (Part 1)
Discover how looping (the process of repeating sounds or musical phrases to build layers) can become a creative tool for songwriting in this two-part workshop program. Used by leading artists such as Ed Sheeran, this is an exciting, fun way to get your musical ideas happening quickly. Led by some of Melbourne's best "loopers", this hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create musical beds, rhythms, melodies, and textures to create dynamic, original music.
Participants will learn how to work with looping technology to build songs, combine different sounds, and explore new ways to develop ideas for songwriting and live performance. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your creative toolkit, this series helps you gain confidence in using technology as part of your songwriting process.
Date: Monday 2 March and Monday 23 March
Time: 4.00-5.30pm
Location: WAH Studio
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.
WAH WORKOUT: 90min Songwriting Challenge with BILLIAM
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 autism-core punk rocker BILLIAM!
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
$15 Non-NDIS Payment / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship
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.
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.
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.
Purple Sofa Sessions (Livestream Mondays)
Livestream Mondays is a bi-monthly online performance series featuring Wild At Heart artists, with built-in moments for audience interaction. These sessions create a relaxed, accessible space to share live music, connect with audiences, and experiment with performance from wherever you are.
What Are Performance Royalties? APRA Information Session
This information session breaks down how performance royalties work and the role APRA plays in collecting and distributing them. Learn how to get paid for performing your songs live.
Learn how to register your works, and what you need to do to make sure you’re paid. This session offers clear, practical guidance for artists at any stage, delivered in a welcoming, and accessible 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.
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.
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.
Looping as a Songwriting Instrument (Part 2)
Discover how looping (the process of repeating sounds or musical phrases to build layers) can become a creative tool for songwriting in this two-part workshop program.
Songwriting - Advanced
This monthly advanced songwriting workshop supports artists with disability to deepen their craft and develop original work in a welcoming, accessible environment. The sessions focus on refining lyrics, melody, structure and arrangement, while encouraging experimentation and personal artistic voice.
Artists collaborate with peers and work closely with experienced facilitators, receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback tailored to individual goals. Designed for songwriters wanting to stretch creatively, the workshop balances artistic excellence with support, connection and curiosity, creating space to grow, take risks and strengthen confidence in your songwriting practice.
Led by established music industry artists.
Small group workshop for songwriters with some experience. Places limited, bookings essential.
WAHR Industry Showcase
Kick off the year with Wild At Heart Records (WAHR) at our Industry Showcase, a music industry event designed to highlight who we are, what we do, and the incredible work of artists at WAHR. This biannual event brings together artists, industry professionals, and arts and disability leaders to celebrate creativity, connection, and accessibility in music.
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.
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
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.
WED 29 OCT / Songwriting with Joelistics / Song for a Friend
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 #4 / WEDS 29TH OCT / A SONG FOR A FRIEND
A song about friendship is a beautiful thing. It's adjacent to the love song, touching on many of the same emotions but imbued with a warmth and humanity. We all have friends, let's celebrate them.
*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.
FUTURE SESSIONS
SESSION #5 / WEDS 5TH NOV / YOUR INNER ANIMAL
WAH WORKOUT / 90min Songwriting Challenge with Our Carlson
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 the peoples poet OUR CARLSON!
*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
CASH TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
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
WED 22 OCT / Songwriting with Joelistics / Songs about a Season
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 #3 / WEDS 22ND OCT / SONGS ABOUT A SEASON
Seasons are the physical manifestation of change. Weather is the perfect illustration of emotion. Seasons come with their own signatures - mangos in summer, Autumn Leaves, Winter jackets, The bird songs of Spring etc.
*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.
FUTURE SESSIONS
SESSION #4 / WEDS 29TH OCT / A SONG FOR A FRIEND
SESSION #5 / WEDS 5TH NOV / YOUR INNER ANIMAL
Sat 18 Oct Footscray Folk Festival
A music concert for all folks!
TICKETS: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/footscray-folk-festival?eventfilters=genres%3A86c561c8-ee9d-4eff-b72f-5252d2bfe2b2
Wild At Heart presents the inaugural Footscray Folk Festival as part of Melbourne Fringe 2025. Join us at the Bluestone Church Arts Space for a magical afternoon of folk music from the best in the west.
Joining us for the afternoon is the wonderful Kerryn Fields, one of the southern hemisphere’s most vital country/folk singer-songwriters. Performing such enormous folk festivals as Port Fairy Folk Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Auckland Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and more. She seamlessly blends Americana, 60s and 70s folk and traditional folk to create a sonic space for her unique storytelling voice.
Additionally on our lineup, on the back of their stellar debut album 'Weal and Woe' is Sibyl. Creating folk music that foregrounds fables of the spiritual and personal, they fuse jazz, alternative rock and pop sensibilities through a folk lens to create a fresh twist on a classic folk trio sound.
With them is Ruth Parker, who headlined a stage as part of Sydney Road Street Festival earlier in the year, and is fresh off the back of releasing her second LP 'Otherwise Occupied' to critical acclaim. Ruth's hauntingly beautiful voice paired with her poetic lyrics and signature fingerpicking style puts her up among Australia's finest folk musicians.
This show is curated and takes place on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the organisers acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of the land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
WED 15 OCT / Songwriting with Joelistics / Childhood Memories
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 #2 / WEDS 15TH OCT / CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Childhood is a state of mind. It is also bathed in the sepia light of nostalgia. A frozen snapshot of a world that is innocent and new. Childhood is life turned up to 11. Your childhood is unique and full of wonders that are similar to everyone else but entirely personal.
*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.
FUTURE SESSIONS
SESSION #3 / WEDS 22ND OCT / SONGS ABOUT A SEASON
SESSION #4 / WEDS 29TH OCT / A SONG FOR A FRIEND
SESSION #5 / WEDS 5TH NOV / YOUR INNER ANIMAL
WED 8 OCT / Songwriting with Joelistics / What home means to you
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 #1 / WED 8 OCT / WHAT HOME MEANS TO YOU
Home is many things, a house, a street, a town, a memory. It could be the place you live right now, the place you grew up or the place you hope to be in the future. Home connects us to ourselves, our family and friends. It is our safe space, our learning space but it also holds secrets and memories like a Pandora's box.
*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.
FUTURE SESSIONS
SESSION #2 / WED 15 OCT / CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
SESSION #3 / WED 22 OCT / SONGS ABOUT A SEASON
SESSION #4 / WED 29 OCT / A SONG FOR A FRIEND
SESSION #5 / WED 5 NOV / YOUR INNER ANIMAL
WAH WORKOUT / 90min Songwriting Challenge with Vigilantonie
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 pop icon VIGILANTONIE!
*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
THURS 18 SEPT / Inkrewsive Hip Hop
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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 17 SEPT / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Write a Duet
WEDS 17TH SEPTEMBER 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #9 of a 9-week series. In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #9 / WRITE A DUET
This workshop will focus on 1:1 collaboration between participants, with the goal of writing a duet. Together you will create parts that complement and contrast with each other; using methods such as call-and-response or harmonies.
*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.
THURS 11 SEPT / Inkrewsive Hip Hop
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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 10 SEPT / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Inspired by Art
WEDS 10TH SEPTEMBER 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP 8 of a 9-week series.
In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #8 / INSPIRED BY ART
Many musicians use existing works of art to inspire their songwriting narratives. Songs inspired by painting or photography can help create songs that have amazing cinematic quality that tells a story visually and sonically. Stella will provide a variety of inspiration to use - but you’re welcome to BYO.
*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.
Clean Beast + Cosmic Whiplash at The Tote
Post Punk and The Tote hotel are one of Australia’s finest combinations and Wild at Heart are lucky to be able to present two of the best up and coming acts in that sphere right now, for a FREE ENTRY show in the front bar.
Clean Beast are on the back of an iconic run of singles as part of their massive debut EP “Sympathy/Empathy”. Lead songwriter Ashley Kiesskalt belts his poetry over a bed of elaborate dark-wave synths, funky bass-lines and danceable drum grooves to create their huge sound. Seeing them in The Tote’s front bar is a chance to get in and see them do their thing in an intimate, yet world renowned setting.
Joining them is Cosmic Whiplash, who blend art pop and etherial wave to create what they call cosmic rock. Their synthy poppy retro sound transports the listener from a mossy garden grove to the stars, and can presumably transport you from The Tote Hotel to the farthest expanses of the universe.
Wild At Heart acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work, create and play. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
THURS 4 SEPT / Inkrewsive Hip Hop
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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 3 SEPT / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Letter to yourself
WEDS 3RD SEPTEMBER 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #7 of a 9-week series.
In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #7 / LETTER TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF
What advice would you give your younger self? What life lessons would you share with your younger self? In this workshop we’ll be approaching songwriting with prompts that inspire self reflection, consider past feelings and acknowledge new strengths and learning.
*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.
THURS 28 AUG / 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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 27 AUG / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Fuelled by Anger
WEDS 27TH AUGUST 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #6 of a 9-week series.
In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #6 / FUELLED BY ANGER
Unlock the power of anger you feel towards a person, a situation or a societal issue, and allow it to fuel something positive; creative expression and songwriting. Together we’ll examine how anger is conveyed across a variety of genres.
*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.
WAH WORKOUT / 90min Songwriting Challenge with Hannah Cameron
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 singer-songwriter HANNAH CAMERON.
*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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 20 AUG / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Inspired by Fiction
WEDS 20TH AUGUST 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #5 of a 9-week series.
In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #5 / INSPIRED BY FICTION
Draw inspiration from your favourite fictional books, movies or TV shows - or work with the materials that Stella brings in. Songwriters can create compelling songs from existing stories, by exploring emotions and experiences of fictional characters. The key is adding your own unique perspective and personal flare.
*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.
Jen Frank 'Friend Zone' Ep Launch
Jen Frank releases her hotly anticipated EP 'Friend Zone' at the iconic Mamma Chens!
Jen is bringing her unique singer-songwriter rock and roll style direct from your television sets, to the heart of Footscray. Her hit single "You've Been Ghosted" has been spinning on rage and on the radios and now for the first time you can hear all of the EP live with a full band, featuring a supergroup of band members from Rhysics, Obscura Hail, The Murlocks and more.
Joining Jen on the afternoon is Max Aurora and the Southern Lights, bringing their epic Indie Pop catchiness, as well as Minky Lush opening up the festivities with her bluesy rock jams.
This event is presented by Wild At Heart, a collective of musicians who experience disability, chronic illness, mental illness and/or are neuro-diverse.
Mamma Chen’s and Wild at Heart acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the true owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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.
Highlights:
Workshop 1: (10am-12pm) Research a Record Label – dig into the world of hip hop labels, learn what they stand for, how they present their artists, and reflect on what kind of label would suit your sound.
Workshop 2: 12:30-2pm) Hooks & Chorus Writing – break down what makes a hook memorable, and write your own chorus to bring into your next song or collab.
Come build your flow, find your voice, and connect with a crew that celebrates creativity, identity, and collaboration.
WEDS 13 AUG / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Setting the scene
WEDS 13TH AUGUST 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #4 of a 9-week series.
In-person or online via Zoom. Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is working with Wild At Heart to facilitate five weeks of songwriting workshops for people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and/or mental or chronic illness. The artist, known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs, will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
*All workshops are booked individually
*You do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate
WORKSHOP #4 / SETTING THE SCENE
Inspired by Merpire’s songwriting workshop, and drawing from the practice of screenwriters and playwrights, we will explore writing a song as if it’s a movie scene. We will “set the scene” with descriptive location, time of day, characters and action.
*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.
Sue Nami ‘Favourites & Roses’ Album Launch
SUE NAMI IN THE HOUSE!!!
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of her debut album 'Favourites & Roses' on Wild At Heart records, Sue Nami will be performing an exclusive showcase of the album in full, live in concert at The Last Chance.
Sue Nami effortlessly hops across genres, dubbing herself the 'jack of all genres', from indie folk to dream pop to heavy metal and many genre stops along the way, her songs speak to her experiences of love, life, and her unique take on life.
Joining her for the afternoons festivities are Millie Luby and the HRT BRKRS, one of Melbournes fastest growing pop/yacht rock/synth punk acts. And opening up the show will be a showcase of some of Wild at Heart's esteemed alumni.
Wild At Heart is a community of musicians who experience visible and invisible disability, mental illness and neuro-diversity.
Set times:
1:00pm Doors
1:30pm Wild at Heart special guests
2:30pm Millie Luby & the HRT BRKRS
3:30pm Sue Nami
The organisers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work, create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.