WAH Events
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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 6 AUG / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Collaboration for Social Change
WEDS 6TH AUGUST 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #3 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 #3 / COLLABORATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Throughout history, music has been a powerful protest tool for people to speak about social justice issues and resistance against oppression. Learn from famous protest songs and explore how to use songwriting to speak about the issues you care about and the change you want to see in the world (e.g. disability rights, climate change, homelessness etc.)
Unlike our Social Change workshop last term, this session will be focused on group collaboration and writing a cohesive song together.
*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.
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 30 JULY / Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / The Five Senses
WEDS 30TH JULY 1-3PM Songwriting Workshop with Stella Donnelly. This is WORKSHOP #2 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 #2 / THE FIVE SENSES
Sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. Powerful songwriting often involves a balance between descriptive and poetic. Together we’ll examine ways to incorporate the five senses into your songwriting; creating vivid and relatable imagery for listeners.
*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 Rhysics
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 pop rock artist RHYSICS (aka RHYS RENWICK)
*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
$10 Non-NDIS Payment / Financial Hardship
NON-NDIS 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
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Empowerment through Hip Hop!
The Inkrewsive Hip Hop program runs every Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry leaders in a supportive, thriving community. Your music journey starts here.
Become an MC with the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective. Learn the craft through rap, lyric-writing, and busking workshops. Work one-on-one with professional mentors. Hit the stage at festivals and venues across Naarm/Melbourne. Drop your own original tracks and let your voice be heard.
This isn’t just a program — it’s a movement. Let’s build something powerful.
To get involved email: tamara@wildatheart.org.au
WORKSHOP #5 Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Write a song as a gift to someone
5 WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES WITH STELLA DONNELLY!
12:30-2:30PM WEDNESDAYS 4 JUNE TIL 2 JULY
In-person at Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne OR online.
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs,. Stella will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
WORKSHOP #5 WRITE A SONG AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE
We often write songs from our own perspective, about our own experiences, and for an audience of many. Challenge yourself to write a song for someone in particular. It doesn’t have to be for a romantic partner; it can be for a friend, a relative who has passed, or even your favourite historical figure.
*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, 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 (let us know if you need this)
- This workshop will be available to join via Zoom.
- Accessible parking spots available at Sol Green.
Tusi ‘Scatterbrain’ LP Launch ft. Haz The Man FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY SHOW AT THE TOTE FRONT BAR WOO
Tusi is a Polynesian-Australian singer and rapper based in Melbourne, has a new LP ‘Scatterbrain’!!! The album blends rap, hip hop, pop, dance, funk, and roots, creating music that resonates across genres, breaking stereotypes and helping build a fresh cannon of Melbourne hip hop.
Joining Tusi, will be Haz The Man, who is celebrating the release of his own EP ‘Heart Of The Magpie’. Haz The Man or Harry as his friends know him, writes about heartbreak, every day life as a glassy at the local pub, and of course his love of Melbournes favourite pass-time: footy.
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Empowerment through Hip Hop!
The Inkrewsive Hip Hop program runs every Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry leaders in a supportive, thriving community. Your music journey starts here.
Become an MC with the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective. Learn the craft through rap, lyric-writing, and busking workshops. Work one-on-one with professional mentors. Hit the stage at festivals and venues across Naarm/Melbourne. Drop your own original tracks and let your voice be heard.
This isn’t just a program — it’s a movement. Let’s build something powerful.
To get involved email: tamara@wildatheart.org.au
WORKSHOP #4 Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Questions & Answers
5 WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES WITH STELLA DONNELLY!
12:30-2:30PM WEDNESDAYS 4 JUNE TIL 2 JULY
In-person at Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne OR online.
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs,. Stella will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
WORKSHOP #4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Explore how artists use a combination of questions and answers within a song. Posing questions draws your listener in, inviting them to consider what their own response might be. If ambiguity isn’t your thing, consider the way that questions and answers can help to diversify the phrasing of your lyrics.
*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, subsidised payment options:
$25 Non-NDIS / Standard
$15 Non-NDIS / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship (limited)
FUTURE WORKSHOPS:
WORKSHOP #5 / WEDS 2 JULY / WRITE A SONG AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE
ACCESSIBILITY & COVID-SAFETY INFO
- This workshop will not be Auslan Interpreted (let us know if you need this)
- This workshop will be available to join via Zoom.
- Accessible parking spots available at Sol Green.
Beginner DJ Workshop with GIRL WHATEVER
Wild At Heart presents BEGINNERS DJ WORKSHOP with DJ Girl Whatever. MON 16TH JUNE from 6:30PM til 9PM at Mamma Chen’s, Footscray.
This is a peer-led workshop by disabled icon & professional DJ Girl Whatever (Stella), for people who identify with disability, neurodivergence, chronic and/or mental illness.
*STRICTLY LIMITED TO 15 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.
For participants without access to NDIS, we have these subsidised payment options:
$25 Non-NDIS payment
$10 Non-NDIS payment / Financial Hardship
*Financial Hardship spots available very limited
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
How to set-up the DJ decks, headphones & basic rundown of main buttons
How to organise & prepare song files (open to any genre)
How to mix and transition between songs
Beat-match by ear
Use effects & build a set flow
ACCESSIBILITY & COVID-SAFETY INFO
This event will not be Auslan Interpreted.
This event will not be livestreamed.
There will be an Air Purifier in the bandroom, and patrons are encouraged to use masks in crowded spaces.
Reminders to RAT test & stay home if you're unwell will be sent 48hrs before the event.
There is a video pinned to @mammachens instagram regarding accessible path & features of venue.
The entrance of Mamma Chen's is on Albert St, with ramp access for mobility aids.
There is an accessible parking spot and bathroom available.
There will be seats available.
There will be earplugs available and strictly no use of strobe lighting.
We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Selene Mathews, Edward Roussac, Rhysics (solo) FREE ENTRY
Join us for an epic afternoon of beautiful songs at Mamma Chens in Footscray
Free Entry 2pm :)
Selene Mathews is a poet and lyricist who uses music and writing as a vehicle for expressing her unique perspective on life. When she was three years old, she was in an accident that left her a quadriplegic. Selene hopes to show people that no matter who they are or what situation they are in they can still do anything.
Joining Selene for this extravaganza is Edward Roussac, a singer songwriter who has been compared to Syd Barret, Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney. Edwards anthems about miscommunication, witty songs about burnout, and the power of love bring the house down everywhere we go.
Opening up the festivities is local rocker Rhysics, this time with a solo set on the piano. Fresh off the back off his debut album Great Barrier Rhys, Rhys will be performing some of the songs from that as well as some new and exciting material.
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Empowerment through Hip Hop!
The Inkrewsive Hip Hop program runs every Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry leaders in a supportive, thriving community. Your music journey starts here.
Become an MC with the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective. Learn the craft through rap, lyric-writing, and busking workshops. Work one-on-one with professional mentors. Hit the stage at festivals and venues across Naarm/Melbourne. Drop your own original tracks and let your voice be heard.
This isn’t just a program — it’s a movement. Let’s build something powerful.
To get involved email: tamara@wildatheart.org.au
WORKSHOP #3 Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Take inspiration from your fave artists
5 WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES WITH STELLA DONNELLY!
12:30-2:30PM WEDNESDAYS 4 JUNE TIL 2 JULY
In-person at Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne OR online.
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs,. Stella will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
WORKSHOP #3 TAKE INSPIRATION FROM YOUR FAVE ARTISTS
Music, like art in general, doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Even your favourite artists are taking inspiration from their favourite artists, and that’s part of the beauty of creativity – it’s a communal process. Learn the difference between inspiration and imitation, and how you can use your admiration and appreciation for your favs to create new and original music.
*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, subsidised payment options:
$25 Non-NDIS / Standard
$15 Non-NDIS / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship (limited)
WORKSHOP #4 / WEDS 25 JUNE / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
WORKSHOP #5 / WEDS 2 JULY / WRITE A SONG AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE
ACCESSIBILITY & COVID-SAFETY INFO
- This workshop will not be Auslan Interpreted (let us know if you need this)
- This workshop will be available to join via Zoom
- Accessible parking spots available at Sol Green
Inkrewsive Hip Hop Thursdays
Empowerment through Hip Hop!
The Inkrewsive Hip Hop program runs every Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Create, write, record, and collaborate with peers and industry leaders in a supportive, thriving community. Your music journey starts here.
Become an MC with the Inkrewsive Hip Hop Collective. Learn the craft through rap, lyric-writing, and busking workshops. Work one-on-one with professional mentors. Hit the stage at festivals and venues across Naarm/Melbourne. Drop your own original tracks and let your voice be heard.
This isn’t just a program — it’s a movement. Let’s build something powerful.
To get involved email: tamara@wildatheart.org.au
WORKSHOP #2 Songwriting with Stella Donnelly / Write a Feminist Anthem
5 WEEK SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SERIES WITH STELLA DONNELLY!
12:30-2:30PM WEDNESDAYS 4 JUNE TIL 2 JULY
In-person at Sol Green Community Centre, Cnr Montague St &, Coventry St, South Melbourne OR online.
Nationally renowned singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is known for her inviting charm, razor-sharp wit, and authentically raw songs,. Stella will provide workshop participants with a wealth of guidance and inspiration informed by her career as a professional songwriter.
WORKSHOP #2 WRITE A FEMINIST ANTHEM
Compose a song that speaks to your experiences in a male dominated world, exploring themes of empowerment, celebration and frustration. Learn from some of Stella’s favourite feminist songwriting, whether it takes the form of a cheeky pop affirmation, a furious punk statement, or a solemn ballad. This workshop is open to all genders, and men are encouraged to write about women they admire or their experiences navigating masculinity.
*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, subsidised payment options:
$25 Non-NDIS / Standard
$15 Non-NDIS / Concession
$5 Non-NDIS / Financial Hardship (limited)
WORKSHOP #3 / WEDS 18 JUNE / TAKE INSPIRATION FROM YOUR FAVE ARTISTS
WORKSHOP #4 / WEDS 25 JUNE / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
WORKSHOP #5 / WEDS 2 JULY / WRITE A SONG AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE
ACCESSIBILITY & COVID-SAFETY INFO
- This workshop will not be Auslan Interpreted (let us know if you need this)
- This workshop will be available to join via Zoom
- Accessible parking spots available at Sol Green