Band Incubator
Play, collaborate, and build your skills as part of a band in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Wild At Heart’s Band Incubator Program brings together musicians with visible and invisible disability, mental or chronic illness, neuro and gender diversity to create music, develop skills, and connect with others through a shared band experience.
The program runs across a 10-week term, with participants committing to regular sessions and working together towards a live performance outcome.
What you’ll be part of
Band Placement and Term Commitment
You’ll be offered a place in a band that suits your style, experience level and the instruments you want to play, with each player committing to the full 10-week program.
Playing and Creating Together
Learn how to rehearse and play as a band. Collaborate on songwriting, co-writing lyrics and melodies while developing your group sound.
Building a Band Identity
Work together to shape your band’s direction, including choosing a name and creative style.
Live Performance Outcome
Prepare for and perform at a Wild At Heart curated live gig at the end of term, building confidence and real-world experience.
Skill Development and Mentoring
Strengthen your musical skills through group sessions, with the option to access one-to-one instrument mentoring to support your band work.
Connection and Community
Make friends, connect with other musicians, and be part of a welcoming creative community.
Accessible, Supportive Environment
All sessions are designed with accessibility at the centre, supported by experienced mentors.
Who it’s for
This program is for musicians with disability at all levels who want to play in a band, build their skills, and be part of a collaborative music experience.
When and where
Delivered in weekly sessions across a 10-week term at WAH Studio, with a live performance at the end of each program cycle.
Date & time:
Wednesdays, weekly, term-based, with individual 2 hour band sessions running between 10-4pm
Locations:
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Wednesdays, weekly, 10-week term commitment
10-4pm (individual band times confirmed on enrolment)
Sol Green Community Centre, corner Coventry & Montague St, South Melbourne
BRUNSWICK
Mondays, weekly, 10-week term commitment
10-4pm (individual band times confirmed on enrolment)
Three Phase Rehearsal Studios, 8 Tinning St, Brunswick
Payment Details:
NDIS
If you have an eligible NDIS Plan you will need to use this to pay for your participation. Your Plan will be charged at NDIS Price Guide rates, or if self managed, at a negotiated rate, for the hours of support provided. We usually charge your Core budget under Community Participation support item codes, but can also charge your Capacity Building budget if there’s funding available.
Non NDIS
If you are not NDIS funded and have no other funded support, chat with us about cash fee options.
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.