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MELBOURNE ELECTRONIC SOUND STUDIO (MESS) TOURS: SYNTHS OF THE 80S

Love Kate Bush, Prince and Van Halen? Curious about the synths and instruments that defined the music movements of the 80s? 

Step back into the decade that transformed music and gaming culture at MESS’s brand-new studio. During these short tours, you’ll discover the histories and stories of the sounds we hold so dearly, from machines like the Australian-made revolutionary Fairlight CMI to the DX7 that powered every 80s ballad. 

Tours will run XXXXX

ABOUT MESS

MESS is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to empower all people to build an enriched life through music. At the heart of MESS is an expansive collection of over 1,000 rare and eclectic electronic music instruments, which they provide hands-on access to in a supportive artist-led environment. MESS also runs public workshops, courses, community building events, live performances and artist residencies. 

You can learn more about MESS on their website.

+ Thursday 9 October

+ MESS, The Atrium

+5PM to 7PM

Vintage electronic music synth with a keyboard, monitor, keyboard controller, and a control module.

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