November 8th 2019 – January 2020 A historical & contemporary photographic narrative of people, places & things associated with the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. Curated by Uma Kothari, Professor of Migration and Postcolonial Studies at the University of Manchester, with contemporary photographs by Nicholas Walton-Healey. Open 10am to 10pm daily.
Friday November 22nd, 2019 7:30pm-11pm Intricate Masses. Experiential Voyages, volume and the finest subtleties of time. Journey in a live, immersive, sensory sound-to-light world with The Convoy. Experience The Oracle, a purpose-built sound system capable of transmitting vast, deep and immense spectrums of vibratory volume Also embodying textural subsonics, Todd Anderson-Kunert performs spatiotemporal synthesiser explorations. […]
Friday November 29th, 2019 8pm-9:30pm Polyphonic Voices’ final core program for the year takes the listener on a musical feast through some of the most exquisite and influential choral writing to come out of the USA in the past 30 years. This atmospheric program, performed by only 16 singers, features newly-penned works by emerging composers […]
The Mission to Seafarers has operated from the heritage-listed building at 717 Flinders Street since 1917. The building is iconic to the City of Melbourne and regarded for its perpetual service of responding to the unique circumstances of those who live and work at sea. The historical Mission complex is architecturally significant as being a fine urban example […]
Saturday November 30th & Sunday December 1st, 2019 A unique sound meditation event with Katie Underwood under the magnificent Norla Dome. An interactive experience over three hours with live sound, guided visualisations, vocal toning and group healing. Relaxing, uplifting and profoundly peaceful. Katie will lead you on a journey of self-discovery with her voice, drums, […]
Saturday 2nd November 8pm Shipmates! Shantily Clad are teaming up with the Mission for an evening of sea shanties in the incredible acoustics of the Norla Dome. All proceeds will go towards a much needed upgrade to the audio visual equipment in the Dome, one of Melbourne’s most unique performance spaces. When: Saturday 2nd of […]
Friday 1st November 7pm & Saturday 2nd November 2pm Candlelight VOX invites you to PAUSE from the rush of day-to-day Melbourne life. We’ve curated a musical moment for the end of your working week allowing you to close your eyes and breathe in time with our carefully selected program. Featuring works of beloved 21st century composers […]
See Karmably for further info. Breathe In…& Bleat It Out Meditating with Baby Goats Weekends in June and July, 2019 I know what you’re thinking. “Wait, but why are we meditating with this much cuteness? Won’t I be even MORE distracted? The short answer is yes. The long answer is that Breathe In & Bleat […]
Opening hours: 12th to 27th October 11am – 6pm daily In 2017, the Mission to Seafarers celebrates 100 years of service in the heritage-listed building at 717 Flinders Street, Docklands. Serving a special place in the life and community of those who live and work at sea, the dedicated team of staff and volunteers have […]