MUSE Festival 2025

Experience a free program of new works by the next generation of performing artists!

Formerly known as Discord 879, MUSE is a revival of what began in 2019, and is VCA's first ever student-led performing arts festival. Presented over three days between semesters, it is an entirely student-organised takeover of Building 879, that revels in the oft-unorganised methods of our student cohort, and is an opportunity for involved artists to experience a festival season in a low-stakes and supportive environment.

Learn more about MUSE 2025 here!

MUSE Festival Team

Reuben James - Production Manager, Producer, Marketing
Piper Jones-Evans - Producer, Marketing
Taina Araujo - Producer
Peter Liptai - Assistant Production Manager
Poppy Gordon - Venue Manager
Stella Heard - Head of Welfare and Wellness
Mary Schofield - Head of Marketing
Gabs Rota - Welfare and Wellness
Gryff Connah - Mess Coordinator, Welfare and Wellness
Freyjika Parker - Mess Coordinator
Halle Blake-Burrows - Artist Representative
Alessandra Alessio - Artist Representative

Registration

Tickets to MUSE are free, so everyone can join in the celebration! Each ticket serves as a day pass, giving you access to all the shows and events happening on the date listed on your ticket. Please register a free ticket to attend MUSE and receive program updates. Please note, attendees must register a ticket to each day of the Festival that they are planning to attend.

For any questions regarding tickets, please contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au.

Venue

MUSE is held in Building 879, the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building which is accessible via paths in the new Dodds Street Linear Park. Please meet Front of House in the foyer on the ground floor of the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building to be admitted to the festival events and shows.

Festival Content and Access

Accessibility is a priority at MUSE. Spanning three floors, all performance venues are wheelchair accessible, connected by a central elevator and stairwell. Restrooms, including accessible options, are available on each floor of the building. Assistance animals are warmly welcomed throughout the venue.

To ensure everyone feels comfortable, content warnings and social scripts will be provided alongside the festival program. Additionally, an activated quiet space will be available, with further details shared in the program.

To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.  

• In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.  

• Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour. 

Image: Mary Schofield, 2025.