Beats to Draw 2
Description
After a sold out launch in 2025, 'Beats to Draw to' is back and expanded!
Experience a harmonious blend of art and music, where audiences are invited to participate in creating works of art in the inspiring company of live musical performances.
Hosted at Studio Take Care, this event welcomes artists of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs, to unleash their inner artist while enjoying live music from Naarm’s local scene.
Set to an acoustic soulful vibe, the event will feature costumed life drawing (uninstructed), where the music, model and lighting cues synchronise, allowing us to create a dynamic participatory experience. There will be 3 hours of drawing/performances, followed by an hour to mingle, debrief and chill.
Light snacks will be provided.
This event is presented by South By South East Asian (SXSEA) and Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) as part of Newprint 4, supported by Creative Victoria and Creative Australia.
This event is sponsored by CDW Studios.
Notes! and accessibility info
Bring your own art materials (sketchbooks, charcoal, pencils, etc). Some materials and paper will be provided.
Located in “The Chapel” on the upper level. Not wheelchair accessible.
Access: Entrance will be through a courtyard and up a flight of stairs.
Unisex toilets are available on premises (not fully equipped for accessibility needs).
This event will not feature strobe/flashing lights
Other accessibility info for the venue can be found on this webpage- https://www.studiotakecare.com/accessibility
No one turned away! For those facing financial hardships but would still like to attend, please email us at sxsea.official@gmail.com.
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About the organisers:
SXSEA:
South by South East Asian (SXSEA, pronounced 'sexy') is a Naarm-based initiative that celebrates and supports artists from the Asian diaspora, from the South to the East, offering a platform for them to create freely, without the weight of cultural expectations.
MAV: MAV is a not-for-profit community arts organisation shaped by a team as diverse as the communities it serves. With a deep commitment to culturally diverse arts and artists, MAV supports bold storytelling that helps shape a more just and vibrant multicultural society.
CDW Studios:
CDW Studios is Australia’s No.1 school in Visual Effects & Entertainment Design providing the most up to date and relevant training to become an artist for games, animation and VFX.
Lineup
Myhoa
Myhoa is a Vietnamese artist. Born in Russia, raised in Vietnam, and now relocated to Melbourne for her creative calling. She loves singing and playing the guitar, and what she does is a natural blend of both.
Tea for Three
Tea for Three is a 3-piece pop/jazz band of vocal, guitar and smooth saxophone. The three members of the band came from Thailand, but they met in Melbourne through a common love in music. This trio plays covers of old and new hits with the jazz/bossa spin to them. You can follow Tea for Three's journey and be informed of their upcoming events by following them on Instagram: tea.for.three.band
Benjamin Trillado
Benjamin Trillado is a queer Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter from Naarm (Melbourne) who writes songs for anyone who’s ever cried on public transport or made a major life decision based on a gut feeling and a tarot reading. His music blends heartfelt storytelling with lyrics that make you go, “Ouch... but also, same.” Born and raised in Melbourne’s western suburbs (shoutout to Sunshine Plaza), Benjamin discovered his love for music after a flyer for guitar lessons was handed out in primary school. That flyer led to a life of emotional voice memos, awkward school performances, and gigs in tiny local cafés. These days, Benjamin has performed on some of Melbourne’s most iconic stages and worked alongside Australian music royalty like Boy & Bear, Sarah Blasko, Ben Abraham, and The Dreggs, solidifying his place as a beloved figure in the local music scene. His songwriting has also reached audiences around the world with his debut single Glue, which started off as a university project, has now racked up over 700,000 streams on Spotify.
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