Give us an introduction to folmR. Where did it all begin? I’ve been making music for many years, but I had a bit of a break between when I was 19 until my mid 40s. When I was 19, all my equipment was nicked, and I couldn’t afford to replace it. So, I went off, did other stuff, but eventually I found myself back in this position to be able [...]
Have you ever wonder what goes into running a building like Meat Market? Meat Market is place of fast paced action with a variety of offerings to keep both patrons and the workers on their toes. Moir Laird, our Presenter Services Coordinator, is often your first port of call on the phone, and has just celebrated her second work anniversary! Since joining us, Moir has been a point of contact [...]
Gavin Roach has had a busy year, performing around Australia working in directing, producing, writing and performing. A frequent performer and punter at Meat Market, Gavin lives in Melbourne and holds a Bachelor of Arts, Acting for the Screen and Stage (2003) and a Bachelor of Arts, Acting for the Screen and Stage (Honours), from C.S.U. (2006). He also holds a Masters in Arts Management from U.T.S. (2011) and most [...]
Photography by Rob Blackburn While some might have elephants and clowns in their minds when it comes to the circus, Circus Oz has been a game changer as a pioneer of new circus in Australia since 1978. Slick choreography, evocative live music and jaw dropping acrobatics are just some of the essential components to a Circus Oz show, and with more than forty years defying gravity, Circus Oz [...]
Have you ever wonder what goes into running a building like Meat Market? With over 350 bookings in and out of the building each year, Meat Market is place of fast paced action with a variety of options to keep both patrons and the workers on their toes. One of the warm voices you'll hear on the phone, around the office and in the space is Emma Devereux, Meat Market's [...]
Adam Shires is a Melbourne based artist who is inspired by the depth and fragility of life. He chooses to reflect this through the medium of charcoal, and tries to capture lifetimes in a single image. The preservation of these moments and the sheer incredulity that they will never happen again - ever - anywhere in the universe are what drive him. Through his art he connects the past to [...]
Hot off the electric production of Truth Or Dare in 2018, Indefinite Dance Company will return to Meat Market this month for the fourth time to stage their latest work, AFFIX. If you haven't heard of Indefinite Dance Company, you will soon - founder Casey Chellew explains Indefinite Dance aims to offer opportunities for young dancers to extend their training. The pieces that Indefinite makes are concepts for young people to [...]
