Across Melbourne in 2024, Nat Bartsch is hosting several Artist Meet Ups, bringing together neurodivergent members of the music industry. The meet-ups are a chance for musicians to get together with like minded folks, in an event designed to accomodate a variety of communication styles, sensory and access needs. The events feature pre-arrival materials, a quiet space, and various ways to engage at the event (such as a craft corner, conversation cards and special interest name tags).

The first Meet Up, held at Melbourne Recital Centre in April, was a beautiful success. Nat is delighted to share with you the remaining Meet Ups for 2024, across various venues in Melbourne. Thanks to Unified Music Group for their support of these events through the Unified Grant.

Online meet up - cancelled

Unfortunately the online Meet up scheduled for Sat 21 Sept is cancelled. bUt we look forward to the final meet up of the year, at the iconic Corner Hotel!

Wednesday 30 October - corner hotel

6-9pm
Bandroom
57 Swan St, Richmond (corner of Stewart St)
https://cornerhotel.com/

access and transport info

Closer to the event, a social story and walkthrough video, updated accessibility and transport info will be available on this page, and sent to ticketholders. In the meantime, here’s a summary

transport

Schoolhouse Studios is directly next to Coburg Station, and one street away from the tram on Sydney Road.
There is ample 3 hour parking out the front.

Mamma Chen’s is a 350m walk from Footscray Station.
There are several carparks in the area, as well as street parking.

Corner Hotel is best to get to via public transport.
Venue carpark currently not available – street parking available in surrounding streets.
You can get the tram along Swan St (number 70) to stop 9.
Richmond Station is a very short walk away. For a more direct route, walk via Swan St. For a quieter route, walk via Stewart St.

Access

Schoolhouse Studios

Wheelchair accessible venue (2 accessible bathrooms)
Accessible entry to the building is via front door ramps
Event will be held all on ground level with no steps
4x disabled parking spaces located at rear of building, in the northend of the carpark
Quiet space available
Pre-arrival materials (including a social story and walk through video) will be available before event

Mamma Chen’s

Wheelchair accessible venue with wide doorways throughout (except front porch, which also has step)
1x accessible car space at rear of building
Accessible bathrooms with Braille signs
Main entrance has a ramp, tactile indicators, and handrails
Lowered section of the bar for service
Courtyard is dog-friendly, guide dogs and service dogs welcome inside
Quiet space available
Pre-arrival materials (including a social story and walk through video) will be available before event

Online

The design of this online event is still in progress - we are working to provide Auslan interpretation and live captioning for the event, as well as offer the opportunity for smaller breakout room discussions. A social story will be provided before the event, as well as confirmed accessibility provisions.

Corner Hotel

Venue carpark currently not available – street parking available in surrounding street
Accessible bathroom located on right of female bathroom, to the right of the stage
Ramp entrance on Botherambo St. side of building – please see staff at front entrance, or call 9427 7300 for entry
Event held all on ground level Band Room, with some viewing steps at the back
Guide dogs and service dogs welcome
Quiet space available in the green room
Pre-arrival materials (including a social story and walk through video) will be available before event