Make & Take a Beat Music Workshops

Step into the world of music in this high-energy 3-week workshop—covering performing, beatmaking, sound engineering, and real pathways into the industry. Get involved with hands-on sessions, live demos, and group activities while unpacking the sounds you love, building your skills, and growing the confidence to take your next step.

Session 1 (29 May): GROOVIN’ ACOUSTICS

Explore rhythms, sounds and the connection between what we feel and hear in this interactive session. Break into groups for fun, hands-on activities using a variety of percussion instruments.

Session 2 (5 June): GOING ELECTRIC

Dive into a hands-on session where we explore favourite songs, try a plug-in-and-go demo, and get recording while learning the basics of mixing and mastering. Finish with a collaborative looping jam to bring it all together.

Session 3 (12 June): MAKE AND TAKE A BEAT

Enjoy a live performance and get an inside look at a professional music setup. Then, jam together and create a group beat that everyone can take home.

These workshops are open to ages 15+ and all cultures, offering anyone interested the chance to explore music, dive into the creative process, connect with like-minded people, and take their first step into the industry.

Come to one, two or all three sessions.

This program forms part of IC Open Access – Development program.

Date: Fridays | 29 May, 5 June & 12 June

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Location: Darebin Intercultural Centre - 350 High St, Preston 3072

Cost: Free to attend, registration is essential.

About the Artist/Facilitator

Growing up in country Victoria, Rapata Biddle-Maitland discovered early on how powerful music can be, helping him through some of his most emotional moments. With limited opportunities in his hometown, he worked and saved to follow his dream of moving to Melbourne, where he studied at JMC Academy and immersed himself in the music industry. Over the past six years, he’s been creating and performing his own music while gaining hands-on experience as an AV Tech and Sound Engineer across venues and events. From producing and beat-making to songwriting, instrument performance, and music distribution, he’s passionate about helping others explore music, build their skills, and take their first steps toward a career they love.

Registration and Access

This is a free event however registration is highly recommended.

Please ring doorbell on arrival for access to the IC.

There is a quiet reflection room available in the IC.

If you have any access requirements to support your attendance at this event, please get in touch on (03) 8470 8440 or [email protected].

Please see The Darebin IC (Intercultural Centre) Access Information at The Darebin IC Venue Accessibility Information (1)

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Acknowledgement of Country

Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and future leaders.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High St Preston, VIC 3072, 350 High Street, Preston, Australia

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