Music community at VU
Our community of passionate music students and staff specialise in popular and contemporary music.
Discover what's happening in the VU music community, attend a gig, and listen to some of the great tunes VU students and staff are creating.
Kindred Studios
VU Music at Kindred Studios
We are proud to have our music courses located at the amazing Kindred Studios, a purpose-built space for creative individuals and organisations in Yarraville, Melbourne.
We have our own dedicated music rehearsal rooms, a bespoke recital performance hall and recording studio, as well as a huge range of equipment available for student use.
We also hold monthly performances in the Kindred Front Space band room, giving our Music students the opportunity to perform in a real life venue regularly, as part of the studies.
During their time at Kindred, students can make use of Kindred's acclaimed, newly-renovated Front Band Room and Bar, as well as their film and photography studio.
News & events
News archive:
- Sunshine Daydream Music Festival featuring VU Music graduates
- Video of Ensemble Performance @ Unichoonz
- VU Open Day & VU Music Info Session in August
- End of Semester One Music Recitals are a Wrap!
- VU Graduate Band Announce Regional Tour
- Maddie Jackway wins Council Award for Most Outstanding Music Student
- AIF Song Series Collaboration with VU Music students
- Sherry Rich New Album Launch & Art Exhibition
- VU Music Agency band Washed Up Wizards featured in Westsider Magazine
VU Music community sounds
Listen to our talented staff and students.
Our staff
We have an exceptionally talented music team that work with our students. Learn more about our staff below.
Artist in residence
Victoria University is proud to support the VU Music artist in residence program, which invites a musician of merit to produce new works utilising 'on campus' spaces at Kindred Studios with the assistance of VU music staff and students.
VU Music is excited about future opportunities for artists in this program. The inaugural artist in residence is Sherry Rich.
Go to www.sherryrich.com to find out more.
VU Music Agency
The VU Music Agency represents a diverse range of high quality contemporary music acts, springing from our acclaimed Victoria University music courses.
Students enrolled in our courses are given the opportunity to join the Music Agency, opening the doors to paid professional work as a musician whilst they are studying and giving them invaluable experience working in the Melbourne music industry.
Our experienced VU Music Agency Manager, Sherry Rich, guides and mentors our students to develop their band branding, photos and setlists.
You can also book an act to add atmosphere to your community fairs festivals, art opening, corporate occasion or party. Whether you need a solo singer songwriter, cafe duo, jazz ensemble, heavy rock, funky dance, wedding or party band – you’ll find the perfect entertainment all the while supporting the local Melbourne music community.
Contact us
Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you with any enquiries about our music courses at Kindred Studios.