Wild At Heart
Band Incubator Showcase

Come along to the FIRST EVER Band Incubator showcase on MON 13TH APRIL at Mamma Chen’s, FREE entry from 5:30PM onward!

Wild at Heart’s brand new BAND INCUBATOR program empowers people with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental & chronic illness to create music in a supportive band setting. Build confidence, musical skills, community and create music with peers.
Plus we’ll be featuring a few of our songwriters with brand new material!

Open to all skill levels; Bands are formed based on current skill levels and what instrument/s participants are interested in playing. Led by an experienced musician (Band Mentor), bands work at their own pace, with flexible approaches to participation, access and support, creating space for every artist to grow and contribute.

TERM 2 2026 BAND INCUBATOR is a 10-week program; working together to co-write lyrics and melodies, vote on a band name, practice playing in a group and perform live at a WAH-curated gig. Participants can also book 1:1 instrument mentoring to assist with their band work.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:
– This event will unfortunately not be Auslan interpreted
– This event will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Wild at Heart Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/wildatheartcommunityarts
– The entrance of Mamma Chen’s is on Albert St, with ramp access for mobility aids
– There is a video pinned to @mammachens on instagram regarding accessible path from Footscray station & other features in the venue
– 1 accessibility parking spot out the back of the venue, on Raleigh St
– Plenty of regular parking nearby
– Accessible bathroom on site
– Free earplugs & ear-defenders to borrow
– Variety of seating available in the bandroom (stools, chairs and benches)
– Strictly no use of strobe lighting
– PLEASE DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE SICK, and monitor your health before attending.

Mamma Chen’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the true owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.