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Communitas Workshops

All the information on participating in workshops and attending on the day.

By RISING

Published : Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Last updated : Wed, Apr 2, 2025

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The annual ritual of Communitas is officially kicking off again. It's the SHOUSE-led mass-musicking event where everyone's in the band, including you. And this year, it's even bigger. 

Register for the event

Confirm your attendance for the big day on Sun 08 June at Melbourne Town Hall.

If you're unable to attend a workshop in the lead-up because of other commitments or location, that's totally fine. Register your interest below, and we'll contact you about securing your spot closer to the day.


Attend a workshop

Head to one these workshops to help create and craft the songs you'll all be singing at Melbourne Town Hall.

  • All workshops are free to attend

  • You can attend as many workshops as you like (but spaces are limited, so if you can no longer attend please email ticketing@rising.melbourne)

  • Attendance guarantees you a ticket for the event in June

What to expect

We’ll be learning three simple, powerful songs. No experience needed. Just bring your voice and your vibe. If you have an instrument, whatever it is, bring it along. If you don't or are instro-curious, there will be some for you.

These workshops are for all. They're happening in Brunswick, Newport and Geelong and they go for an hour to hour-and-a-half.

There’s space to stand out or blend in. If you joined us last time, we need you back. You know the magic. Help us build it again. There’ll be singing. There’ll be moving, there’ll be a little chaos and a lot of collective joy.

What to bring

  • Your instrument of choice (if you have one)

  • Dress to be comfortable and able to move

Workshop dates

WORKSHOP 1 | Newport

Co-presented with The Substation and SHOUSE

Where

The Substation, 1 Market Street Newport VIC 3015

When

Saturday 26 April, 11am–1pm. Doors open 10.45am

Access

For venue access information, visit The Substation website.

WORKSHOP 2 | Geelong

Co-presented with Platform Arts and SHOUSE

Where

Platform Arts, 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220. Access via Gheringhap Street

When

Sunday 27 April, 11am–1pm. Doors open 10.30am

Access

For venue access information, visit the Platform Arts website.

WORKSHOP 3 | Brunswick

Presented by RISING and SHOUSE

Where

Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056

When

Saturday 10 May, 11am–1pm. Doors open 10.30am

Access

For venue access information, visit the Brunswick Ballroom website.

WORKSHOP 4 | Brunswick

Presented by RISING and SHOUSE

Where

Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056

When

Saturday 24 May, 11am–1pm. Doors open 10.30am

Access

For venue access information, visit the Brunswick Ballroom website.

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