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Listening Practice

Glyn Davis Building (MSD) · Parkville

an hour of listening to one record properly, phones away

Event Infowhatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app needed
🗓️Thu 12 Nov 2026 · 11:30am
🎟️Free
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Dates & times

Thu 12 Nov · 11:30am – 12:30pm

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About

In a series of sessions which pay tribute to the Japanese listening café tradition, participants will quietly share the pleasure of listening to a vinyl record. Join in the rare calm of an hour in Melbourne School of Design’s Japanese Room and take the opportunity to focus on the often-neglected practice of observation through listening. This intentional listening experience will be guided by slow looking practitioner Olivia Meehan. Each session of the listening programme will focus on a different record of either jazz, ambient, or piano music.

In a small group in a delightful architectural environment you can expect a 60-minute close listening experience with opportunities for discussion afterwards. This is a device-free environment so just bring yourself.

Registration is required to attend.

Quick answers

When is Listening Practice?

Thu 12 Nov 2026, 11:30am.

Where is it?

Glyn Davis Building (MSD), Parkville, VIC.

How much is it?

It is free.

Where do I find out more?

On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.

How do I find out which of my mates are keen?

Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.

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