Naarm, this one’s for you.
JMC Academy’s Melbourne Open Day is landing this May, and it’s shaping up to be a full-spectrum celebration of creativity with hands-on, thought-provoking, and industry-connected activities all throughout the day!
Join us on Saturday May 2 from 9:45AM to 3:00PM, as our Melbourne campuses across Bank Street and Park Street come alive with workshops, panels, performances, and live demonstrations. In a city known for its depth of culture and creative edge, JMC Melbourne is right at home!
Here are our must-see moments for Melbourne’s Creative Open Day…
Catch Creativity Happening in Real Time
Expect Melbourne’s Open Day to unfold like a working creative studio, with layers, collaboration, and constant evolution. Come early for a complimentary coffee and snack to fuel yourself for the adventure ahead!
You might find yourself watching a recording session in a professional studio before stepping into a Dolby Atmos listening experience that reshapes how sound moves around you. Across the way, film and TV students are running a live studio, while nearby, a grading suite screens student-made short films.
Upstairs, design students exhibit their work, while animation labs open up for sketching, experimenting, and play. And throughout the day, live music threads everything together (a constant reminder that creativity here doesn’t sit still!).
Find Your Space (And Test It Out!)
Every creative discipline at JMC is bringing something different to the table for Open Day… and it’s up to you to try it for yourself!
Acting and Music Theatre lean into physicality and performance, with stage combat, self-tape workshops, and a Broadway ensemble session set against the Melbourne skyline.
Animation and Game Design is hands-on and exploratory, with gaming arcades and open labs where you can dive straight into the tools.
Audio Engineering and Sound Production spans the full spectrum from recording sessions to hip-hop mixing and immersive Dolby Atmos experiences.
Film and Television Production builds momentum through live studio work, camera and lighting demos, and student film showcases.
Design (Visual Communication) blends concept and execution, with creature mashup studios and curated student exhibitions.
Entertainment Management creates space for conversation, with a live panel unpacking careers in the creative industries alongside a student exhibition.
Music keeps the energy high, with jam sessions, beat-making workshops, and live performances woven throughout the day.
And for those looking to elevate their practice, Postgraduate Studies offers insight into where your creative career could go next!
JMC’s Creative Open Days Are Far More Than A Tour...
Because Melbourne doesn’t do surface-level and neither do we.
This isn’t just a walkthrough. It’s an invitation into a working creative environment, where ideas are tested, refined, and sometimes completely reworked in real time.
Expect conversation, experimentation, and a few unexpected moments along the way!
Event Details
📍 JMC Academy Melbourne — South Melbourne Campus
(171–172 Bank St & 208 Park St)
📅 Saturday, May 2 2026
⏰ 9:45AM – 3:00PM
Take the First Step
Start where you are. Follow what interests you. See what sticks!
