Description

The 39 bells that make up the Federation Bells are controlled by a computer which is programmed to play more than 30 compositions three times a day.

federationbells.com.au is a ground-breaking website that allows you to compose music for Melbourne's Federation Bells. Using an intuitive drag 'n' drop timeline, create a virtual multi-track masterpiece using the 39 distinctive bells. Publish your composition and you can hear it played on the Federation Bells installation in Birrarung Marr.

The Federation Bells can be visited at any time, and are lit after dark. However, they are best visited when they are ringing.

Other special events are outlined in the calendar on www.federationbells.com.au

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Location

Birrarung Marr
Birrarung Marr Batman Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
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Federation Bells are located on the Middle Terrace of Birrarung Marr, more of less right in the middle of the park. It is accessible from the William Barak Pedestrian Bridge.

Contact details

03 9658 8781
info@federationbells.com.au
www.federationbells.com.au

Date & times

20/01/2009 to 20/01/2013

Monday: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Wednesday: 8am - 6pm
Thursday: 8am - 6pm
Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 8am - 6pm

Normally, the Federation Bells can be heard between: 8am to 9am; 12.30pm to 1.30pm and 5pm to 6pm. Special events will also be featured on www.federationbells.com.au. Please note: the bells are being refurbished from November 2011 to March 2012.

How to get there

Trams and buses: Metlink

Price

This is a free event

Features

Music Types:

Urban grooves

Jazz & blues

Classical

World / folk

Bookings

N/A - No bookings