JUNE’S TUNE
Mello House takes another birthday turn this month
and we invite you all there alongside us to righteously celebrate the 8!
Since opening in June 2017, the shared memories of the past seven years hold dear. Bonded by a joyful and often hard-hitting array of storytelling, connection, and a fine balance of dancing and highfalutin, firm friendships have formed, knowledge has blossomed, and our cultural curiosity continues to thrive.
We salute you dear Members.
The Mello House credo is literally ‘to gather’, so we toast you as our raison d’être and continue to dedicate our days in your home away from home to you.
Happy Birthday everyone.
And don’t forget…
SAVE THE DATE
In celebration of our Eighth Anniversary
‘AFTER 8’
Saturday 26 July, 7pm
RSVP HERE – Invitation to follow
AN UPDATE…
As Scott King relocates to Eastern shores, he now sits within the precious role of Mello House Ambassador. After 8.5 years – from pre-opening to the present day, we are thrilled that the legacy, knowledge and cultural connection Scott embedded so firmly within our home away from home, is safe in his hands.
Joined at the hip with Scott for many years in working partnership within the Club, Ali Bodycoat now takes on the baton as Head of House to continue the ethos of the Mello House community. Ali has spent almost ten years working within the State Buildings, first joining Mello House as a preopening original Member in 2017, then working closely with Director Adrian Fini and Scott within the Club, enhancing the metamorphosis of the role that she encompasses today.
We take a moment to congratulate and celebrate Scott’s incredible custodianship, filled to the brim with his inimitable joie de vivre, style, effervescence and grace, and congratulate Ali as she champions the mantle to continue this journey alongside you.
Simply put, the team is still here for you so look out for Mellotivo hosted by Mr King on Friday 13 June, and we look forward to toasting you all at the Mello House 8th Anniversary Party – AFTER 8, on Saturday 26 July.
Do join us for all the love and bubbles….salute!
Image: Scott King & Ali Bodycoat by Natasja Kremers.
Alana Hunt joins the alumni of State Buildings Artists in Residence [AIR] this month.
Based in Sydney, Alana will reside at COMO The Treasury for two weeks from Monday 9 June, as she focuses on developing her solo exhibition, launching at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) this October.
Alana’s long-term, research-driven projects often unfold through video, photography, publishing, and public interventions, shaped by over a decade on Gija and Miriwoong Country in north-west Australia.
Alana will host three conversations during her residency that are open to the public and well worth investigating.
Visit Alana in her artist studio in The Mark and don’t miss this diversely fascinating artist during her Residency.
Mello House welcomes you, Alana!
WHERE: Artist Studio – The Mark, Postal Hall
WHEN: Monday 9 – Saturday 21 June
DISCOVER MORE HERE.
Image – Alana Hunt.
NORTHERN LIGHTS
In celebration of their 80th anniversary, we are delighted to welcome Musica Viva [MVA] back to the Mello House Lounges for a rare and exceptional performance.
Swedish-Norwegian violinist, Johan Dalene gripped the world’s attention when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019. A recent announcement as Artist-in-Residence with London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this charismatic 24-year-old performer makes his Australian debut alongside eloquent, world-renowned pianist, Jennifer Marten-Smith.
With only one public concert scheduled for their Perth season, this Mello House addition to a back-to-back national tour, delivers an exquisite opportunity to witness an intimate performance in our very own Lounge.
Following the recital, MVA CEO Anne Frankenberg will sit in brief conversation with Johan and Jennifer to reflect on their partnership playing together as part of this special national tour with Musica Viva Australia.
Delight in a beautiful evening of music exploring works which are imbued with romance and shot through with virtuosity.
WHERE: Mello House Lounge
WHEN: Wednesday 18 June, 6pm
RSVP essential HERE by Wednesday 11 June
Guests welcome – numbers limited.
DEEP SEA DIVE
Imagine exploring the deepest, darkest flats and cracks of the oceans – where life exists amongst pressure that is unimaginable, and quite unreachable.
Dr Todd Bond is here to assist as he takes us on an expedition to the planet’s most chasmic realms. From the hadal trenches offshore of Japan, to the abyssal plains off Fremantle, he will share discoveries of the incredible creatures inhabiting extreme environments, including those at 6000m in our own backyard, whilst delving into the challenges of deep-sea exploration, and the importance of protecting deep-sea ecosystems.
Discover how specialised equipment, built in a shed in Shenton Park, is enabling ground-breaking research and uncovering unique biodiversity in areas inaccessible to all other research groups in Australia.
Dr Todd Bond is the Deputy Director of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre at The University of Western Australia. A marine ecologist with over a decade of experience, his research focuses on the ecology of fishes, particularly in hadal and abyssal environments.
A deep, deep, deep dive, not to be missed.
WHEN: Tuesday 24 June, 6pm
WHERE: Mello House Lounge
RSVP essential HERE by Tuesday 17 June
Guests welcome
Image supplied by Dr Todd Bond.
SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
They say diamonds are forever, but not everyone chooses to swallow the cost of putting a ring on it. If you are a firm “Dr No” to the Martini, then this masterclass is not for you, but if you are an advocate for the lemon twist, this might well be the time you realise, you only live twice.
In the second edition of Orkhan Mammadov’s hard-liquor exploration, we invite you to take a Maserati-fueled joyride down Dumaine Lane and get thoroughly acquainted with the peel of it all – Mammadov-style.
This series involves tasting five different Martinis – the Classic Vodka, Classic Gin, the Martinez, the Vesper, and a very special Signature Martini.
‘Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?’
We’re sure that you do….
WHEN: Thursday 26 June, 6pm
WHERE: Mello House Lounges
RSVP essential HERE by Friday 20 June
$$: $99 with comestibles included
Guests welcome – numbers limited.
SPECIAL RESERVE CELLAR
A message from your House Manager – Orkhan Mammadov.
“Dear Member…Hidden just beyond the everyday, a new world awaits – welcome to the Mello House Special Reserve Cellar.
A curated collection of rare and remarkable whiskies and spirits from across the globe, this cabinet of liquid stories is now available exclusively to Mello House Members. From Japanese elegance to Islay’s smoky swagger, from Indian spice to local legends – every bottle holds a tale worth sipping.
HOW IT WORKS
Select your spirit of choice from our ever-evolving Reserve List.
We’ll store it safely in the Mello House cabinet, ready whenever you are.
You’ll receive your own personalised etched glass – a quiet nod to your excellent taste.
I invite you to join our private Whisky Club, for tastings, deep dives, and conversations over drams worth remembering – and do note, this is not just a list, it is an invitation – to savour, to share, to sit and sip slowly.
Explore the full collection at the Front Desk but be warned – there are only a few of each, and once they’re gone… they’re gone.
Yours in service, OM.”
For more details, email Orkhan HERE.
MELLOTIVO – JUNE 2025
Every Friday from 530pm
” I bless the rains down in Africa…” Toto
FRIDAY 6 – HANS FIANCE
Hit that half-way marker with a June groove.
Just you, Hans, and the invisible grand.
Your Friday Feature tonight – BEER CORNER.
FRIDAY 13 – SPECIAL EDITION
Mello House Ambassador, Scott King hosts Mellotivo with
Ali Bodycoat (vocals) & Jackson Venables (guitar & vocals)
kicking off the winter of all Friday’s.
Followed by Harlem Nocturnes’ smoking-hot jazz glory.
Your Friday Feature tonight – LONG CHIM.
FRIDAY 20 – RUSSELL HOLMES DUO
Russell rains golden melodies all through the Lounge with divinely
double bass – praise be!
Your Friday Feature tonight – POST.
FRIDAY 27 – PENNY KING & CHRIS FOSTER
Penny – with those dulcet tones that fuel a Friday like no other,
paired with Chris on the grand piano – an array of tunes that twinkle and shine.
Your Friday Feature tonight – PETITION.
