Professional Background

Melynda von Wayward has a BA in Dramatic Arts from the Victorian College of the Arts (majoring in technical production) and a Grad Dip in Arts Management from the University of Melbourne. 

Melynda has  been  part of the Australian arts and cultural sector for 30 years, working in many different capacities, including as a Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Circus Agent, Front of House Attendant, Arts Editor, Writer, Visual Artist, Musician and Subculture Historian. 

Melynda has also been a a Creative Producer and has created and managed many of her own projects including Cabaret Events,  Art Exhibitions, Installations, and Fundraising Events. 

Melynda has also been successful in receiving funding from Government bodies on several occasions.

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Courses / Resources

Melynda von Wayward has created several in-depth and affordable online courses and resources to assist creative individuals and organisations who are engaged in the Australian Arts and Cultural Sector.

Courses and Resources include:

• All About Styling Resource - How to Become a professional Fashion Stylist or Image Consultant

• High-Quality Grant Writing Skills for the Australian Arts and Cultural Sector.

• High Quality Grant Writing Skills for   Touring and Festivals

•  How to get Sponsorship for Creative Events

• How to create your own Event - Fundraiser, Music Gig, Art Exhibition, Cabaret, Theatre Production, Fashion Parade

Professional Consultation

Melynda von Wayward is available as an arts management and grant writing consultant. 

Melynda can offer her professional skills and knowledge to creative individuals and arts organisations who require arts management and grant writing assistance.  

Melynda can assist with the entire grant writing process, helping to ensure that all the key application criteria is met, that the budget balances,  and that the application has been properly submitted. 

Melynda can also assist individual artists and arts organisations with the creation, planning and management of arts projects, as well as with WH&S checks and more...

NB: Individuals and organisations are expected to be 100% involved in the grant writing process. 

Subculture Research

• Melynda von Wayward is the project creator of a website called Punk Journey - The History of the Melbourne Punk Scene (1977-1987).  

• She has also self-published a photographic book titled 'Punk a Photography Journey: 2004 - 2007' that captures and celebrates the colour, style and attitude of the contemporary Melbourne punk scene.

• In 2014 Melynda curated Punk Journey: St Kilda + Beyond and in 2017 she curated St Kilda’s Alright: The Fred Negro Experience. 

• In 2024, Melynda created a research project called WIMSK about the history of women in Australian Music from 1900-2025, with a strong focus on St Kilda as the centre of live music in Melbourne. This research was part of the 2025 ROAR Fest Program.