Instrumentalist and composer Mindy Meng Wang’s global outlook has helped her redefine the parameters of traditional Chinese music.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Art gallery
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006
"I visit the NGV and I feel more connected to the city. It’s a great gathering place, and it reminds me of how culturally diverse Melbourne is."
Mindy MENG WANG
Melbourne Recital Centre
Live music venue
31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006
"The Melbourne Recital Centre was where I did my first ever performance in Melbourne. The building itself is really impressive, and it holds special memories for me."
Mindy MENG WANG
The Jazzlab
Live music venue
27 Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056
"One of my favorite places is The Jazzlab, where you can enjoy classic jazz from some of Melbourne’s best musicians."
Mindy MENG WANG
Brunswick Ballroom
Live music venue
314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
"Sydney Road has so many great live music venues, from the Brunswick Ballroom to the Retreat Hotel, to Tempo Rubato, there are six or seven really good music venues within about a 10-minute walk from each other."
Mindy MENG WANG
CERES Community Environment Park
Non-profit organisation
Stewart St & Roberts St, Roberts St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
"On weekends I like visiting CERES farm in Brunswick, where you can buy fresh organic produce and sit down for a coffee at their café which has a great atmosphere."
Mindy MENG WANG
Merri Creek
River
Merri Creek, Melbourne
"When I need to reset or reconnect with nature, I take a long walk and explore Merri Creek."
Mindy MENG WANG