Federation Bells

[1] To achieve the acoustical tuning of the bells, Behzad Keramati Nigjeh, an aerospace engineer, also cooperated in this project.

The bell's vibration modes were modelled and optimised using a sophisticated Finite Element software developed by Dr Joe Tomas.

In late 2006, the City of Melbourne entered into an agreement with Arts Victoria to manage the Federation Bells for four years.

The City of Melbourne plans include expanding the number and range of compositions that are played on the Federation Bells, special events and greater public access.

In 2012 The refurbished system was launched on 1 April with live synchronised concerts of music specially composed for the Bells, ranging from Opera, to acoustic, to Rock and Dance.

Being able to see the different shapes and hear how they sound is fundamental to the aural-visual aesthetic of the project and the underlying concept of integrating the various traditional bell forms.

On a daily basis (8–9 am 12.30–1.30 and 5–6 pm) selections of over 200 pieces play, allowing people to wander amongst the bells for an exhilarating experience or sit nearby and enjoy their clear and gentle musicality.