Ready? Start! is an independant Videogame + Art event, hosted annually in Melbourne by a small group of dedicated creatives (and gamers!) 

Ready? Start! began in 2025 as a University Project, aimed at diversifiying gaming third spaces and opening up e-sports scenes to be more accessible for everyone. Now, Ready? Start! is contuining to grow into a bigger & better community focused gaming event, with a focus on gaming related art vendors, activities & interactables, indie developers, speed-running as well as FGC tournies!

Videogame fandoms are almost always meeting on the digital, 
Ready? Start! aims to help build community around games in a way that is accessible and enjoyable by everyone - not just those who are competitive players. Here at Ready? Start! we have a moral aim to uplift and support the voices of queer & feminine people in our wonderful Melbourne gaming community.

We hope you come along for the ride!