Brunswick Music Festival returns in 2026 with new programmer MzRizk seeking creative proposals from independent artists.
Expressions of interest are now open for Naarm’s longest-running inner-city music festival, which will return from 1-8 March 2026. Brunswick Music Festival kicks off with the Sydney Road Street Party on Sunday, 1 March, followed by a week of non-stop live music across Brunswick, Brunswick East and Brunswick West.
New programmer MzRizk brings a global CV including Glastonbury, WOMADelaide and collaborations with Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers. Her vision focuses on creating a vibrant, inclusive program that reflects the cultural richness of the area while amplifying underrepresented voices, building on her long-standing relationship with BMF including producing events like Golden Threads.
Brunswick Music Festival expressions of interest
- Applications open now, close Sunday, 14 September at 11:59pm
- Info session – Tuesday, 26 August, 6pm to 7pm
- Festival dates – Saturday, 1 March to Saturday, 8 March 2026
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Applications are sought for exciting show concepts, venue takeovers, full concert lineups, special music projects, new work creation and album releases that can only happen in a festival context. Priority goes to projects that address BMF’s core themes of People, Place, Culture and Music while championing community, inclusivity and sustainability.
Eligible applicants include independent producers, artists, groups and collectives, venues and galleries within Brunswick areas, organisations based in Merri-bek, music-related businesses, hospitality venues, and collaborations between these categories. Special consideration for projects led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and Merri-bek priority communities including women, gender diverse people, people with disability, migrant and refugee communities, and LGBTQIA+ people.
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