Brunswick Music Festival 2026 - Special Projects EOI

2026 Program

Special Projects Expressions of Interest

Brunswick Music Festival is currently taking expressions of interest for special projects or events for inclusion in our 2026 Program.

We want to hear your big ideas. We’re looking for exciting show concepts, venue take-overs, full concert lines ups, special music projects, the creation of new work, album releases, or other ideas that can happen only in a festival context.

Who is eligible?

Independent producers, artists, groups and collectives
Venues/galleries/studios in Brunswick, Brunswick East and Brunswick West
Organisations based or working in Merri-bek
Music-related businesses e.g. record labels, record stores, studios etc.
Hospitality businesses
Collaborations between multiple businesses in these categories

Please note, this is not a call out for individual bands and artists.

What kind of projects and events are we looking for? Applications will be assessed based on the following:

Any event or project format including live music, performance, exhibitions, activations, workshops, talks, or other expressive music-based forms.
Projects that address the BMF core themes of People, Place, Culture, Music through championing community, inclusivity, and sustainability
Projects that foster new and established audiences
Projects that are led by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artistsand/or the Merri-bek priority communities (Women, gender diverse people, people with disability, migrant and refugee communities, and LGBTQIA+ communities).

Key Dates

Online Expression of Interest Information Session – Tuesday 26 August, 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Click Here to Register.
Sydney Road Street Party – Sunday 1 March 2026, 12pm to 6pm
Brunswick Music Festival – 1- 8 March 2026

This form will be closed at 11:59 pm Sunday 14 September 2025.

You can use our budget template to help complete the budget section of this Expression of Interest. Download the budget template byClicking Here .

For enquiries about Brunswick Music Festival Curated Projects please email festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Brunswick Music Festival acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Merri-bek, and pay respect to their Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people and communities. BMF embraces their traditional and contemporary cultural and creative expression and significant contribution to life in the area.

SHUFFLE-PLAY by the Australian Art Orchestra, a curated project of Brunswick Music Festival 2024. Image by Simon Fazio.

6 Seasons of Gariwerd by Amos Roach, an EOI project for Brunswick Music Festival 2025. Image by Simon Fazio.

About You

Key Contact Name *

Pronouns:

Key Contact Phone: *

Key Contact Email: *

Postcode *

Please select which event you're interested in? *

An activation at Sydney Road Street Party 2026Brunswick Music Festival 2026

At The Altar Of Us, an EOI Project for Brunswick Music Festival 2025. Image by Marcus Coblyn.

About Your Project

Which best describes your project genre? *

Other:

What is your project or idea? *Please provide as much information as possible on your vision, design, what form it may take. Max. 1200 characters.

Why do you want to present your project at Brunswick Music Festival 2026? *Max. 800 characters.

Who is involved in the project? *i.e. Organisations, Venues, bands, artists, groups.

Please select if your project team includes any of the following:

What stage is the project at? Have you produced a show/event like this before? *

Do you have a venue in mind? *Please tell us your preferred venue or location within Brunswick, Brunswick West or Brunswick East.

Event Permits

Please note, if your event is located outdoors on Council land, you will be required to apply for an event permit. More information about our event permit application process can be found here: Planning an event (merri-bek.vic.gov.au)

Is the venue accessible for people with disability? *

Do you have a location on Sydney Road in mind? *The venue/location must be within the event precinct between Brunswick Road and Victoria Street.

Gamelan Andata, an EOI project for Sydney Road Street Party 2025. Image by Simon Fazio.

About Your Audiences

What is the audience experience of your project? *Is this a seated / standing event? What is the ideal audience size? How does your audience experience/ interact with the work? What will it feel like for them? Max. 800 characters.

Who is the ideal audience for your event? *For example: Young People, First Nations communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, Gender Diverse communities, People with disability, Migrant and refugee communities. Max. 500 characters.

Neighbourhood Noise performance during Brunswick Music Festival 2025. Image by Simon Fazio.

Project Support

We embrace various partnership models, so please share your requirements to bring your project to life. This could include a set fee, venue support, co-production, production and technical assistance, or help with audience development.

Please outline what support you need from BMF, including any accessibility requirements you or your team may have: *i.e. This could include help with a venue, co-presenting, shared box office risk, a set fee, marketing assistance, production and technical support etc. Max. 800 characters.

Proposed ticket price (enter 0 if your event is free): *

Please attach a simple budget for your project: *

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A link to a budget template has been provided at the top of the form which can be used if needed.

MESS Presents performance during Brunswick Music Festival 2025. Image by Marcus Coblyn.

Supporting Materials

Please provide links and attachments to demonstrate examples of your work and/or project. E.g. A video of the live performance experience.

Web Link 1: *E.g. Website, social media

Web Link 2: *

Video/streaming:

Additional Links:

Image 1: *

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Thank you for your Brunswick Music Festival 2026 Expression of Interest!

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