Brunswick Music Festival
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Merri-bek City Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for special projects or events for inclusion in the 2027 Brunswick Music Festival program. The festival runs from 28 February to 7 March 2027, bringing a week of live music, community celebration and performances to Merri-bek. Scope The Council is seeking big ideas for special projects or events that can happen only in a festival context. The scope includes: Exciting show concepts Venue take-overs Full concert line-ups Special music projects Creation of new work Album releases Other ideas suited only to a festival context Tender Briefing An online EOI information session will be held for this opportunity. Date: Thursday 20 August 2026 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Format: Virtual briefing Register for the online EOI information session How to Apply Expressions of Interest Open: Monday 10 August 2026 Expressions of Interest Close: 11:59 pm, Sunday 13 September 2026 Learn more about the Special Projects EOI Enquiries Contact the Arts and Culture Team, Festivals Team: Phone: 9240 1111 Email: festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
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