Brunswick Music Festival returns from 28 February to 7 March 2027, bringing a week of live music, community celebration, and unforgettable performances to Merri-bek. Save the date and stay tuned for program announcements. Sign up to our EDM to stay in the loop.
Special Projects Expressions of Interest Now Closed
Special Projects Expressions of Interest Now Closed
Expressions of interest (EOIs) for special projects and events for inclusion in the Brunswick Music Festival 2027 program are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. We were excited to receive a diverse range of proposals, including show concepts, venue takeovers, concert lineups, special music projects, new works, album launches and other festival-specific ideas.
Key Dates
- Expressions of Interest Opened: Monday 10 August 2026
- Online EOI Information Session: Thursday 20 August 2026
- Expressions of Interest Closed: 11.59pm, Sunday 13 September 2026
Brunswick Music Festival Welcomes New Programmer El Chantry
Merri-bek City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of El Chantry as the new Programmer for Brunswick Music Festival.
El Chantry is the Programming Manager at Melbourne Recital Centre, where she has curated the Centre's contemporary music program since 2018.
With more than 15 years' experience across music programming, festival production, partnership development and creative leadership, her career has included roles with Melbourne Music Week, Creative Partnerships Australia and Gertrude Street Projection Festival.
"As both a music programmer and a proud Brunswick resident, I have long admired Brunswick Music Festival for its ability to bring people together and genuinely celebrate the diversity of our community." -El Chantry
Privacy Policy
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 pays 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.
