NEWS
Performing Arts Fund grant
Mornington Peninsula Shire recently announced the launch of a new funding program to target creative organisations and individuals working in the performing arts. The Performing Arts Fund, with a value of $500,000, furthers the Shire's commitment to promoting the role...
LIFT multi-arts event
MP Music Network are proud to be a part of Peninsula Collective LIFT - free multi-arts event on Sat 30 April and Sunday 1 May. MPMN will be providing musical performances by Joshua Moore (The Redwoods) on Saturday and Mill on Sunday. Plus a community choir workshop...
DRIFT Festival April 21 – May 1
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council launches the very first DRIFT Festival of Art, Music and Celebration on April 21. For 11 days in Autumn, DRIFT will bring the Peninsula’s venues, places and spaces to life with art of all disciplines, including performance, music,...
FEATURED ARTISTS/GIGS
Matilda Pearl – new single release
The 18 year-old singer-songwriter Matilda Pearl recently arrived on the scene with her vibrant indie-pop sound, and earlier this year she announced signing to indie label, Sweat It Out. Now the Mornington Peninsula based talent delivers another colourful and funky...
Feature artist – Joshua Moore
MP Music Network's 'Thursday Night Live' returns on Thursday 19 August with The Redwoods frontman and songwriter Joshua Moore. The Mount Martha-based singer-songwriter is featured the current edition of  Rolling Stone magazine HERE.
Feature artist – Rich Davies
The 6th edition of MOTH’s inspiring 'Cocoon Project' goes down on Friday 6 August, shining a spotlight on new work created by Melbourne-based folk artist Rich Davies while in isolation. “During that time, I realised that writing has been my go-to, it’s been my...
INDUSTRY NEWS
Local artists and venue in the Music Victoria Awards short list
Congratulations to all the amazing artists and industry professionals who have been shortlisted for the Music Victoria Awards, 2021. A special congratulations to Mornington Peninsula artists Tulliah, Tones & I, and venues Tom Katz! @ Sorrento Portsea RSL and...
Second round of the Vic Gov Live Performance Support program announced
The Victorian Government is providing more support for live performance events that have been cancelled due to the recent coronavirus restrictions. Who will the program support? Victorian presenters and suppliers in the live performance industry who had been...
MP Music Network industry day moved to Weds 13 October
The MPMN 'Professional Development and Networking Event' at the Rye Hotel has been moved from 18 August to 13 October. Themed ‘Connecting the MP Music Community’, the inaugural MP Music Network ‘Professional Development and Networking Event’ will be the largest ever...