NEWS
MP Shire grants still open
Grant and funding applications are still open for several grants for community groups, organisations and individuals. Helping organisations, individuals and businesses connect with and apply for grants and funding. Â Access their grants and funding portal. Funding...
MP Music Network ‘Music Industry Day’ program announced
The second MP Music Network 'Music Industry Day' program has been released. Building on last year’s successful online event when over 100 people attended, this will be one of the biggest gatherings of industry on the Peninsula. Dozens of industry experts from the...
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...
FEATURED ARTISTS/GIGS
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...
Feature Artist – Shelby German
Drawing from a broad range of influences in the realms of rock, pop, soul and indie music, 18 year old Shelby German is the latest young songwriting talent to emerge from Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula. Her debut single Shangri La is inspired by 70’s psychedelic...
INDUSTRY NEWS
Last chance to vote in the Music Victoria Awards
Vote now for your Best Album, Best Group, Best Song, Best Live Act, Best Solo Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best Musician of 2021 (check out the nominees below). The winners will be announced at the 2021 Music Victoria Awards on 9 December. Public Voting...
MP Music Network industry day a huge success
We were overwhelmed by the turnout for our inaugural MP Music Network 'Professional Development and Networking Event' which took place on Wednesday 13th. Due to the ongoing restrictions, it was a virtual event. Themed ‘Connecting the MP Music Community’, over 100...
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...