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PENINSULA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Now in it’s 17th year, PSMF offers a wide ranging and diverse program of classical and contemporary music events permeating the vibrant and beautiful venues of the Mornington Peninsula, from wineries with stunning views to quaint churches and the spectacular hot springs.  

Local and international artists feature in programs of music that range from the familiar to challenging, including brand new works as well as crossing all genres and forms. Highlights of the 2023 festival include international recorder sensation Anna Stegmann at the beautiful Port Phillip Estate, the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra in a gala event at St Johns, Flinders, Iranian-Australian duo ZӧJ at the Peninsula Hot Springs, and a First Nations/classical collaboration between Jalgany and Melbourne classical group Inventi, performing at both the Peninsula Hot Springs and Aboriginal gathering place, Willum Warrain.

Venues include Peninsula Hot Springs, Aboriginal gathering place Willum Warrain, Moorooduc Estate, Port Phillip Estate and Main Ridge Estate wineries, Balnarring Civic Reserve, St John’s Anglican Church in Flinders (as the festival hub) and four aged care centres across the region.  

PSMF includes in their program, a series of outreach and engagement events including free performances for families, events for residents in aged care and partnerships with local indigenous community centres.  

Nominated as a Finalist in the Music Victoria Awards (2022) for Best Festival (Metro), PSMF is a vibrant and diverse festival which draws a wide ranging audience to their events and is a highlight of the Australian  summer music festival calendar. 

PSMF DIRECTORS - Ben Opie and Melissa Doecke

Festival Director’s Ben Opie & Melissa Doecke took over the reigns of the festival in 2023 and can’t wait to share their 2024 program with you. It will feature old favourites as well as some new ideas on how we can experience music on the Peninsula. There will be events for families and some special guests joining us from overseas.

Please contact us to sign up to our mailing list to be kept informed of upcoming events. We can’t wait to see you in January 2024.