BALNARRING will be buzzing with live music, community activities, and talent when Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz takes over the town on Saturday 21 March.
Organised by the Mornington Peninsula Shire in partnership with the Live Music Office, the one-day free micro-festival will run from 10am to 11pm, offering performances across multiple venues and outdoor spaces.
More than 30 local bands and performers are set to entertain audiences of all ages, highlighting the region’s vibrant music scene while connecting musicians, audiences, and local businesses.
Performances will take place at venues including The Social Club Balnarring, Balnarring Bowling Club, and St Mark’s Anglican Church, with additional stages set up at the Village Common and Skate Park.
The event will also feature a record fair, a drumming workshop with Poul Grage, a Welcome to Country by Jillian West, and a community sausage sizzle hosted by Balnarring CFA and sponsored by Community Bank Balnarring.
“Pretty Snazz in the Nazz brings community, musicians and audiences together from across the peninsula and beyond. It is a powerful reminder that live music belongs everywhere and to everyone, and access is an essential part of community health and wellbeing,” councillor David Gill said.
The micro-festival is part of the Peninsula LIVE initiative, which aims to strengthen the local music ecosystem. Delivered in partnership with Live Music Office, OneMusic Australia, and APRA AMCOS, and supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia, the program seeks to create opportunities for artists, venues, and industry professionals across the Mornington Peninsula.
The event is the first of two micro-festivals planned for 2026, celebrating creativity, activating public spaces, and supporting emerging local talent.
First published in the Mornington News – 17 March 2026
