MORE 2026

5-9 January, 2026
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria (Various venues)

Ensemble Offspring returns to the Peninsula Summer Music Festival in 2026 with a new project ‘Every Plant has its own Dreaming’ by Aaron Wyatt and Nature Stories at Main Ridge Estate.

Thursday 19 February, 4pm
The Church (Alexandria)

Momo is a theatrical journey blending circus, contemporary music, and playfulness to inspire young people. Guided by a Chaplin-esque clown, audiences explore Kurtág’s solo pieces and Dusapin’s Momo, a tale of self-discovery in a circus.

Thursday 5 March, 8pm
Tempo Rubato, Melbourne

Solo, duos and trios by some of the world’s most revered composers alongside the freshest new voices for voice, piano and percussion. Featuring new works by Jack Symonds and Hatched Composer alumnus Alex Maltas.

Monday 9 March, 7pm
Location TBA

Australian percussionist Claire Edwardes is set to captivate audiences with her highly anticipated 2026 album, Dual Attractor. This album celebrates Claire’s unmatched virtuosity and creativity, showcasing an array of compositions written exclusively for her.

Sunday 15 March, 2pm
Tonic Restaurant, Milthorpe

Ensemble Offspring perform for the first time as part of the OCMF Farewell Lunch. Songbirds is a virtuosic trio performanceof Australia’s leading composers sends audiences on a musical journey through nature where birdsong leads the way.

Friday 17 April, 6:30pm
Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga

Ensemble Offspring returns to Wagga Wagga to present the Opening Concert as part of the inaugural Wagga Weekender playing To Listen, To Sing - music of First Nations composers. It is a true celebration of the oldest surviving culture on earth.

Friday 19 June, 6:30pm
Beleura House & Garden, Mornington

Featuring Claire Edwardes OAM and Blair Harris, this concert will be a joyful collision of cello and percussion in the stunning setting of Beleura House. This playful program features upbeat, eclectic works that span the latest decade of American and Australian music.

Sunday 10 July, 4pm
Church Street Studios, Camperdown

Join panellists Sonya Holowell, Nicole Smede, Mark Munk Ross and Sienna Walker to discuss the state of First Nations music in Australia and experience a brand new work entitled ‘The Lucky Country’ by our First Nations Composer in Residence Mark Munk Ross.

Monday 27 July, 7pm
Bay 20, Carriageworks, Redfern

Performing alone yet moving within each other's orbit, Ensemble Offspring's world-renowned chamber musicians step into the spotlight at Carriageworks featuring works by Huw Belling, Holly Harrison and Jane Sheldon alongside modern classics from international big names.

Friday 24 August, 7pm
The Art House, Wyong

To Listen, To Sing features an array of new chamber music by First Nations voices from the past 10 years of Ngarra-Burria; First Peoples Composers celebrating culture and country. It is a true celebration of the enmeshing of western art music and the oldest surviving culture on earth.

Sunday 23 August, 4pm
The Courthouse, Gunning

To Listen, To Sing features an array of new chamber music by First Nations voices from the past 10 years of Ngarra-Burria; First Peoples Composers celebrating culture and country. It is a true celebration of the enmeshing of western art music and the oldest surviving culture on earth.

Saturday 19 September, 2pm
Four Winds Festival, Barragga Bay

Stories of Water and Earth features Nardi Simpson (Yuwaalaraay) and Melanie Mununggurr (Djapa) as front women alongside Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring, weaving together instrumental chamber music, beat poetry and dreaming stories.

Sunday 20 September, 1pm
Boyd Education Centre, Bundanon

Stories of Water and Earth features Nardi Simpson (Yuwaalaraay) and Melanie Mununggurr (Djapa) as front women alongside Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring, weaving together instrumental chamber music, beat poetry and dreaming stories.

Friday 25 September, 7pm
Nexus Arts, Adelaide


Stories of Water and Earth features Nardi Simpson (Yuwaalaraay) and Melanie Mununggurr (Djapa) as front women alongside Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring, weaving together instrumental chamber music, beat poetry and dreaming stories.

Sunday 27 September, 3pm
New Annual Festival, Newcastle

Stories of Water and Earth features Nardi Simpson (Yuwaalaraay) and Melanie Mununggurr (Djapa) as front women alongside Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring, weaving together instrumental chamber music, beat poetry and dreaming stories.

Friday 9 October, 7pm
Rosina Auditorium, Abbotsford Convent

Ensemble Offspring joins the virtuosic students of ANAM in a program of ‘EO classics’ including works by First Nations composers (Avery, Simpson), local Australian legends (Harrison, Coelho, Moore) and international stars (Higdon, Yi).