Mountaingrass

20/05/2026

MOUNTAINGRASS 2026 — WE’RE COMING! 🎻

We’re absolutely thrilled to be heading to Mountaingrass Festival 2026!
There’s something special about a weekend full of pickin’, harmonies, old-time tunes, campfire songs, and music lovers who truly “get it.” We can’t wait to share songs, stories, and a few surprises with you all.
If you’re planning to attend, let us know below 👇
Who’s camping? Who’s jamming? Who’s bringing the mandolin? 😄

19/05/2026

IBMA International Band Performance Grant! Here is a little bit of information about this great opportunity and a link to a webinar about the background to the grant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkZjppO4hs0

The Often Herd are returning for a tour to the US this year. With support from IBMA they have been given some great anchor gigs and festival appearances with support by the IBMA.

09/05/2026

Have you booked your accommodation yet for MOUNTAINGRASS 2O26? Bright has some wonderful options and there is something for all different types of wants and needs!
Get your bookings done now to avoid disappointment later!
The festival is over the weekend of November 13 - 15, but it’s always lovely to add a few extra days in the alpine region!
Here is an easy option to get you started in your search for accommodation -

Search and book Bright accommodation. Options include luxury getaways, houses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, holiday parks and camping.

16/04/2026

Announcing the ABOTMA Young Performer of the Year Grant recipient for 2026 is Lucy Kammermann!
Lucy, from South Australia, played Mountaingrass last year in a band, The Borough, from QLD.
She is a great talent and top performer already and it will be interesting to see her play and develop more over the coming years! Well done Lucy!
For more information check out the details under News on the Mountaingrass website.

10/04/2026

Wow! Thanks Richard Drew for the new poster for the upcoming MOUNTAINGRASS 2026 Festival! Please share and distribute this poster near and far!! We would love to have a bumper crowd in November at Bright!

31/03/2026

News flash… the performers applications form was a bit tricky to access this morning but it’s all fixed now for any performers to apply.
Note the performance criteria and get your application in asap!

26/03/2026

MOUNTAINGRASS 2026 PERFORMER APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31/3/26 - next Tuesday!! Festival dates 13-15 November 2026. Bright Victoria.
For performers wishing to apply see our website and click on the Get Involved tab and Perform.
Website - www.Mountaingrass.com.au

23/03/2026

Calling all musicians! 🎶
Applications are now open for the Mountaingrass Festival 2026 — one of Australia’s most loved celebrations of bluegrass, old time, folk, and roots music. November 13-15 2026. BRIGHT Victoria.
If you’ve got the sound, the energy, and a passion for live performance, this is your chance to take the stage and be part of an incredible musical festival and community.
Don’t miss out — apply now and let your music be heard! 🎻🎸
Applications close 31st March 2026.

21/03/2026