Peninsula LIVE Pretty Snazz in the Nazz

Balnarring turned up the volume in the free, all-ages music event.

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Balnarring came alive on Saturday 21 March as Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz transformed the town into a vibrant hub of music, energy and community connection.

Presented by the Mornington Peninsula Shire in partnership with the Live Music Office, the one-day microfestival delivered a full program of free live music from 10am through to 11pm. Across the day, more than 30 local bands and performers showcased the depth and diversity of the Peninsula’s music scene, drawing audiences of all ages into a shared celebration of live performance.

Music flowed seamlessly across multiple venues and outdoor spaces, with standout moments at The Social Club Balnarring, Balnarring Community Hall, St Mark’s Anglican Church and in the village centre, alongside lively outdoor stages at the Village Common and Skate Park. Each location contributed its own unique atmosphere, creating a dynamic and walkable festival experience throughout the heart of Balnarring. Beyond the music, the event offered a rich program of community-led activities. Highlights included an engaging percussion and drumming workshop with Poul Grage, and a well-attended record fair that drew in music enthusiasts from across the region. The Balnarring CFA’s community sausage sizzle, proudly sponsored by Community Bank Balnarring, added to the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Local businesses also benefited from increased foot traffic and community engagement, reinforcing the festival’s role in supporting the local economy while strengthening community ties.

Overall, Pretty Snazz in the Nazz was a resounding success—bringing people together, celebrating local talent, and cementing Balnarring’s reputation as a thriving destination for live music and community events.

Check out the line-up below.

Pretty Snazz in the Nazz - About our musicians

Main Outdoor Stage

HAZEL TONES 10am – 10.40am

This contemporary flute duo ignite the stage with live-looped harmonies and reimagined hits from Coldplay to Taylor Swift. @hazeltonesflutes

KINEMATIC (DUO) 11am - 11.40am:

This dynamic duo fuse indie rock, pop, folk and electronic energy as they charge into a bold new folk-driven era. @kinematicmusic

SAMBA AND BODY PERCUSSION WORKSHOP with Poul Grage 12pm - 12.40pm

Join Poul Grage for a high-energy samba and body percussion workshop that gets the whole crowd moving. @poulokosmus

HAND OVER HAMMER 1pm - 1.40pm

This trio unleash raw, foot-stomping folk powered by gritty guitar, mandolin and soaring harmonies. @handoverhammer

DINGO SPENDER 2pm - 2.40pm

The double ARIA-nominated multi-instrumentalist delivers magnetic, soul-stirring storytelling through genre-blending musicianship. @dingospender

ST ANDREWS BEACH COMMUNITY CHOIR 3pm - 3.40pm

The choir uplifts audiences with their powerful ‘Zen Punk’ spirit, turning shared song into a wave of collective energy. @standrewsbeachcommunitychoir

RIVIERA 4pm - 4.40pm

This Peninsula band crash onto the stage with 90s-inspired indie rock laced with psychedelic and surf-rock swagger. @riviera.bandd

COUSIN LEONARD 5pm - 5.40pm

Brothers Marty and Tom Williams bring multi-instrumental brilliance, rich harmonies and infectious, heart-lifting energy. @cousin_leonard

CJ COMMERFORD & THE SUPERTONES 6pm – 7pm

The band channel the golden age of 70s soul and blues into a lush, feel-good sound that sweeps the crowd away. @cjsupertones

Nourish Pop-Up

ALYSSA GRACE 10am - 10.45pm

Spontaneous, soulful and full of quiet surprises. An indie/soul artist pulling audiences into her world of late-night songwriting and honest storytelling. @alyssagracemusic

THE MAENADS 11am - 12.30pm

Singer-songwriters who craft poetic, adventurous songs inspired by folk, roots and literature. Performances that are both sublime and forceful.

SAGE MARIE 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Indie pop-folk artist with heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies that are warm and engaging, drawing audiences into her expressive, intimate sound. @sagemarieofficial

PAPA RINGO 1.45pm - 2.15pm

A master of finger-picked open tuning country blues, this guitarist brings soulful expression and timeless skill to every performance.

Skate Park Stage

JOBS 11.00am – 12.00pm

Young four-piece playing rock and alternative originals, with hooky riffs that channel classic rock attitude and a fresh coastal edge. @jobsband_official

MISS COMMUNICATION 12.30pm – 1.10pm

A five-piece all-girl band with an alternative take on rock and punk. @miss.communication_band

PENALTY 1.30pm – 2.10pm

Genre-bending experimental punk with shades of grunge, new wave and hard rock from the Frankston alt scene. @penalty.band

The Social Club

BENNI HEDGERS 2pm – 2.30pm

A five‑piece garage‑rock force delivering loud, punchy, hook‑heavy energy to kick things off. @benni.hedgers

HAIL MARY JANE 2.50pm – 3.20pm

Blast onto the stage with raw, relentless noise, attitude and a hit of glorious chaos in their rowdy take on Aussie pub‑rock. @hailmaryjaneband

DIRT ROAD WAVE 3.40pm - 4.10pm

Serve up a loud, tenacious burst of unapologetic pub‑punk, channelling late‑night racetrack jams into a blistering, socially conscious Australian‑rock storm. @dirtroadwave

RENNIE & THE SHITCHAIR 4.30pm – 5pm

A Rye‑born psychedelic rock outfit spinning fuzz‑drenched riffs and trippy, high‑voltage grooves. @rennieandtheshitchair

FILTHY HABITS 5.20pm – 5.50pm

Bring the heat with their supercharged, full‑throttle pub rock ’n’ roll built to blow the roof off. @filthyhabitsofficial

St Marks Anglican Church

ALLY BOWE 6pm – 6.40pm

An acoustic storyteller who has been writing songs since she was six, crafting music for anyone who has ever felt different, unseen or set apart from the crowd.@allybowe

NATASHA KATE 7pm – 7.40pm

With honest lyrics and a distinctive sound, she fuses folk, pop and rock into something electric, refreshing and impossible to ignore. @natashakatemusic

SAOIRSE KATIE 8pm – 8.40pm

A soulful alchemist of folk and indie, her songs carry the quiet power of womanhood, tender, fierce and always evolving. @saoirsekatie

MAXOM & LIKE BEAR 9pm – 10pm

An alternative pop rock duo with tear-jerking vocals and expansive imagination. Winners of the Green Wedge Songwriting Competition and finalists in the national Environmental Music Prize with their song Everything is Green. @itsmemaxon @soundslikebear

Balnarring Hall

DOE ST. 6.35pm – 7pm
An energetic indie rock group of mates playing raw, honest tunes shaped by the current climate, mental health and life on the coast. @doestband

DJ CENTIPEDE & THE EARTHWORMS 7.25pm-7.55pm

Friends and longtime collaborators serving up raw, unapologetic grooves that collide blues, rock and punk. @djcentipede_theearthworms

CUTTERS 8.15pm-8.45pm

Hardcore, punk, garage. A ferocious blast of raw energy driven by angst, heavy rhythms and relentless pace. @cuttersmelbourne

PUBLIC HOUSE 9.05pm-9.35pm

A rising punk act firing out high-octane riffs and raw power, their explosive sound sits somewhere between the past and the future. @publichousebanned

ZOMBEACHES 9.55pm-10.40pm @zombeaches

Loose, playful and powerful, this punk garage band pull the crowd into dance, shout and throw themselves into pure, frenzied energy. @zombeaches

Balnarring Hall

Love your vinyl? Balnarring Record Fair running from 10am - 2pm featuring music by DJ Crate Diggers @bowls_record_fairs

Full bios of all local bands visit: Peninsula LIVE Music Database

Pretty Snazz in the Nazz - FAQ's

Where is Balnarring?

Balnarring is a small village a couple of kilometres inland on the Western Port side of the Mornington Peninsula. Approx 70km from Melbourne CBD & 1hr 30min Drive. It features a supermarket and a large number of gourmet food stores and quality restaurants. The Balbirooroo Community Wetlands border the commercial centre and include a lagoon and walking trails.

Getting there via Public Transport?

The nearest train station to Balnarring is Bittern on the Stony Point line, just a short drive or bus ride away. For more frequent services to Melbourne, Frankston Station Station is the main hub (about 27 km from Balnarring) and connects via the 782 bus.

Driving? Where can I park?

Street parking is available throughout the town. Please be mindful not to block driveways, emergency access points, or residential properties.

Can Under 18’s attend?

Pretty Snazz in The Nazz is a FREE All Ages community event across multiple venues, including licensed venues below:

Balnarring Social Club: Under 18s are not permitted to attend the licensed venues, unless under the strict supervision of a parent/guardian. Please contact the venue if any further questions.

Balnarring Hall: Will be licenced by Pretty Snazz in the Nazz crew after 6pm

All other areas and venues on the day are All Ages and drug/alcohol free, including:

Main Stage

St Marks Church

Nourish Pop Up

Skate Park

Balnarring Hall - before 6.00pm

Is this event ticketed? How will I ensure my entry?

This event is not ticketed, in the event that the licensed venues reach capacity, a “one in, one out” policy will apply, this will be monitored by security and event staff at the licensed venues

Pass Outs

Pass outs are permitted at this event from the licensed venues, however if venues reach capacity there will be no guarantee of re-entry and you will have to wait in line...

Accessibility?

Everyone deserves to experience live music and we will accommodate the best we can to ensure entry. For all questions and specifics relating to accessibility please reach out to the venues directly.

Merchandise:

Artists will be encouraged to bring their own merchandise to the venues where they’re performing on the day. However we cannot guarantee all artists will have stock available. Please reach out to the artists performers directly if you have any queries

Accommodation options are nearby and budget friendly:

Balnarring Village Motor Inn

Balnarring Beach Foreshore Reserve/Caravan Park

Saltbush Balnarring

Will there be food at the event?

This event takes place in the heart of Balnarring Village and we encourage attendees to support small hospitality businesses within a short walking distance. There will also be a free BBQ ran by the CFA at The Skate Park.

How can I help keep noise levels down?

Be mindful of nearby homes and businesses when arriving, leaving, or socializing. Keep car stereos low, avoid honking, and lower your voice after evening shows—especially in residential streets.

What about litter and cleanliness?

Take your rubbish with you or use the bins provided. Leaving the area clean helps ensure future events are welcomed by the community.

Being considerate keeps the event enjoyable for everyone—attendees, performers, and locals alike. Respectful behaviour ensures small towns continue to host great live music in a friendly atmosphere.

In line with the Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz Balnarring live music celebration, two events to check out: