What’s On
Meeniyan Makers Market
The quarterly seasonal handmade market connecting makers with community is on June 6th at the Meeniyan Town Hall.
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Lyrebird Arts Council Presents Leah Senior and her band
Australian folk diviner Leah Senior makes her way to Meeniyan Town Hall with her band in June to launch her fifth studio album Pt. Roadknight.
Pt. Roadknight explores Leah’s introspective, nature-loving side while honing the singular baroque psych folk that has captivated listeners around the world. While the style and instrumentation of ‘70s Brit folk are touchstones on Senior’s forthcoming album, her disarming lyrics are fresh and wholehearted, wrestling with modern concerns of gentrification and isolation while finding solace in the quiet beauty of the Victoria surf coast town where she lives.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Paul Dempsey
TWO SHOWS:
* Friday 3rd July 2026 (SOLD OUT)
* Saturday 4th July 2026
Doors 7pm, Show 8:00pm
MEENIYAN TOWN HALL
Due to overwhelming demand, and sold out show, Paul Dempsey will perform a 2nd show on Saturday 4th July.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Alex Lloyd
With special guest Hamish Anderson
Twenty-five years on, Watching Angels Mend still feels like a record that found people when they needed it most — honest, melodic, and quietly fearless. Released at the turn of the century, it became a defining chapter in Alex Lloyd’s story: songs that travelled far beyond their original rooms, soundchecks, and late-night scribbles, and into the lives of strangers who somehow knew every word.
Lyrebird Arts Council Presents Ruth Moody (Canada)
RUTH MOODY – “THE WANDERER RETURNS” TOUR
Back by popular demand, Ruth Moody returns to Australia with The Wanderer Returns Tour.
An award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Moody is known for her luminous soprano and evocative songwriting that have captivated audiences around the world. As both a solo artist and founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys, she has earned two JUNO Awards and performed to rapt audiences in sold-out venues across the globe. Her latest album, Wanderer, is a moving chronicle of her life’s journey over the past decade.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Ruthie Foster & Band
GRAMMY® Award–winning vocalist and guitarist Ruthie Foster returns to Australia in 2026, bringing the magnetic presence that has made her one of the most beloved figures in contemporary roots music.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Josh Pyke
Following a sold-out national tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his landmark debut Feeding the Wolves, beloved singer-songwriter Josh Pyke is heading back out on the road — this time bringing the songs to regional Australia, including Meeniyan Town Hall.
Nice Stac of Books presents EEARNA SHAW with BROOKE CRAWFORD
Join us for an evening with debut authors Leearna Shaw and Brooke Crawford as they discuss their new novels A Farm in Golden Clouds and Better Than the Real Thing.
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Meeniyan Easter Makers Market
Celebrate local creativity this Easter at the Meeniyan Makers Market, held on Saturday, 4 April 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Meeniyan Town Hall.
This vibrant community event showcases a diverse range of local talent, including woodwork, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and fine art.
Visitors can enjoy the famous Devonshire teas provided by the local CWA and gluten-free treats available.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents - Fantastic Negrito (USA)
Three-time GRAMMY-winning trailblazer Fantastic Negrito will return to Australia in March 2026 for a run of special headline shows – including Meeniyan Town Hall – and festival performances, bringing his explosive energy, fierce storytelling and genre-bending sonic fire to audiences nationwide.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Annie & The Caldwells (USA)
NNIE & THE CALDWELLS are a family from West Point, Mississippi who play a powerful disco soul, led by Annie Caldwell (who sings) and her husband of the last fifty years Willie Joe Caldwell, Sr. (who plays guitar).
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Lyrebird Arts Council presents Willie Watson and Band (USA)
This March, Love Police proudly presents Willie Watson as he returns Down Under for the tenth or so time. Supporting Willie Watson on his Australian journey is Melbourne-based guilt slinger, song singer, chain blinger A.C. Saunders.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents M.Ward & The Undertakers (USA)
M. Ward’s love affair with Australia continues. After a sweet run of intimate Melbourne shows in early 2025, our favourite whisper soft ‘n’ smoky songwriter and guitarist M. Ward returns to Australia in March with his band, The Undertakers for a special East Coast tour – including Meeniyan Town Hall – taking the music from metro bars to the regions.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Sarah Blasko
Today Sarah Blasko announces a one-off show at Meeniyan Town Hall, saying “I’ve been playing & loving this venue for many years & it’s always a delight”.
With special guests Grace Woodroofe (5 Mar), Ellis King (6 Mar)
* Friday 6th March 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Arts Hub at Meeniyan - Trulli & Town Hall
Art takes centre stage at Meeniyan this March long weekend.
Over four days Lyrebird presents four shows at the Hall and Trulli hosts art displays by local artists, plus an Artist networking event on Sat 7th from 4:00pm.
Pre-Show dinners at Trulli
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Music at Mossvale
A fundraiser by Rotary Club of Leongatha. The funds raised will be donated to Monash Children’s Cancer Centre and Berry’s Creek CFA & Friends of Mossvale Park
Performances by 10 local acts: musicians, choirs, bands, trios & duos!!! In the acoustically perfect Mossvale Park Sound Shell under the oak trees.
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Lyrebird Arts Council presents Ganavya (India/USA)
One of modern music’s most compelling performers, New York-born, Tamil Nadu-raised singer and trans disciplinarian Ganavya blends spiritual jazz, Indian devotional traditions and ambient textures for a sound that transcends time and space, at once capable of lifting audiences
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Thornbird
ThornBird
ANNOUNCES 2026
BIG GIRL PANTS VIC SHOWS
“ThornBird exhibits the breadth of Thorn’s talent in very pleasing fashion.” Double J
Cheesemaking with Barry
Join Barry the Cheeseman for a cheesy adventure, where you'll learn the art of making delicious cheese from scratch!
This is a Hands-on cheesemaking workshops that runs for six hours.
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Lyrebird Arts Council presents Jonny Fritz and Joshua Hedley (USA)
LOVE POLICE PRESENT
JONNY FRITZ and JOSHUA HEDLEY
and introducing CHRIS ACKER
THE TRIPLE THREAT TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUMMER
Sumer Meeniyan Makers Market
Meeniyan, South Gippsland – Celebrate the best of local artistry and community spirit at the Meeniyan Arts Market, held at the Meeniyan Town Hall. This vibrant market brings together a diverse collection of unique handcrafted ceramics, original prints, fine textiles, woven baskets, unique jewellery, photographs, woodwork, metal work, and inspiring paintings—all made by talented local artists and makers.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents Liz Stringer
Double J, Remote Control Records, Select Music & Wombat Housing Support Services presents Liz Stringer
Nice Stack of Books presents an evening with Toni Jordan and Kate Mildenhall
Enjoy an evening with Toni Jordan and Kate Mildenhall as they discuss their new novels The Wolf Who Cried Boy and The Hiding Place.
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We May Never Meet Again - The Music of Amy Winehouse
It’s been 10 years since Elly Poletti wowed audiences with her unforgettable Amy Winehouse tribute at the Meeniyan Townhall. Now, she’s back—bringing fresh arrangements, new band members, and the same powerhouse vocals. Don’t miss this special return performance celebrating the music of a true icon.
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Nice Stack of Books presents author event with Sally Hepworth
Enjoy an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Sally Hepworth as she discusses her new novel Mad Mabel.
Spring Meeniyan Makers Market
Meeniyan, South Gippsland – Celebrate the best of local artistry and community spirit at the Meeniyan Arts Market, held at the Meeniyan Town Hall. This vibrant market brings together a diverse collection of unique handcrafted ceramics, original prints, fine textiles, woven baskets, unique jewellery, photographs, woodwork, metal work, and inspiring paintings—all made by talented local artists and makers.
Meeniyan Marty Gras
Held at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Saturday 25th October 2025, this year's event will be the sixth of its kind, and is expected to attract 250+ party goers. It began in 2018 to mark the 50th birthdays of founder Marty and his close friend Kym.
Lyrebird Arts Council presents - DUG with special guest Ally Row
From across the seas, Irish American duo DUG, made up of Irish songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly and California Clawhammer Banjo player Jonny Pickett, bring their raw and rowdy fresh sounds steeped in harmony alongside clever picking and fan-worthy fiddle tricks, to Australian shores for the very first time this October.
Nice Stack of Books presents Lyn Yeowart - The Hollow Girl
Lyn Yeowart discussing her book - The Hollow Girl
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Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures
Australia's reigning champion of cheerful comedy, Kirsty Webeck, brings her brand-new show all about sea creatures to Meeniyan for the first time ever!
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Step Back In Time - Low Rez Returns to Meeniyan
We're heading back to Gippsland again this year, this time to Meeniyan to join three local choirs for our regional Step Back in Time concert.