The streets of the Queen Victoria Market will come alive with the sound of music when Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) presents The Big Busk on Saturday 19 September 2026, transforming one of Naarm, Melbourne’s most iconic destinations into a vibrant celebration of young musical talent.

From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, more than 650 young musicians will perform across a main stage and multiple busking sites throughout the market. Audiences can enjoy live music from solo performances and chamber ensembles to jazz bands, string orchestras, concert bands and full orchestras, showcasing the extraordinary breadth of Victoria’s next generation of musicians.

Following the success of its inaugural event in 2025, which raised $35,000, MYO has set a fundraising target of $50,000 for 2026. Funds raised will support MYO’s Future Fund, a long-term initiative working towards a broader goal of ensuring young people across Victoria continue to have access to outstanding ensemble music education, performances, and creative opportunities for generations to come.

The MYO Big Busk is more than a fundraising event; it’s a celebration of community, creativity and the transformative power of music education.

Queen Victoria Market

Saturday 19 September, 8am-4pm

FREE EVENT

DONATE NOW: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/myobigbusk