FESTIVAL RETURNS 7 - 9 JULY 2026

FESTIVAL RETURNS 7 - 9 JULY 2026

MUSE FESTIVAL

RETURNS

7 - 9 July 2026

“The Victorian College of the Arts faculty are handing over the keys to the VCA Performing Arts Building — surrendering control to their students who will create the college’s first ever student-led performing arts festival.”

2025 PROGRAM

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View fullsize Studio 7 was our dance hotspot this year, with artists from across the VCA coming together to push the envelope on contemporary dance. Did you have a favourite studio 7 moment? Ft. ‘Serious Business’ by Charlie Shaw; ‘Interwoven&rs
View fullsize Studio 6 was an absolute theatrical explosion this year! Poetic epics, camp comedies, and why yes - that is a floating hairball! Ft. ‘Interwoven’ by Akira Taitoko and Rose Chambers, and ‘Douchebag’ by Tanaka Bofu. Also in Stu
View fullsize Oh so you wanted ✨variety✨? Studio 5 delivered. Where else could you find aerobics side by side with a choose your own adventure? Ft. ‘Hear Me Out’, by Katinka Schmid, ‘Wastoids’ by Sunday Williams-Starkie, ‘5Locktin&rs
View fullsize If you wanted versatility this MUSE festival, Studio 4 was the place to be. From contemporary dance to murder mysteries, Studio 4 was a cocktail of genres that left audiences feeling it all. Ft. ‘You Tell My Mum, I’m Dead’, by Emil
View fullsize Studio 2’s trio of plays were dynamic, colourful, and excitingly current. They made us laugh, they made us cry, then they made us laugh again. Have thoughts of your own? We want to hear them! Sound off below with your favourite Studio 2 moments
View fullsize Studio 1 saw some truly unique performances this MUSE Festival. From projection to puppets, these works made us laugh, cry, and stare wide-eyed in wonder. Did you have a favourite Studio 1 moment? Ft. ‘You Have To Know The Lore’ by Lana
View fullsize MUSE 2025 may be over, but the memories (and photos) remain. What were your favourite moments from this year’s festival? Ft. Space28 performances ‘Chafing’ by Tanaka Bofu, and ‘Paradigm’ by Indi McQueen 📸 @maryscho an
View fullsize MUSE wouldn’t be what it is if it weren’t for our sponsors! A huge thank you to @lasirenebrewing & @sweetiedarlingcandy for providing the goods for our MUSE 2025 Launch Night. 🙌🙌
View fullsize It’s the final day of MUSE2025 and it’s our BIGGEST schedule of the season! Don’t miss out on your last chance to see the incredible works by our MUSE2025 artists! Ft. ‘Sound Logic’, by Lyndon Riggs; ‘The Last Don