Dear friends,

Celebrating new inspiration and opportunities for shared creativity, the Nova Muse Festival returns to Penguin Tasmania in 2023 with the generous support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts. Entering its third consecutive year, the festival welcomes music lovers and string players to share inspiration in a nurturing atmosphere special to Penguin. The vibrant string-playing community of Tasmania’s North West welcomes a broad music-loving community to share in this special event, and the remote coastal town, idyllic surrounds, and generous community is the perfect setting. The festival’s evening concerts feature internationally celebrated string players, who are passionate about sharing their expertise, and mentoring festival participants throughout the day. A daily lunchtime concert, open to the public, celebrates the extraordinary achievements of the festival scholars. An exciting new incentive is offered this year by Nova Muse Festival Patron, Jessie Vonk. Jessie will host a residency for an emerging ensemble in attendance at the festival to workshop and perform music for strings and piano at the Hans Vonk Music House in 2024. The Nova Muse Festival's mission is to bring a widespread music-loving community together, to create and celebrate great music at all stages of development. Begin at any age. Rise to any stage!