2026 Meet @ the Market | Session 1

Join us at our home in North Melbourne’s Meat Market for a relaxed concert series that invites you to deep dive into fascinating music in our most intimate setting. Featuring an atmospheric lighting design by Alex Nguyen, custom cocktails paired to each program courtesy of Brogan’s Way Gin, and the exuberant cultural explorer and ABC Classic presenter Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe as an orchestral tour guide, taking you through the ways musical magic is made. Don’t forget to stick around afterwards to meet our extraordinary musicians.

In Session 1 we kick off the season with a program that’s out of this world: Gustav Holst’s epic The Planets, gripping the imagination from the peaceful glow of ‘Venus’ to the heartfelt nostalgia and jubilation of ‘Jupiter’. Alongside it, discover the brilliant Suite for Strings by Gustav’s daughter, Imogen Holst, interpreted by conductor Alice Farnham, who recently recorded her music to rave reviews. Add in the high-octane energy of John Psathas’s marimba concerto Djinn, performed by OV’s own Section Principal Percussionist Mathew Levy, and you’ve got an opening night that mixes cosmic grandeur, rediscovery and pure adrenaline.

Doors 6pm
Performance 7—8pm
Post performance social 8—9pm

This program was developed in a studio managed by the City of Melbourne’s Meat Market tenancy program.

Session 1 | 10 April

Conductor Alice Farnham
Host Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe

John Psathas ‘Pandora’ and ‘Labyrinth’ from Djinn: Marimba Concerto

Soloist: Mathew Levy, Section Principal Percussion

Gustav Holst 'Venus, the bringer of Peace' from The Planets (arr. George Morton)

Imogen Holst ‘Prelude’ and ‘Fugue’ from Suite for String Orchestra

Gustav Holst 'Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity' from The Planets (arr. George Morton)

Ticket Prices:

Listed prices are exclusive of booking fees.

Adult: $45
Concession: $35
Under 35: $35

3-Concert Season Pass: $120

Pre show opening hours:

Audience members are encouraged to arrive from 6.00pm to enjoy local food and drinks available for sale onsite and unwind prior to the performance. Our musicians will be available to mingle and socialise with audience members after the performance. 

Accessibility information:

Please don't hesitate to contact Orchestra Victoria directly on (03) 9694 3600 or info@orchestravictoria.com.au if you have any questions regarding venue accessibility. 

For further information please click the accessibility button at the top of this page for detailed information on accessibility in the venue, and accessible transport options, including parking information. Please note any requirements that you and your guests may have when prompted and checkout.

About the Venue:

The performance space located at The Meat Market, a hub for creative arts and cultural events, on Blackwood Street, North Melbourne. 

To see the accessibility options for the performance space (listed as the Flat Floor Pavillion), please view the Meat Market's Mobility Map.

FAQ:

Am I eligible for a concession ticket?

Concession tickets are available to holders of the following proof-of-concession cards provided that the card is valid at the time of purchase: Australian Government issued Seniors Card, Pension Card or Healthcare Card, State Government issued Seniors Card, or Public Transport Victoria Concession Card.

You may be asked to provide proof of concession to venue staff when attending performances.

Does Orchestra Victoria support the National Companion Card Scheme?

Yes, Orchestra Victoria supports the National Companion Card scheme. For more information about the Companion Card, visit www.companioncard.gov.au. To book tickets using your Companion Card, please phone Orchestra Victoria on (03) 9694 3600.

Is there someone I can speak to about my or a family member's specific access requirements?

Yes, please phone Orchestra Victoria reception on (03) 9694 3600 or email us at info@orchestravictoria.com.au to discuss your access needs.

What are the seating arrangements at the performance?

Audience seating for this performance is general admission.

Can my child attend this performance?

Orchestra Victoria are delighted when young people attend our performances. In order to ensure the safety and supervision of children in compliance with government child safety regulations, children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Children aged 3 to 18 years are entitled to our Child price type.