Mona Foma

Recognised as Tasmania's largest contemporary music festival,[2] it featured a broad range of artistic genres, including sound, noise, dance, theatre, visual art, performance, and new media.

Mona Foma, launched in 2009, initially took place in Hobart before moving to Launceston in 2019 and hosting events across both cities commencing the following year.

Known for its mix of music, performance art, and visual installations, the festival grew into a major annual cultural event in Tasmania.

That year’s event, described as “eclectic as ever” by The Sydney Morning Herald, included experimental music, dance, and performance art, drawing both international and Australian artists.

[6] The 2016 Mona Foma featured an experimental lineup with performances from Tetema (a collaboration between Mike Patton of Faith No More and Australian composer Anthony Pateras), Swans, and minimalist musician Philip Glass.