I am a PR and communications professional with 25 years experience in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific specialising in entertainment, technology, and consumer brands. I am currently the Vice President, Communications for Live Nation Asia Pacific responsible for corporate communications, and corporate affairs across the region for Live Nation and its portfolio of companies, including Ticketmaster, Moshtix, Secret Sounds and venues such as the Palais Theatre and Festival Hall in Victoria. Next year marks 15 years with Live Nation. I have a keen interest in Social Impact/ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategies and my love for music and my career in the industry started in community radio in the mid-90s.

By joining the Music Victoria board, I am committed to championing, advocating, and making a positive difference for all facets of Victoria's music community. As a proud Victorian and passionate music fan, I will use my extensive skills and global experience working in the industry to make a lasting impact by elevating the social, economic, and cultural potential of our State's music scene.

Ultimately, the most important thing I can bring to the board of Music Victoria is my passion for music and my unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the music community in Victoria. With my relevant skillset, my experience leading industry campaigns (such as Vax The Nation and Music for the Voice), expertise in marketing, communications, working with government and other key stakeholders, and a strong network of contacts, I believe I would be a valuable asset to the board and you would make a real difference and lasting impact in the lives of musicians and the wider music community in Victoria.

I have worked in various sectors of the music industries, spanning commercial, independent, grassroots, and top tier. For 25+ years I toured and recorded as a backing singer with John Farnham, Tina Arena, Olivia Newton-John, and Mark Seymour, and worked extensively in television. I am a published songwriter and an independent artist, a theatre maker and session singer. Since 2016 I have designed and managed the Popular Music department at Monash University. My roles have required a high degree of strategic planning, effective and consistent leadership, reflective management, communication, and collaboration. My main area of research is performers's rights.

I am a university music academic with 8+ years of experience leading strategy and management teams and developing young creative artists. Music Victoria plays an important role in this development. My desire is to see a music industry where all participants may achieve social, cultural, and economic equity and sustainability.

As a performer, educator, and industry advocate, I also bring my experience in governance, planning, leadership, managing budgets, recruitment, and reporting. I know how governance systems work and why they sometimes don’t work, and I am comfortable in articulating my opinions in an informed, professional, and collaborative way. My training as a doctoral researcher equips me with the capacity to understand the intersectional cultural, social, economic and political challenges facing current and future music industry workers, and to strategically focus on ways to problem solve, plan and design policies and programs that support musicians of all ages, (dis)abilities and experience.

I'm not a muso, I'm a fan. It's a passion nurtured by the Victorian live music scene ever since, as a schoolkid, I chased Paul Kelly and the Painters and Dockers across the Melbourne train system as they rocked the rails. And still today nothing makes me happier than discovering a new talent or seeing an old favourite live. My day job as National Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at the Y Australia, pays for gig attendance, and gives me a very handy set of skills for making a case to government to support our scene.

Music is my life passion. I'm a massive live music fan and the father of a professional muso. I want to make a difference for the future of the scene by bringing my passion and the know how of twenty years working in government to the Board of Music Victoria.

My day job in public policy and government relations is all about making a case to government. I’m a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and member of a couple of different work-related boards so I can also bring board experience to Music Victoria. An effective Board has really good industry experience, but if it wants to make the best case to government to invest in local music and help the scene thrive, then you need someone on your side who knows how government ticks. That's me. I hope you'll give me your support.

With many years of diverse experience in artist management, event coordination, tour management, publicity and industry advisory roles, Fiona brings extensive expertise within the contemporary music landscape. Her current career as artist manager of Spiderbait alongside roles in music development and events for the City of Greater Geelong has equipped Fiona with proven skills in strategic management, advocacy, policy development and implementation along with an understanding of the influence and interplay of policies and strategies within the industry. Fiona is a vocal advocate for regional representation and empowerment of women and gender-diverse people within our industry.

My career in the music industry is a lifelong passion. I would like to continue on the MV Board to champion initiatives that foster equal opportunities. We need to grow membership and increase our ability at playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our music industry.

I bring a wide range of skills including stakeholder engagement, consultation, management, governance, policy and a deep understanding of the musician experience. Government knowledge from local to state and federal and the intersection and impact of different policies and strategies on the industry. Experience working regionally, nationally and internationally in Music. Living and working regionally and understanding the experience for regional musicians and industry which needs a stronger advocacy voice. Previous board experience on the Music Vic Board and Girls Rock! Boards.

A music industry veteran with 25 years of experience spanning producing, performing, retail, labels, distribution, management, marketing, media, creative directing, and programming, with my most visible role serving as a VP at Yadastar - the company that created and executed the massive music education platform Red Bull Music Academy. My current effort aims higher - I launched Aslice, a revolutionary new royalty service and income stream for electronic musicians celebrated by heroes like Richie Hawtin and Nastia and aspiring artists. The common thread for these roles is my artist-first approach, championing diversity and inclusivity and a dedication to excellence in execution.

Music Victoria has an amazing opportunity to facilitate collaboration between the Victorian music community and industry with the government to create a thriving, equitable, and forward-thinking music ecosystem that can inspire other Australian communities and the world. I think my extensive global experience can contribute to this outcome.

A global perspective and a fresh set of eyes. My early career was centered in the high-pressure, diamond-producing environment of NYC. Later, I had the privilege to work on large-scale projects in countries worldwide; from Santiago, Chile, to Berlin, Germany, to Montreal, Canada, and everywhere in between. This experience helped me shed typical American arrogance and instead be inspired by different communities and ways of working. As a relatively recent transplant to Melbourne, I have the unique position of having a global perspective based on experience and a fresh-eyed take and appreciation for Victoria's vibrant music scene.

Hello! I'm a music producer at Fight Night Records in Collingwood and produce radio with ABC Radio Melbourne. I love the Australian scene down to my bones.
In past years, I've been in media, digital and advertising, and whether the budgets are small or large, I've got a track record of solid communications and creative ideas. I bring a true love of music in my hard case. From concert bands and classical ensembles to roughhousing on the bass, I know the environment that the music industry in all our sectors are dealing with and want to change things.

I'm keen to see Victoria's music industry grow; support its crew, support its artists, teachers, students, audiences and play a role to ensure broader industry not only survives, but thrives. I have so many skills I can use in service of Music Victoria and its members.

I bring 30 years of creative corporate experience to the Board. I have immense experience creating and delivering a raft of campaigns for advertising agencies, from casting talent to sourcing music, writing, briefing, budgeting, and project managing. I understand creatives, I understand business, and have spent my career being the bridge between the two. I bring a wealth of experience in the marketing, communications, media and crisis management space. I also have many years of member-based Board experience in the tech diversity, professional development and animal welfare spaces. I am focused on outcomes.

I am an accomplished, creative communications executive with 23 years of experience across music, TV, crisis management events and brands. I spent 15 years running my own PR and artist management agency, Two Fish Out Of Water, before merging with Secret Service PR in 2014 to manage the wider team and take on the role of Head of PR at Live Nation subsidiary, Secret Sounds Group where I was also a Partner and a current shareholder. In March 2020, I started Daydream Nation, a boutique full-service PR agency specialising in music, entertainment, crisis management, commercial brands, personal profiles, and small and large-scale events.

I am a confident leader and a continual learner, always looking to better myself and broaden my skills. I would love the opportunity to assist Music Victoria to continue to grow and do great work to serve the music industry members of the state.

I have a very diverse skill set, accrued from working in multiple industry sectors, including festivals, events, releases, touring, management, and venues. Via global conglomerates and indie self-managed artists, labels, festivals and venues. I have a great insight into the benefits, issues and needs across all of those sectors and the people who work within them.

In 2022, I completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Board Governance Training course for Not For Profits and I have worked with a number of boards over the years. I co-founded the Your Choice Campaign, which rallied venues, artists, festivals and events to all work under the Your Choice banner. Although there was no paid membership, I, along with the other two co-founders, led a collective to expand and grow the movement and involvement both here and in New Zealand. I also co-founded the Don’t Kill Live Music org, and worked closely with Helen Marcou and Quincy McLean on national PR strategy for the SLAM Rally and National SLAM Day that followed so regularly embrace working in a team and getting excellent results for those we are advocating for and representing.

As an active participant in Melbourne's live music scene, my roles vary, ranging from band booker to events manager at Lulie Tavern, and include orchestrating our annual rock'n'roll block party, Luliepalooza. My professional journey has seen me booking and programming events for numerous local venues and managing a roster of talents including Melbourne's own Queenie, Steel Wheels, and the rising AC/DC tribute band, The Riff Raff. I'm committed to bridging gaps between local venues to foster a more inclusive and robust music scene. Recently, my concerted efforts have been directed towards creating a vibrant music community within our venue.

I'm deeply interested in joining the Music Victoria Board because of my passion for local live music venues and desire to enact change within the scene. I understand the role requires active participation, understanding the organisation, and independent judgment. I'm eager to contribute my insights and represent our vibrant music scene.

As an active participant in Melbourne's live music scene, I've established robust relationships with numerous venues and industry stakeholders. I've successfully initiated a community of venue bookers on Facebook, which has grown to 43 members, including those from regional Victoria. A passion of mine is fostering inclusive and accessible spaces, and providing platforms for diverse, young, and emerging bands. I place great emphasis on visibility and representation, understanding the profound impact of seeing musicians who reflect one's own experiences and identities. This commitment underscores my dedication to nurturing a more vibrant and diverse music scene.

I am a mature aged degree studying student (2nd Year) who's supported the industry in many ways for the last 7-8 years to today. In that time, I was raising a Lvl 3 asd son and a chronically ill daughter and still today on my own. I have also gone under hormone therapy due to hitting menopause at 32yrs old. All my social profiles are available to the public so feel free to browse as it will share more about me.

My motivation is to ensure everybody can deliver their version of creativity regardless of age, gender, race, abilities and disabilities to relate genuinely to the people in a modernised way.

I believe with my life experiences, the support delivered free of cost for the industry, living the autism life, some knowledge about the NDIS, my learnt skills via my degree at AiM and my want to continuously improve my skillset for this industry to greatly benefit Victoria. Recently I have had young male producer(25yo) share his worries with me- Age is the hot topic which I have re-assured to keep them motivated and to keep evolving with their version of creativity that nobody can deliver.

I am an amateur musician and a career management consultant who has been involved in a number of successful start-up organisations. In a career spanning 4 decades I have developed competencies in strategic planning, regulatory reform, political lobbying, and programme delivery and have recently graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. I now seek to exploit my skills to provide career pathways for emerging musicians in Victoria.

COVID has reduced the opportunities for emerging musicians. I seek to champion the career pathways for emerging musicians and feel that Music Victoria provides the best platform to do this.

Extensive experience in market analysis, strategic planning, and the delivery of complex transformation programmes. A deep understanding of Government policy and delivery processes with a track record of partnering with Government to achieve regulatory reform. Proven competency in budgeting and finance management. I'm a bassist and music producer with many years experience in navigating the entry points to the industry in Victoria.