CEO
Director of Finance and Administration
Director of Marketing and Partnerships
Director of Operations and Projects
Programs Manager
Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications
Senior Production Manager
Brand & Content Manager
Producer – Special Events
Partnerships & Executive Assistant
Operations Manager
Chief Morale Officer
Morale Executive
Morale Manager
![Kris Stewart](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Kris Stewart","slug":"kris-stewart","time":"CEO","description":"<p>Prior to beginning as Chief Executive of QMusic, Kris served as Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse and was the founder of events such as the New York Musical Theatre Festival, The Sydney Fringe Festival, Curiocity Brisbane, the Festival of Voices and New Musicals Australia. <\/p>\n\n<p>At Brisbane Powerhouse, Kris created the Wonderland Festival, IRL Digital Festival Queensland Cabaret Festival and MELT Queer Culture Festival and headed a number of key events, including the Brisbane Comedy Festival, the Australian Performing Arts Market, and the World Theatre Festival. He produced the musical [title of show] on Broadway and is an alumnus of the Australia Council Leadership Program, the New York Commercial Theatre Institute, The Lincoln Center Directors Lab and the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. <\/p>\n\n<p>Recipient of the Sir Keith Murdoch Prize for Leadership and Innovation, the Gilbert Spottiswood Churchill Fellowship, Qantas Australian Tourism Award and the Jujamcyn Theatres Award for Outstanding Development of Creative Talent, Kris was a recent Board Member of PAC Australia and the Stage Queensland Executive Committee and continues to serve on the Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board and the Queensland Conservatorium Advisory Board.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"kris-png","extension":"PNG","filename":"kris.PNG"}});)
![Fran Huestis](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Fran Huestis","slug":"fran-huestis","time":"Director of Finance and Administration","description":"<p>Fran Huestis is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years\u2019 experience in not for profit and community organisations. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy and a member of the CPA Australia.<\/p>\n\n<p>Fran's professional journey reflects a deep dedication to financial stewardship and a passion for making a positive impact in her community. She is known for her approachable leadership style, collaborative spirit, and ability to bring clarity to complex financial matters.<\/p>\n\n<p>When she\u2019s not immersed in spreadsheets or board meetings, Fran enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, listening to music and planning the next holiday.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"francine-huestis-jpg","extension":"JPG","filename":"Francine-Huestis.JPG"}});)
![Michelle Connery](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Michelle Connery","slug":"michelle-connery","time":"Director of Marketing and Partnerships","description":"<p>Michelle is a dedicated and results-driven professional with a passion for business development and events. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Michelle is known for thinking outside the square and securing vital funding to enable and elevate both corporate and community events.<\/p>\n\n<p>Michelle possesses a unique combination of high-level communication and negotiation skills, strategic planning, budgeting expertise, project management, and creative thinking. These skills have been honed through years of experience in stakeholder management, developing and delivering local and national fundraising campaigns, contract management, and event activations.<\/p>\n\n<p>Michelle has led business development for Brisbane Festival, G20 Cultural Celebrations, Strut n Fret, QMusic and Aurizon and formed extensive corporate and creative networks throughout Australia.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"microsoftteams-image-9-png-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"MicrosoftTeams-image-9-.png.jpg"}});)
![Sarah Farnsworth](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Sarah Farnsworth","slug":"sarah-farnsworth","time":"Director of Operations and Projects","description":"<p>As a leader in event operations and business management in the arts and festivals industry, Sarah pairs systematic data-driven processes, with creative problem solving, and empathetic leadership, to empower teams, and support sustainable growth and innovation. Her career has spanned producing, event management, production coordination, festival logistics, ticketing and data management, and business systems development. <\/p>\n\n<p>Sarah is passionate about fostering collaborative environments where emerging artists and arts workers are supported to embrace their ambitions and pursue their visions, and where success is shared and celebrated. She champions workforce safety, mental health, and wellbeing, and has led strategic initiatives, written and implemented policy, and facilitated training to support safety, accessibility, and diversity, and has recently joined the Advisory Board for Hey Mate, a social enterprise providing mental health and wellbeing services to the arts industry.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sarah holds a dual Bachelor Degree in Business Management and Creative Arts, and is a believer in life-long learning with an interest in digital systems and database management and the way low-code software solutions can empower businesses. In this area, Sarah is known for her expertise in developing bespoke business systems with a focus on efficiency, data integrity, and intuitive process design, and has provided consulting to other arts festivals and small businesses.<\/p>\n\n<p>Having worked with artists across a range of creative practices, Sarah is particularly passionate about live performance, contemporary music, and the ethos of discovery, connection, and community that arts festivals can foster. She is an avid gig-goer and supporter of the local music scene and has never missed a BIGSOUND.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"img-1590-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"IMG-1590.jpeg"}});)
![Anthea Gwynne](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Anthea Gwynne","slug":"anthea-gwynne","time":"Programs Manager","description":"<p>Anthea recently returned to Queensland after nearly seven years in Detroit, where she gained extensive experience in the North American music industry. Her background spans production supply chain operations, project management, event coordination, and vinyl record manufacturing. She has collaborated with both local and international artists and record labels to deliver a diverse range of vinyl release projects.<\/p>\n\n<p>An avid supporter of live music, Anthea is excited to celebrate Queensland\u2019s music scene and help foster opportunities for local artists and the broader music community through her role at QMusic.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"anthea-work-photo-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"anthea-work-photo.jpg"}});)
![Katlin McCullough](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":" Katlin McCullough","slug":"katlin-mccullough","time":" Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications","description":"<p>Toowoomba born and raised, Katlin is a marketing and communications strategist with a flair for creative storytelling and a passion for community impact.<br><br>Stepping out of the corporate world, Katlin joins the QMusic team with a wealth of experience across a variety of industries including aviation, finance and entertainment venues. A proud Aboriginal woman (descendant and searching), Katlin is passionate about truth-telling and elevating First Nations voices. <br><br>A serial dabbler and creative, outside of work you'll find her somewhere between the beach, studio, mosh pit and gallery…..or just at home patting her dog Fred.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"promonov-2022-6594-jpg-1752474263","extension":"jpg","filename":"PromoNov-2022-6594.jpg"}});)
![Eddie Gresack](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Eddie Gresack","slug":"eddie-gresack","time":"Senior Production Manager ","description":"<p>Ed was born and raised in New York City, where he started his career in the music industry working as a musician, live sound engineer and technician. Ed played in bands around New York for many years, on stages as diverse as Carnegie Recital Hall and CBGBs. He went on to serve as Coordinator of Audio Operations for Sony Music Studios in New York. He has been the Production Manager of BigSound since 2009; and has served as Technical Manager of the Jambalaya\/Delta Stage at Bluesfest since 2012. Ed has toured the world, most recently as FOH Sound for Tones & I (who he has worked with since 2019). <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"image0-2-jpeg-1","extension":"jpeg","filename":"image0-2.jpeg"}});)
![Isabella Grant](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Isabella Grant","slug":"isabella-grant","time":"Brand & Content Manager","description":"<p>Isabella is a creative specialising in graphic design, art direction & photography. With just over five years\u2019 experience in the industry, she has a passion for all things music and fashion. Having worked with BIGSOUND over the past three years, she is excited to continue with QMusic as Senior Graphic Designer to help bring the brand to life while highlighting some amazing local talent.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"sup-0543-94-1-png-1753406320","extension":"jpg","filename":"thumbnail-AVP01298-6.jpg"}});)
![Tori Matthews](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Tori Matthews","slug":"tori-matthews","time":"Producer \u2013 Special Events","description":"<p>Tori joined the QMusic Team in mid-2023, initially collaborating with the Partnership Team for BIGSOUND 2023. She later took charge of partnerships for the QMA\u2019s and is now back on board for BIGSOUND 2024. <\/p>\n\n<p>With experience in events, stakeholder engagement, and marketing, she has worked across various sectors, including six years in education.<\/p>\n\n<p>In her free time, she enjoys all things creative. Her guitar skills may have peaked in high school but since becoming a parent, she has transitioned from songwriting to creating children's books and teaching herself digital illustration.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"tori-matthews-profile-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Tori-Matthews-profile-shot.jpg"}});)
![Harper Kodicek](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Harper Kodicek","slug":"harper-kodicek","time":"Partnerships & Executive Assistant","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"harper-kodicek-press-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Harper-Kodicek-Press-Shot.jpg"}});)
![Lucy Joachim](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Lucy Joachim","slug":"lucy-joachim","time":"Operations Manager","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"lucy-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"lucy.jpg"}});)
![Special Howson Farnsworth](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Special Howson Farnsworth","slug":"special-howson-farnsworth","time":"Chief Morale Officer","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"special-png","extension":"png","filename":"special.png"}});)
![Lilly-Winx](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Lilly-Winx","slug":"lilly-winx","time":"Morale Executive","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"image-1-jpg-1","extension":"jpg","filename":"Image-1-.jpg"}});)
![Digby Stewart-Moore](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Digby Stewart-Moore","slug":"digby-stewart-moore","time":"Morale Manager","description":null,"twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Staff"},"image":{"slug":"pro-rnohjmja-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"pro-rnoHJMjA.jpeg"}});)