CEO
Director of Partnerships
Director of Operations
Director of Finance and Administration
Director of Programs
First Nations Officer
Operations Manager
Partnerships Manager
Production Manager
Programs Manager
QMusic Marketing Manager
Senior Graphic Designer
Producer – Special Events
Chief Morale Officer
Morale Executive
Morale Manager
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Ordinary Member
Patron
![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"}});)
![Michelle Connery](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Michelle Connery","slug":"michelle-connery","time":"Director of 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","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"}});)
![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"}});)
![Mandi McIntyre](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Mandi McIntyre","slug":"mandi-mcintyre","time":"Director of Programs","description":"<p>Mandi is a creative program director and cultural advocate with two decades of experience leading festival programs and creative industry sector development in Queensland, Tasmania, the UK and South Africa.<\/p>\n\n<p>After cutting her teeth in the early 2000s as a Zedliner and graveyard announcer at 4ZZZ FM, Mandi\u2019s passion for music, arts and social issues saw her find a home in festival management at Woodford Folk Festival. She progressed into creative programming and commercial development at the festival, before taking opportunities to work internationally with Glastonbury Festival, then relocating to Tasmania where she became immersed in the arts and cultural scene as the state\u2019s Northern Arts Officer. She returned to Woodfordia in 2012 with a mission to develop and lead The Planting Festival. Mandi also programmed Contemporary music, Speakers and Ideas and multi-arts and media programs for Woodford Folk Festival until 2018.<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout her career, Mandi has continued to broaden her focus towards policy, strategy and sector development in government and industry roles, traversing economic and regional development and education. Mandi has led sector development and public programming for cultural institutions such as Arts Tasmania, AbAF, State Library of Queensland and the Creative Arts Alliance. As a trusted independent project consultant, she has worked with several local governments, universities and events across Australia. She is currently a director of the board for Green Music Australia.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a creative, Mandi makes original shows and experiences for festival and cultural institution audiences with credits including Festival of Fortune (later Game Show Off!), The Lettering House, A Village Called …, Village Games, Jugger Siege, The Fix Australia Think Tank (with Charles Firth), Dangerous Fridays, ABC Live Podcast series, Nests and Monster Siege. <\/p>\n\n<p>Mandi is inspired by the profound impact that music can have on issues of environmental and social justice and the generations of artists who have used their platforms to create change. She has recently undertaken post-graduate studies in international development, with a focus on the value of culture, arts and music. To her role at QMusic, Mandi brings this passion and her experience to create as many opportunities for artists and the sector as possible through BIGSOUND and QMusic, truly believing that music can create the \u2018good change\u2019 we want to see in the world. <\/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":"mandi-mcintyre-profile-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"Mandi-McIntyre-profile.jpeg"}});)
![Sue Ray](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Sue Ray","slug":"sue-ray","time":"First Nations Officer","description":"<p>Sue Ray, winner of the 2022 Queensland Music Awards Blues\u2019n\u2019roots award, is an Australian Indigenous multi-award-winning singer\/songwriter that captivates audiences with her original brand of country\/blues and roots music, smoky rich voice, and high energy performances. Often compared to such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Chris Stapleton and Lucinda Williams, Sue\u2019s sound crosses genres allowing her to appeal to a wide audience demographic. Sue recently returned to Australia after being based in Nashville, where she worked alongside industry greats and connected into the scene, gigging and writing. <\/p>\n\n<p>Sue has a Diploma of Film & Television, Cert IV in Contemporary Music, Certificate in Sound Engineering and Video Production and has completed a song writing course at the Songpreneurs Retreat in Nashville TN.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sue Ray has released three critically acclaimed albums: \"Best Beware\" 2008, \"Red Roses\" 2011 (which she co-produced with Aria award winner Magoo) then \"Live At The Junk Bar\" 2017. In 2018, she released an EP titled \"I Would Never Do That\" recorded live in Nashville TN. In 2021, Sue released three singles including \u201cAll The Lonely Ones\u201d cowritten with renowned writer Sean Sennett and her track \u201cTake Me Away\u201d which won the 2022 QMusic Blues\u2019n\u2019roots award.<\/p>\n\n<p>Since 2017, Sue has run song writing and performance workshops for Indigenous students for such organisations as \u201cStarting Ground\u201d programme for the Byron Bay Shire Council and APRA\/AMCOS, Digi Youth Arts in Brisbane, Deadly Ways programme run by the University Of Southern QLD, Kelvin Grove State School and Fairholme College Kindergarten Toowoomba.<\/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":"sue-ray-head-shot-2-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Sue-Ray-head-shot-2.jpg"}});)
![Kat Bermingham](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Kat Bermingham","slug":"kat-bermingham","time":"Operations Manager","description":"<p>With a background in both Education and Instrumental music, Kat began her career teaching and conducting at various school programs throughout Southeast QLD before then going on to complete a Bachelor of Music at QUT in 2016. After graduating, she began working in the Brisbane music scene managing, booking, and playing for a selection of bands and solo acts and larger orchestral groups. <\/p>\n\n<p>With over 13 years of experience in performance and music management, Kat has had the opportunity to work with and play at various major Australian festivals and events including Falls Festival, Big Day Out, Caloundra Music Festival, National Folk Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. She has also previously worked with QMusic as the Volunteer Coordinator for BIGSOUND 2022. <\/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":"kats-1-png","extension":"png","filename":"kats_1.png"}});)
![Hannah Delbridge](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Hannah Delbridge","slug":"hannah-delbridge","time":"Partnerships Manager","description":"<p>Having transitioned from a corporate consulting career, Hannah now works in Partnerships for QMusic. Managing partners across the annual spread of events including the Queensland Music Awards, BIGSOUND, Parliamentary Friends of Music and more. <\/p>\n\n<p>Hannah enjoys the collaborative element of partnerships, working with corporate and government partners to create unique activations and outcomes. Hannah is passionate about supporting Australia's music scene and creating a cultural footprint for Brisbane.<\/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":"hannah-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"hannah.jpg"}});)
![Eddie Gresack](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Eddie Gresack","slug":"eddie-gresack","time":"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"}});)
![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"}});)
![Amy Kerby](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Amy Kerby","slug":"amy-kerby","time":"QMusic Marketing Manager","description":"<p>Meet Amy, QMusic's Digital Lead. Amy is a versatile marketing specialist, event producer, copywriter and most importantly, dog person.<\/p>\n\n<p>From curating intimate pop-up gigs that showcase Brisbane's emerging talent to spearheading national marketing campaigns in the hospitality sector, her experience is sure to keep you on your toes.<\/p>\n\n<p>Amy is passionate about supporting and spotlighting local talent and loves that through her current work with QMusic and BIGSOUND she is able to do that. <\/p>\n\n<p>When she's off the clock you'll catch her at a gig or watching reruns of The Office for the 18th time.<\/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-0011-jpg","extension":"JPG","filename":"IMG-0011.JPG"}});)
![Isabella Grant](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Isabella Grant","slug":"isabella-grant","time":"Senior Graphic Designer","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 two years, she is excited to join QMusic as Graphic Designer this year 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","extension":"png","filename":"SUP-0543-94-_1.png"}});)
![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"}});)
![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"}});)
![Vivienne Mellish](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Vivienne Mellish","slug":"vivienne-mellish","time":"President","description":"<p>Viv Mellish is a founding partner and CMO at Queensland-based digital music distribution and artist services company GYROgroup which includes GYROstream, GROUP SPEED and DistroDirect. GYROgroup represents tens of thousands of independent artists globally including ARIA winning and Grammy Nominated artists and employs over 60 staff across the globe. Viv has previously held marketing, communications and PR roles in a range of other sectors including music, politics, theatre and film. In 2024 Viv was named by InQld and The Weekend Edition\u2019s 40 under 40 business people. She is passionate about exporting Queensland music fostering a thriving and sustainable local music ecosystem.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"viv-mellish-press-shot-2025-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"Viv-Mellish-Press-Shot-2025-.jpeg"}});)
![John Collins (JC)](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"John Collins (JC) ","slug":"john-collins-jc","time":"Vice President","description":"<p>After spending 20 years touring and recording with Brisbane band Powderfinger, JC turned his focus to the world of live music venues. His first step was opening the Triffid in Brisbane in 2014. He then combined forces with Secret Sounds and Live Nation to build the latest addition to the Brisbane music scene, The Fortitude Music Hall, located in the heart of the Fortitude Valley. In 2020, JC became a board member of QMusic and has been a strong contributor to the organisation since then. In August of 2022 JC joined the board of the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA). This is a great opportunity for JC to influence the decisions about the city, particularly for the decisions in relation to the entertainment industry. In 2023 a collaborative roundtable was established bringing together Brisbane\u2019s industry leaders of the many different sectors that help propel Brisbane. JC became a member of the newly formed, Better Brisbane Alliance.\u202f <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"john-jc-collins-press-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"John-JC-Collins-Press-Shot.jpg"}});)
![Tina Brandle](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Tina Brandle","slug":"tina-brandle","time":"Treasurer\u202f","description":"<p>Tina has more than 25 years' finance experience in Australia and abroad. She holds both a Bachelor of Social Science degree (University of Natal) and is a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Tina has held several senior finance roles predominately in the not-for-profit and public sector space including Financial Controller, Business Analyst, Acting College Manager and Funding and Compliance Coordinator at C&K and Senior Divisional Finance Manager and Devolved Funding Policy Officer at London Borough of Lambeth. <\/p>\n\n<p>Currently Tina works at the University of Queensland as Finance Business Partner to the Institute of Social Science Research, UQP, School of Music, Digital Cultures, Centre for Policy Futures, Institute of Modern Languages and the School of Communication and Arts. Tina is passionate about education, loves travel, live music and the arts and has previously volunteered as treasurer on management committees. <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"capture-3-png","extension":"PNG","filename":"Capture_3.PNG"}});)
![Tina Radburn](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Tina Radburn","slug":"tina-radburn","time":"Secretary","description":"<p>Tina has extensive government and business development experience having worked across multiple government departments and industries with high-level government officials and executives for over 30 years. This includes 14 years of international business development experience in the Americas, including the United States, Canada and Latin America.<\/p>\n\n<p>Tina worked extensively with the music and creative industries to develop and deliver Queensland\u2019s Creative Industries Export Strategy and Contemporary Music Export Strategy in North America - a collaboration between Trade Queensland, Arts Queensland and QMusic. She is passionate about music and the arts, international development, philanthropy, and the community, and has worked with many non-profits and development agencies. <\/p>\n\n<p>Tina initially joined the QMusic Management Committee in April 2016 and served as Secretary until September 2020, before returning to the position in June 2021, and chaired the Queensland Poetry Festival in 2015-2016.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"image001-3-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"image001_3.jpg"}});)
![John Mullen](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"John Mullen","slug":"john-mullen","time":"\u202fOrdinary Member\u202f","description":"<p>John is Head of A&R and Executive Producer at Dew Process Records and works with various acts and bands like Mallrat, Old Mervs, Tkay Maidza, Allday, Sly Withers, Tyne-James Organ and many more. He also manages producer and mixer Dylan Adams (DMA\u2019s, West Thebarton, Clews), as well being on the QMusic board and on the Organising Committee for the RecLink Cup, Brisbane. Previous to working at Dew Process, John worked in journalism as well as stints at Universal Music and Mushroom Records. John joined the QMusic management committee in August 2017. \u202f <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"john-mullen-press-shot-png","extension":"png","filename":"John-Mullen-Press-Shot.png"}});)
![Jacqui Grinzi](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Jacqui Grinzi","slug":"jacqui-grinzi","time":"\u202fOrdinary Member","description":"<p>As Chair of the QMusic Safety and Diversity Advisory Group, Jacqui leads initiatives fostering inclusion, safety, and equity in the music industry. Dedicated to social impact, Jacqui spearheads programs like QMusic\u2019s Concert Care and collaborates with stakeholders to drive meaningful change, creating safer, more inclusive spaces for artists and communities alike. <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"jacqui-grinzi-press-shot-2025-jpeg","extension":"JPEG","filename":"Jacqui-Grinzi-Press-Shot-2025-.JPEG"}});)
![Maggie Collins](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Maggie Collins","slug":"maggie-collins","time":"Ordinary Member\u00a0","description":"<p>Maggie Collins, currently based in Brisbane, has held a diverse range of roles within the music industry over 17 years. She was a presenter and producer at triple j for 10 years and founded the artist management company Morning Belle, representing ARIA Award-winning and Gold Record accredited artists such as DZ Deathrays, Odette, Miiesha, and Donny Benet, amongst many others. Collins held the role of Executive Programmer for BIGSOUND from 2016 to 2019, and after seven years on the board of the Association of Artist Managers, in 2021 she moved into the Executive Director role where she currently remains. In 2020, she also received The Lighthouse Award, an honour given to Australian female managers who exhibit passion, creativity, advocacy, integrity, and commitment to the community. <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"maggie-collins-press-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Maggie-Collins-Press-Shot.jpg"}});)
![Lydia Miller](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Lydia Miller","slug":"lydia-miller","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>A KukuYalanji and Waanyi woman from Far North Queensland (based in Cairns), Lydia has a career spanning over 35 years in the arts and cultural sector as a performer, artistic director, producer, administrator, senior executive and advocate. Her professional performing arts career spans theatre, film, television and radio. She was executive director for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts at Australia Council for the Arts (now Creative Australia) from 1994-1997 and 2005-2021 spanning some 20 years. Overseeing fundamental changes in research and strategic initiatives, artistic and industry development in the performing, literature and visual art sectors domestically and internationally, driving Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights and protocols, and leading the Australian delegation for international projects such as the Festival of Pacific Arts and Cultures in 1996, 2008, 2012, and 2016; and the Mus\u00e9e du quai Branly project between Australia and France in 2006 and 2013. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lydia has public policy and administration experience in the health, community services and criminal justice sectors, and has held several Council, Board and Committee positions. Currently, she is a creative consultant and cultural producer. <\/p><p><i><\/i><\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"photo-lydia-miller-headshot-photo-credit-stu-spence-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Photo-Lydia-Miller-Headshot-Photo-credit-Stu-Spence-.jpg"}});)
![Barton Green GAICD](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Barton Green GAICD","slug":"barton-green-gaicd","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>Barton has spent more than 25 years consulting to the creative sector, including strategic planning for the QAGOMA Board and Foundation, strategic advice to the Board of the Brisbane Festival, an industry adviser to the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and occasional (informal) mentor to a number of arts industry executives.<\/p>\n\n<p>He is a (former) founding Director of the Brisbane Portrait Prize and former Deputy Chair of Queensland Theatre Company. And he plays drums in his spare time in a three-piece rock outfit called The Filberts. <\/p>\n\n<p>In his former role as CEO of the Committee for Brisbane, Barton auspiced the establishment of the Creative Brisbane Collab., the culmination of many years of working in and around the arts sector and observing the need for stronger and closer relationships between commerce and creativity.<\/p>\n\n<p>He has executive management experience spanning more than 35 years and company director experience of more than 22 years. He has served on the Boards of private companies, statutory authorities and not-for-profit organisations, including as Chairman and Deputy Chairman.<\/p>\n\n<p>He is a communications and marketing expert, having spent 40 years as a journalist or communications consultant to the public and private sectors, including 35 years\u2019 experience working in and around politics.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"barton-green-headshot-2024-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Barton-Green-headshot-2024.jpg"}});)
![Aaron Dahl](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Aaron Dahl","slug":"aaron-dahl","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>Aaron is a lawyer and partner of law firm McCullough Robertson. He has over 18 years' experience working in corporate, commercial, and not-for-profit law. He leads McCullough Robertson's not-for-profit and charity practice and, in that capacity, works with some of Queensland's largest charities and not-for-profit entities particularly in relation to merger advice, governance, compliance and general commercial matters. Aaron is passionate about contemporary and live music, as well as the general arts. He is a former board member of Board Connect Limited, a not-for-profit company that assisted many of Queensland's arts organisations through education and governance advice. Aaron joined the QMusic management committee in June 2021.\u202f <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"aaron-dahl-press-shot-2025-jpeg","extension":"jpeg","filename":"Aaron-Dahl-Press-Shot-2025-.jpeg"}});)
![Cam Costello](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Cam Costello","slug":"cam-costello","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>Cameron Costello is a Quandamooka Traditional Owner from the Moreton Bay region. Cameron has dedicated his professional life to advocating for the rights of First Nations Peoples, and encouraging a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society. Cameron brings a rich 25-year legacy of delivering First Nations arts and cultural policies, programs and infrastructure including the establishment of the Queensland Government\u2019s Backing Indigenous Arts Program, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. <\/p>\n\n<p>Cameron is on several arts and cultural committees including the Arts Queensland First Nations Advisory Committee, and the Boards of QMusic, Queensland Ballet, Flying Arts, Brisbane Portrait Prize, and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA). <\/p>\n\n<p>Cameron is currently on the Board of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Interim Chair of the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council. He runs his own consultancy practice and has worked across private and public sectors in Queensland focusing on enabling organisations to improve their Indigenous engagement strategies. Cameron joined the QMusic management committee in October 2021. <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"cameron-costello-press-shot-2-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Cameron-Costello-Press-Shot-2.jpg"}});)
![Kristy Gostelow](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Kristy Gostelow","slug":"kristy-gostelow","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>Kristy Gostelow is an artist manager, music\nindustry professional, and founder of Kadence Group. With a passion for\nsupporting artists, she helps them navigate the industry, build sustainable\ncareers, and reach new audiences.<b><\/b><\/p>\n\n<p>As the co-founder of Lovely Records, Kristy is dedicated to\nchampioning authentic voices and creating opportunities for emerging and\nestablished talent. She manages acclaimed artist Tia Gostelow and works closely\nwith key industry partners, including labels, publishers, and booking agents,\nto ensure her artists have the right team and strategy behind them.<b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kristy comes with experience across the Corporate,\nGovernment, Non-Profit, and Music Industry sectors, bringing a broad\nperspective and strategic insight to everything she does. Based in Mackay,\nQueensland, she is a proud regional advocate, committed to supporting musicians\nand events across the state.<b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her contributions to the industry and her community have\nbeen recognised through awards, including the 2021 APRA Lighthouse Award for Artist\nManagement and the Australia Day Award for Community Development.<b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kristy\u2019s approach is hands-on and artist-first, whether\nshe\u2019s guiding release strategies, negotiating deals, or helping artists develop\ntheir sound. With a strong network and a deep understanding of the industry,\nshe\u2019s committed to fostering creativity and long-term success.<\/p><p><b><i><strong><\/strong><\/i><\/b><\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"kristy-gostelow-press-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Kristy-Gostelow-Press-Shot.jpg"}});)
![Jake Challenor](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Jake Challenor","slug":"jake-challenor","time":"Ordinary Member","description":"<p>Jake Challenor is the CEO and co-founder of Sound Story, Australia\u2019s go-to strategic communications consultancy catering specifically to the creative industries. With over 20 years of experience, Jake co-creates narratives for brands across the music, media, advertising, and technology sectors, utilising his incredible talent for storytelling. Jake owned an independent record label and artist management company prior to returning to the world of journalism and launching Sound Story in 2023. As the former print editor of Rolling Stone Australia, founding editor of variety Australia, and publisher of both The Music Network and Radio Today, Jake has hands-on expertise across a variety of creative sectors, and is able to assess Queensland\u2019s music landscape from an assortment of different viewpoints. <\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"jake-challenor-press-shot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Jake-Challenor-Press-Shot.jpg"}});)
![Scott Hutchinson](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Scott Hutchinson","slug":"scott-hutchinson","time":"Patron","description":"<p>Scott is Chairman of Hutchinsons Builders, Queensland\u2019s largest privately owned building company. Hutchies, as it is affectionately termed by staff and industry, is a family company which has been known and respected within the State\u2019s building scene for four generations. Hutchinson Builders celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2012 \u2013 representing a century of service to Queensland and Australia and testament to the company\u2019s commitment, expertise and integrity. From its beginning as a one man operation in 1912, J Hutchinson Pty Ltd has expanded and strengthened and, today, stands as one of Australia\u2019s major award winning construction companies. Scott is also an avid music lover and holds the sites of The Triffid and Fortitude Hall, breaking the cycle of developers turning inner city land into residential or office uses. <\/p><p><i><em><\/em><\/i><\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Management Committee"},"image":{"slug":"scott-hutchinson-1-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Scott-Hutchinson-1-.jpg"}});)