Kim Tran is Director of Policy & Governance at Live Performance Australia, the peak body for the live performance industry. LPA represents all aspects of live performance including performing arts centres, commercial theatres, arts and music festivals, and ticketing companies. Kim has been at LPA for 10 years and is an advocate of the Arts
Ben is the Policy Advisor handling Economic & Regulatory matters, as well as Government Advocacy for the Australian Retailers Association. Ben is an experienced policy and government relations specialist having worked for various MP & Senators, and in various roles on numerous political campaigns, as well as overseeing the Government Relations and Government Affairs duties
“Described by The Music Magazine as “Melbourne’s high priestess of soul”, Kylie Auldist has over 20 years experience as a vocalist and songwriter. Kylie is the soulful voice behind the 2016 worldwide hit ‘This Girl’ (Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners), the leading lady of Australian funk/soul group ‘the Bamboos’ and a celebrated solo artist.
Paul is the General Manager of Corporate Services & Commercial and Company Secretary at AUSactive (formally Fitness Australia), the peak Health and Exercise Industry Association with the largest register of physical activity professionals and facilities across Australia. AUSactive wants to activate the nation through empowering and representing excellence, innovation, standards and leadership across all exercise
Stephen is the National CEO of the Australian Hotels Association. He has extensive experience with boards and committees including work with the Brisbane Racing Club and Racing NSW. Stephen has an Associate Degree in Law and a Master’s of business Administration. His skills range from marketing to experience in dealing with budgets, project management and alternative dispute resolution.
Andrée Greenwell is a composer and artistic director, working across mainstream and experimental platforms within the Australian performing arts, screen arts, and radio. Andrée’s catalogue of around 100 scores includes credits for Australia’s leading performing arts organisations including Sydney Theatre Company, Symphony Australia, Australian Dance Theatre, Bell Shakespeare, Belvoir and Queensland Music Festival. As the
Paul Greene is a writer and producer based in rural NSW. Paul has a lifetime of experience in all areas of the creative and entertainment music industry. Paul has run his own independent record label since 2000 and also worked as a producer and co-writer for dozens of artists. In 2000 Paul joined the Australian
Harley is the founder and CEO of POSmusic, a music marketing platform built for business. POSmusic assists brands by finding and leveraging the right mix of music and digital to drive sales and ROI. Harley oversees senior management, business development, product, licensing and operational teams at POSmusic. Harley has been building scaleable business processes specialising
Hugo Race is a multi-disciplinary artist in music, sound, word, and imagery. In an international career spanning 35 years with contemporary music at its heart, Hugo has written and sung on over 40 albums released by both major and independent labels. Hugo delivers intense sonic soundscapes that merge folk, experimentalism, electronica and rock. Hugo performs