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…one of the most amazing things I have ever done…
…I felt so much connection, warmth, compassion, love and energy that will stay with me and my children forever…
…the most meaningful and significant community music event I've ever engaged with…
…this helped me heal…
…having 2,500 strangers come together and sing in harmony was breathtaking & something we
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will never forget…
…the energy of the people, the connection of everyone involved…
QMF EVENT LOCATIONS
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WELCOME MESSAGES
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WHAT WE DO
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QMF 2017 - A WORLD LEADER IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 10 SOCIAL IMPACT 10 FUTURE MUSIC 12 YOUTH & EDUCATION 13 INDIGENOUS CHAMPIONS 14 EVALUATING OUR IMPACT
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FESTIVAL OVERVIEW 16 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SNAPSHOTS 17 GROWING OUR IMPACT
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SUPPORTING QMF 19 RIO TINTO — GIVING BACK THROUGH MUSIC 20 TIM FAIRFAX FAMILY FOUNDATION 21 — DEEPENING ENGAGEMENT WITH REGIONAL QLD SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2017 PARTNERS 22 DONORS 23 QMF BOARD & TEAM
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Feedback from participants of 2017’s landmark mass choir project You’re the Voice which shed light on the domestic violence crisis. 4
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WELCOME MESSAGES
M ESSAGE FROM T HE M INIST ER FOR T HE ART S
M ESSAGE FROM T HE FEST IVAL CHA IR
M ESSA G E F R OM TH E A RTISTIC DIR EC TOR
M ESSA G E F R OM TH E EX EC U TIV E DIR EC TOR
Queensland Music Festival (QMF) has delivered the gift of music to over a million people and brought large-scale community projects to our communities for nearly 20 years.
I am always encouraged by the programs and events that Queensland Music Festival puts together for our State’s diverse and geographically disparate communities. From large-scale community participation projects to world premiere performances by internationally renowned musicians, the stellar offerings of the 2017 Festival once again exceeded expectations.
Our 20th anniversary provides an unmissable opportunity to shine light on the wonderful talent and communities here in Queensland, and to celebrate the vibrant history of our very own Queensland Music Festival. It is an incredible honour to be Artistic Director at this momentous time in our Festival’s journey.
The power of music to relate stories and create lasting and positive change is a truly wonderful thing. The most exciting and important part of what we do at QMF is our work with communities, and the whole QMF team is passionately committed to using the arts to make a difference in people’s lives. Music has the power to achieve so many outcomes: it can bring people together, raise awareness, educate, build social capital, or simply bring joy. Every event that QMF produces with a community has its own special significance and meaning, specific to the time and place it was created, and the people who brought it to life. QMF’s engagement process combines access and excellence in equal measure, and as each project comes to fruition the whole community is uplifted and invigorated by self-belief and pride. The culmination of months of preparation unfolding in performance is an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
QMF is more than a biennial festival, it works to increase access to music for all Queenslanders through fostering close relationships with towns and councils across the State and developing projects that leave a long-term social and economic impact. QMF events have been staged in more than 100 regions, from the Torres Strait Islands to Birdsville, Mount Isa to Yarrabah and the Gold Coast, empowering locals and contributing to the development of safe, vibrant and connected communities. The Festival also undertakes education initiatives so that students from regional, remote and disadvantaged communities can access the many benefits of arts and music education, and embark on career pathways in the creative industries. Alongside these community-driven programs, QMF engages some of the best musicians and performers in the world and has produced more than 120 original Australian works. The Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, proudly supports QMF to undertake regional engagement and touring, and continue to bring the gift of music to all corners of the State. I look forward to what the next QMF will bring to our wonderful State. THE HONOURABLE LEEANNE ENOCH MP MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND MINISTER FOR THE ARTS
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QMF brought to life yet another astounding range of events and programs which ignited passion for music across the State, enriching the lives of regional and metropolitan Queenslanders from all walks of life. Amongst many other endeavours, the QMF team worked with Indigenous communities, delivered educational and skills development programs, raised awareness for the domestic violence crisis and addressed other important social issues. It was with great pleasure and a degree of trepidation that I accepted the role of Chair of QMF in late 2017. Importantly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my predecessor Athol Young, who in his six-year tenure championed QMF’s culture of deep community engagement. I hope you enjoy perusing this Festival Review, a celebration of all that QMF achieved in 2016 — 2017.
I believe QMF is vital as it brings the community of this huge State together. We are trendsetters and trailblazers, and our musicians and artists are amongst the very best in the world. QMF has always sought to reflect the diversity of people, place and music-making which make our State unique: every year our reach is extended, with over 100 regions covered to date. QMF uses the power of music to unite us and realise our connections. It bridges the gap between city and country and tells every woman’s/man’s story whilst creating innovative new works. For QMF, 2019 represents a celebration of all our achievements over the past twenty years, made possible thanks to our extraordinary participants, artists, partners and communities. Together, we have created, and will continue to create, beautiful musical legacies which live on long after the final notes have sounded.
As Queensland Music Festival looks forward to its 20th anniversary in 2019, I am privileged, this year, to be celebrating my 10th anniversary as Executive Director. During my time at QMF, I have been part of many extraordinary events and programs right across the State. Thank you to all our supporters who make our work possible, and we look forward to sharing the next instalment with you in July 2019.
Finally, we look forward to you joining us in 2019 to deliver a very special 20th anniversary edition of unique, transformational musical experiences, statewide. DOMINIC MCGANN CHAIR, QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
KATIE NOONAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
NIGEL LAVENDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL 7
W H AT W E D O T RANSFORM ING L IV ES A N D C OM M U N ITIES T HROUGH M USIC Queensland Music Festival is a statewide celebration of musical excellence with an international reputation and unparalleled geographic reach. The best of local, national and international talent bring every conceivable musical style to Queenslanders from all walks of life, in Brisbane and regional and remote centres from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast. Since 1999 the Festival has engaged more than a million people through projects in over 100 regions.
A GLOB AL LEADER IN C OM M U N ITY EN G A G EM EN T QMF employs highly skilled artists and musicians to work closely with communities and councils, nurturing ongoing relationships. We develop and deliver bespoke musical and multi-artform projects, skills development workshops, and offer year-round music programs in Indigenous communities. Our Youth Touring arm ensures that children in regional Queensland have access to the performing arts; increasingly recognised the world over as an indispensable aspect of education.
QM F IS M UCH M O R E TH A N A F ESTIVA L : WE B UILD LEGAC IES QMF has redefined the traditional festival model to engage deeply with communities over time, igniting artistic potential and leaving a lasting legacy. Our Artistic Director Katie Noonan has set the focus on inspiring Queenslanders to participate in music-making which reflects local culture, tells local stories and has the capacity to impact social change.
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S O C I A L I M PA C T TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC Music inspires change and galvanises social movements. Many of QMF’s projects are developed with communities and unite participants through raising awareness of important issues and celebrating local culture. These events play an increasingly recognised role in building social capital across regional and remote Queensland where isolation can create significant barriers; and in changing the narrative around subjects such as domestic violence, gender inequality and mental health. 10
“As a domestic violence survivor, You’re the Voice has given me and many others hope that we are all in this fight together to end domestic and family violence.... so the hurting can stop! Music has the power to do this.” -You’re the Voice participant
Landmark mass choir project You’re The Voice achieved national prominence through promoting awareness of domestic violence. Over 25,000 experienced the event, either as live audience, livestream viewers, or as one of
9,000 participants in 153 choirs uniting in one voice across Australia. John Farnham’s surprise appearance was met with elation as he joined Kate Ceberano, Isaiah Firebrace and Katie Noonan on stage to sing ‘You’re The Voice’.
The Power Within featured a cast of 270 locals from six townships in the Isaac Region, a local government area the size of Tasmania. Over ten months, participants and QMF collaboratively “It was a fantastic celebration of our community. It showcased the wealth of talent in our region. It was brilliant and we loved it both nights!” – The Power Within audience member
developed a world premiere outdoor production focusing on resilience in towns heavily impacted by the resource industry.
“I was overwhelmed to see so many talented people in our community. It was a fantastic opportunity for our community to be involved in.” – The Power Within audience member
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FUTURE MUSIC SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS ENSURES OUR STORIES ARE TOLD O N T H E W O R L D S TA G E Original music connects us by evoking a shared sense of cultural identity. In the 2017 Festival, 83% of paid artists were based in Queensland. QMF has commissioned more than 120 world-first works across a wide range of genres for events in over 40 Queensland localities. These works express the Australian experience and form an important part of our national history. Alongside commissions by renowned music creators — including Elena Kats-Chernin, Iain Grandage, Deborah Conway and Kalkadoon man William Barton — we support emerging artists; the talented voices of our future. Professional development opportunities in 2017 focused on pathways for female singer-songwriters. Statistics from APRA-AMCOS, the peak body for original music, show that only 21.7% of it’s membership are women. To improve representation, QMF has pioneered programs to encourage emerging female songwriters, and in 2017 an exceptional 38% of paid QMF artists were women. 12
Hang with QYO featured the world premiere of Thomas Green’s work honouring the legendary John Curro AM MBE who founded and has conducted the Queensland Youth Orchestra since 1966.
Songs That Made Me brought together five of Australia’s finest musical women to discover and develop emerging talent in regional Queensland through intensive training and performances. “I cannot express nearly enough how incredibly amazing, inspiring, educational, supportive, loving, hilarious and absolutely fantabulous the journey was for me.”
Created with leading arts educators and industry professionals, and aligning with the National Curriculum, Youth Touring ignited the imagination of 37,187 children in 240 schools.
“Wow, what a fabulous production. The students thoroughly enjoyed it and were very inspired by the fabulous display of acting. Thank you for bringing us such a quality production … Absolutely fantastic resources, thank you. The best resource kit I've ever seen!”
“Was a wonderful show that everyone enjoyed. Great to see you guys coming to a remote town, very grateful.“
— Songs That Made Me participant
The Carol Lloyd Award, launched in 2016, enables emerging Queensland female singer-songwriters to record a full-length album or make and tour an EP. Inaugural winner, Georgia Potter (Moreton) described the opportunity as “very special… empowering and significant”.
Jack Carty mentored five aspiring young singer-songwriters from regional Queensland and performed at schools in the On Song program. “I really did enjoy the experience with Jack Carty and definitely walked away with a few new skills. I can't thank you enough. : )” — Lachlan Lamont, Innisfail finalist
YOUTH & E D U C AT I O N SUPPORT OUR GOAL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR REGIONAL AND REMOTE SCHOOLS IN D I S A D VA N TA G E D A R E A S Performing arts experiences in regional and remote areas are restricted due to distance, expensive travel and economic disadvantage. Arts education is recognised globally as integral to developing life skills including flexibility, critical thinking, communication and teamwork. Further, research shows that the arts nurture creativity, empathy and compassion in young minds. QMF delivered a range of activities in 2017 including Yo u t h To u r i n g , C a p e Yo r k Music Program, On Song, and Score IT!—a film composition competition for school students.
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INDIGENOUS CHAMPIONS HELP INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES T O D E V E L O P A N D S U S TA I N I N I T I AT I V E S W H I C H P R O M O T E LOCAL CULTURE AND ENCOURAGE FUTURE-ORIENTED THINKING QMF works year-round with Indigenous communities to deliver educational, economic and well-being benefits. QMF’s suite of Indigenous projects and programs develop and promote local artists and build capacity. Once an initiative is successfully established, we provide the support and resources required for transferring ownership into the hands of the community. 14
A key example of a capacity-building project, the fifth annual Yarrabah Band Festival featured Troy Cassar-Daley, Sara Storer, and Triple J’s KLP. More than 60 people in 18 local bands and acts performed to an audience of 4,926. The Festival culminated in a showcase of songs by local students, written in workshops with Shellie Morris and KLP.
The Cape York Music Program builds capacity in Indigenous schools. Researchers have shown a positive correlation between student participation and class attendance, behaviour and academic achievement, as well as heightened social and emotional well-being and future-oriented thinking.
QMF 2017 QMF 2017 NET PROMOTER SCORE: 84
84 Highly likely
Respondents were asked how likely they were to recommend the Festival to others. These scores are used to calculate a Net Promoter Score (NPS) which measures loyalty between an organisation and its audience. QMF scored a NPS of 84, which is rated as excellent.
Not at all likely
QMF 2017: AUDIENCE AND PA R T I C I PA N T F E E D B A C K S U M M A R Y “Our music program sits alongside our instructional program as being the two greatest achievements and having the greatest impact on our children. It is helping them thrive.” - Dr Noel Pearson, CYAAA Chairman
Enthusiasm Local Impact Rigour Meaning Access Aesthetic Experience Connection
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
E VA L U AT I N G O U R I M PA C T Ten years of formal evaluation shows consistently high rankings in feedback. QMF uses Culture Counts — a platform which measures audience, participant, and stakeholder experiences — to conduct surveys containing a range of ‘dimension’ questions. Artistic quality dimensions measure the impact and value of arts and cultural events. Indicators of quality include whether respondents would attend a similar event and their opinions on the project’s rigour and aesthetic value. Social capital dimensions measure perceptions such as positivity, optimism, and motivation.
Authenticity Understanding
“Music makes me so happy” - Lina, age 11, Music Camp participant
Collaboration Pride
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QMF 2017 - FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
QMF'S 2017 PROGRAM EMBODIED OUR C O M M I T M E N T T O S TAT E W I D E R E A C H AND DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RIGHT ACROSS QUEENSLAND. No other arts organisation in Australia offers the range of activities, initiatives, and positive outcomes in such diverse settings. We are tremendously proud of what was achieved in 2017, made possible through the outstanding commitment of our community, corporate and government partnerships.
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QMF 2017 - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SNAPSHOT
The 2017 campaign utilised almost every available channel including print, online, radio, television, and outdoor advertising. High profile quality media coverage was achieved on a local, interstate and national level.
MEDIA EXPOSURE
112,065 AUDIENCES + PARTICIPANTS
$5.5 MILLION
95%
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FESTIVAL-RELATED ARTICLES ACROSS PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
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National 44% Local 39% Interstate 13% Statewide 4%
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WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES IN BRISBANE & 46 REGIONAL/ REMOTE COMMUNITIES
+1.7million FACEBOOK PAGE IMPRESSIONS
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SUPPORTING QMF
Q M F PA R T N E R S H I P R E V E N U E 2 0 0 8 — 2 0 0 9
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$5,732,000 Philanthropy
Corporate Partnerships Regional Council Partnerships
Arts Queensland
State/Federal Project Grants
(Core Funding)
Cultural/Venue Partnerships
Australia Council (Key Producer Funding)
Brisbane City Council
Queensland Music Festival is an initiative of the Queensland Government and receives operational funding through Arts Queensland. This support provides organisational stability, enabling QMF to retain an experienced team specialising in community engagement and regional delivery. Our programs are realised through government, private and public sector support. Over the last ten years, increased investment from the corporate and philanthropic sectors has enabled substantial growth through sustained engagement, increased regional reach, and robust evaluation. QMF is now recognised as a world leader in community music. The comparisons between QMF’s revenue mix in 2009 vs 2017 clearly show that non-government support plays an ever-increasing role in delivering high quality arts experiences to communities.
(Signature Festival Funding)
Q M F PA R T N E R S H I P R E V E N U E 2 0 1 6 — 2 0 1 7
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QMF’S GROUNDBREAKING WORK WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE GENEROSITY OF OUR C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S A N D P H I L A N T H R O P I C DONORS. YOUR SUPPORT ENSURES WE CAN HELP C R E AT E A B E T T E R F U T U R E F O R A L L Q U E E N S L A N D E R S
Philanthropy
Corporate Partnerships Arts Queensland (Core Funding)
Corporate Partners benefit from individually tailored packages designed to best meet sponsorship objectives. We provide outstanding opportunities for positive brand alignment; to connect with audiences, participants and influential stakeholders; to benefit from marketing and publicity exposure; and to take advantage of staff development programs and generous hospitality packages. Trusts and Foundations provide essential support, particularly for our
regional programs, enabling the development and touring of new work; resourcing for Indigenous and education programs; and cornerstone funding to help attract support from other sources.
Regional Council Partnerships
Brisbane City Council
State/Federal Project Grants
(Signature Festival Funding)
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SUPPORTING QMF
Individual donors play an important role in making our work possible. Donations can be directed to any of our unique projects and programs. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
(Key Producer Funding)
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C A S E S T U D Y:
RIO TINTO
GIVING BACK THROUGH MUSIC “Whatever a company does, makes, or sells, every business is ultimately about people. Our relationships — with our workforce, customers, and the communities in which we operate — are the heart of our business” — Rio Tinto With a shared commitment to community and diversity, QMF and Rio Tinto began working together in 2011. In that year, Rio Tinto partnered on the free event Classic Country in Gladstone, featuring four of Australia’s top country music stars; and the Company’s support for the inaugural Cape York Music Program enabled delivery of concerts and workshops by the Australian String Quartet in Weipa, home of Rio Tinto’s Queensland bauxite mining operations, and nearby Indigenous townships of Aurukun and Mapoon. 20
SUPPORTING QMF
A longstanding member of the Gladstone community, Rio Tinto is keen to provide opportunities that deliver shared prosperity. In 2013, Rio Tinto was a Major Partner of Boomtown which featured a 340-strong all-local cast, performing to an enthralled audience of 20,000. Boomtown celebrated the town’s unique cultural identity and significant industrial history. In 2017, Rio Tinto supported Dan Sultan’s visit to Aurukun, signifying the Company’s gratitude to, and respect for, the Traditional Owners. Also in 2017, Rio Tinto was a Gold Partner of landmark project You’re the Voice, which raised awareness of domestic violence and encouraged social inclusion. The event provided a unique and exciting opportunity for Rio Tinto’s Brisbane employees, some of whom formed a corporate choir that participated in masterclasses led by Dr Jonathon Welch AM (of Choir of Hard Knocks fame). Significantly, this partnership provided White Ribbon Australia with one illustrative example of Rio Tinto’s commitment to creating safe, gender equal and respectful workplaces as part of its successful workplace accreditation application. “You’re the Voice was an awesome experience; I am very proud to have been part of the Voices of Rio Tinto, and felt on a “high” for the whole day on 29th July (rehearsal and the actual event). What an incredible experience!” – You’re the Voice corporate choir participant
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T I M FA I R FA X FA M I L Y F O U N D AT I O N “Occasionally we are treated to glimpses of such brilliance, such skill & such evocative musical emotion that you almost feel your soul stirring in an eddy. Thank you so much for your performance tonight. Your journey from Bach to bush was truly sublime.” – Culture Counts audience survey
The impact of arts engagement for regional and remote Queenslanders is profound. Each year, we hear from emerging artists and artsworkers who have been inspired by their experiences with QMF to pursue their passions through further education and training; teachers who report that their students have become more engaged through arts integrated learning, and community members who have found joy and purpose through participation and attendance. The partnership with Tim Fairfax Family Foundation has had a profound impact on QMF’s capacity to deepen our engagement with regional Queensland. Crucially, it has provided the cornerstone funding needed to leverage further support from other donors. We are sincerely grateful for this support, and for the opportunity to work with partners who share our commitment to enriching the lives of all Queenslanders. “The TFFF is proud to support Queensland Music Festival’s mission to ’transform lives and communities through music’. The genuinely collaborative ways in which they work with the people and communities in rural, regional and remote Queensland is inspiring and testament to their passion and commitment to providing cultural and artistic opportunities for all Queenslanders.”
DEEPENING ENGAGEMENT WITH REGIONAL QLD Since 2009, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation has supported QMF to engage deeply with regional communities across Queensland over time, building capacity and giving voice to regional experience through the arts. QMF has worked together with regional communities to create major participatory projects that tell local stories and provide significant skills development for performers, artists, and arts workers, including Charleville, Cooktown, Bowen, Tambo, Gladstone and across the Isaac Region. In many cases, arts and cultural activities that were started through a QMF project are embraced by the community and continue years later, such as community choirs and local performing arts groups. Support from TFFF has also enabled QMF to reach isolated and remote communities with world-class performances, such as Louise King’s Bach to Bush flying tour in 2017. School workshops and free concerts have delighted thousands of people in regional Queensland.
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S P E C I A L T H A N K S T O O U R 2 0 1 7 PA R T N E R S PRINCIPAL PARTNERS
PLATINUM PARTNERS
DONORS
MAJOR PARTNERS
We are grateful to our Foundation Partners and Major Gift Donors for enabling significant projects as part of the 2017 Festival: Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, The Bryan Family Foundation, Margaret Olley Art Trust, Frazer Family Foundation, the Pavetta Foundation, and Andrew and Renata Kaldor. Special thanks also to Donors John and Denise Atkins, Simon Buchanan, Consulting IT, Scott Hutchinson, Colin and Noela Kratzing, Wendy Mansell, Katie Noonan, Nigel Lavender, The Honourable Justice Anthe Philippides, Dee Rennie, Rod Wissler and Jocelyn and Bruce Wolfe for supporting QMF 2017.
Margaret Olley Art Trust
GOLD PARTNERS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
SILVER PARTNERS
Thank you to our outgoing board members for their service:
Pavetta foundation BRONZE PARTNERS
Prof. Rod Wissler, Retiring Deputy Chair Karen Hanna, Board Member
PATRON
BOARD MEMBERS
QMF TEAM
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland
Dominic McGann, Chair
Katie Noonan, Artistic Director
Danielle Duell, Deputy Chair
Nigel Lavender, Executive Director
Darren Busine, Treasurer
Katrina Torenbeek, Program and Technical Director
Diat Alferink Prof Margaret Barrett Alison Mobbs Jim Reeves SUPPORT PARTNERS
Athol Young, Retiring Chair
QMF BOARD & TEAM
John Willsteed Jane Williams
Simon Buchanan, Business Development Director Linda Gordon, Marketing and Communications Director
Prof. Cindy Shannon, Board Member Victoria Somlyay, Board Member A special thank you to Erica Hart who, after twelve years of service, is retiring as Program Director. Erica will be continuing part-time in the newly created role of Executive Program Producer. Thank you also to Liz Weiley, our outgoing Marketing and Communications Director, for her substantial contribution to the organisation.
Allison Baden-Clay Foundation / Bison Bar / C Square / DV Connect / MI Scaffold / Nambour Council Chambers Forecourt / Palm Island Community Company / PCYC Aurukun / PCYC Yarrabah Scifleet Toyota / SunPAC / Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance / The Basement / The Luke Batty Foundation / The Time Machine / The Tivoli / Total Generators / Woorabinda Red Cross 22
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CONNECT WITH QMF Simon Buchanan Business Development Director 07 3010 6613 simon@qmf.org.au Danielle Bentley Development Manager 07 3010 6612 danielle@qmf.org.au Level 1, 381 Brunswick St PO Box 1060 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 ABN 67 084 526 876
Queensland Music Festival is an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland