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QMUSIC

Best known internationally for our signature event BIGSOUND, QMusic also offers an extensive and free professional

development program throughout Queensland, and a grants program funded by Arts Queensland. We also stage the

annual Queensland Music Awards to celebrate everything that makes Queensland music great. QMusic works closely

with government at all levels to ensure a thriving Australian music industry, and sustains partnerships with corporate and

philanthropic partners who want to support the future of Australian music.

QMusic is Queensland’s music industry development association, and has been transforming music industry careers since 1995.

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WE ARE FOR

QUEENSLAND

Our $1.9B live music economy is critical to the

livelihood of so many different people, with

the tourism economy especially benefitting.

BIGSOUND was recently named as Australia’s

Best Live Music Event as the 2017 National

Live Music Awards, which further cements

Fortitude Valley’s reputation as a unique

entertainment precinct with some world-

class live music venues. QMusic is working

closely with state and federal government to

strategically position Brisbane as a music city

worth travelling to.

Queenslanders love music. Our unique

environment and lifestyle make it the perfect

place to enjoy music outdoors all year round.

Music is a big part of the story of who we are

as individuals and as a society.

A thriving contemporary

popular music sector that

delivers maximum social,

cultural and economic returns

to Queensland.

Entrepreneuralism

Collaboration

Inclusion

Quality Transparency

Sustainability

To advance artistic, cultural

and economic value of

Queensland contemporary

popular music.

OUR GOALS

OUR VISION OUR VALUES

1. Develop capable music industry entrepreneurs

2. Deliver world class events that transform lives

3. Enable female, indegenous and regional participation

4. Foster awareness of the value of contemporary popular music

5. Develop innovative partnerships that benefit the future of Australianmusic.

OUR

MISSION

BIGSOUND 2018 S TAT I S T I C S

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$2.851m 12,561 1,585 153

FESTIVAL ATTENDEES

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

SHOWCASING ARTISTS

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

141 95% 1,585

RETURNING ATTENDEES

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

BIGSOUNDBIGSOUND continues to cement its place on Australia's cultural calendar as the place where tomorrow's

stars are uncovered, and the shape of future business is forged.

BIGSOUND Festival runs four nights across Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, showcasing the next big thing

to fans, industry, and international tastemakers alike. Its massive artist line-up has been instrumental

in uncovering names like Flume, Rufus, Courtney Barnett, Megan Washington, The Temper Trap, A.B.

Original, Remi, Gang of Youths and more.

By day, BIGSOUND presents an invaluable opportunity to meet new collaborators and learn from the

best from around the world. The conference program presents ideas from some of the international

music industry's most revered and forward-thinking luminaries. Delegates have heard from and rubbed

shoulders with the likes of Nick Cave, Neil Finn, Kim Gordon, Simon Raymonde (Bella Union / Cocteau

Twins), Billy Bragg, Amanda Palmer, Peter Garrett, Michael Gudinski (Mushroom), Ben Lee, Seymore

Stein (Sire), Michael Chugg, and Steve Earle. You never know who you will meet.

QUEENSLAND

MUSIC AWARDS

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CELEBRATING QUEENSLAND MUSIC

Celebrating our brightest emerging artists and established legends, the QMAs are a state-wide search for Queensland’s best music.

The QMAs recognise the diverse people and places that make contemporary popular music an invaluable part of our state’s cultural heritage. We invite all Queenslanders to celebrate the artists, industry leaders, festivals and live music venues that keep the joy of music alive in our communities. Artists from all over the state in a number of categories are recognised each year for their songwriting and musical excellence. The Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award recognises artists and industry who have made a lifetime contribution to Queensland Music.

The awards are judged by music industry professionals from all over the country and finalists and winners have the chance to catapult their careers into national significance. Winning a QMA is a key milestone in the career of many successful Queensland artists.

ARTIST ENTRIES

ATTENDANCE

AWARDS

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SONG ENTRIES

INDUSTRY CONNECT

QMusic’s Industry Connect program is designed to help musicians and workers get the knowledge, relationships and opportunities they need to succeed.

Industry Connect provides showcase opportunities throughout the year for musicians within the program, while travel grants can help to bring you to BIGSOUND in September 2019.

Whether you want to be touring musician, artist manager or understand how to book a venue, be a music publicist or start your own record label, Industry Connect is all about arming you with the knowledge and resources to make the right decisions and connect you to the right people.

THE TEAMKARSTEN RICHERT General Manager

Karsten started in the event industry after studying economics in Germany in 1991 organising festivals and corporate events. In 1996, Karsten moved to Australia working in the hospitality industry before joining Staging Connections in Sydney as a Technical Event Manager where he would be involved as part of the event team for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at Stadium Australia.

After a short stint managing Nitmiluk Tours at Katherine Gorge in the Northern Territory he moved back to Germany for 5 years working back in the hospitality industry as a catering manager and an event manager.

In 2008, Karsten was appointed General Manager of the Staging Connections office in Canberra before being promoted to Regional General Manager of Queensland, New Zealand and Fiji, one of the leading event staging companies in the Asia/Pacific region with over 1,000 staff and $80m turnover.

KIM PENGELLY Event Manager

Kim began her career in the music industry managing the commercial aspects of festivals, designing systems to ensure financial stability and organisational sustainability in an event context. Employed then by Woodfordia Inc. promoters of The Woodford Folk Festival, Planting and Festival of Small Halls, her role was primarily to manage all of the businesses within the organisation. This included managing a team of 43 people overseeing 800 volunteers across 13 departments including; 16 bars, 180 stalls, performers merchandise (460 artists), official merchandise, visual arts workshops, art galleries, restaurants, and general stores collectively turning over in excess of $2.5M in six days.

At 26, Kim was promoted to Deputy General Manager to engage in the strategic management of the organisation and in addition to her role as Commercial Manager began managing grant applications, negotiating sponsorships and completed top-level negotiations with local, State and Federal Governments contributing to an annual economic impact of $34.5M.

GAV PARRY Program Manager

For the past eight years Gav has been involved in the music industry in one form or another. It began with Brisbane based duo YesYou, after their first single ‘Half Of It’ was added to rotation on Triple J. The duo went onto toured with the likes of Rufus Du Sol, Ms Mr and Midnight Juggernauts. Over the coming years they released music on Yuksek’s label (Partyfine), Wonderlick/Sony and continue to work with Melbourne based label Onelove.

In 2016, Gav stepped into management with the signing of Melbourne based R&B artists and songwriter JANEVA who went onto ink a deal with Sony ATV, which has seen her go onto write with Hermitude, Young Franco, Shockone, LDRU, Basenji, Maribelle, Paces, Kota Banks to name a few. Since then he’s gone onto sign another Melbourne artist Blasko, who’s debut mixtape (released 2018) has clocked up more than two million streams, he’s supported Jhene Aiko at Margaret Court Arena, SG Lewis in Melbourne/NZ and currently releases music through Majestic Casual/Yunizon Records.

MICHELLE PADOVAN Marketing Manager

Michelle joined the QMusic team in February 2015 with a background in media relations, radio broadcasting and business administration. Originally from Sydney, she has worked everywhere from independent record stores, PR/publishing houses to co-running her own independent record label, Brisbane’s Coolin’ By Sound. Cutting her teeth in publicity at Two Fish Out Of Water, she has worked on campaigns for The Waifs, Augie March, The Drones, The Jezabels and The Falls Music & Arts Festival. Following her heart to Brisbane in 2011, Michelle has been a Station Manager at 4ZZZ (where she was known as ‘Miki’ for close to four years) - managing the day-to-day running of the community radio station and its 200 volunteers.

Through her passion for increasing female participation in music, in 2016 she co-organised Australia's second Girls Rock! camp held in Brisbane. You can find her out and about at gigs and festivals watching her favourite bands (there are many) or at the weekly instores hosted by Brisbane's legendary Sonic Sherpa Records.

MICHAEL WATT Business Development Manager

Michael’s music industry career began in personal and event security for international touring artists such as Prince, Motley Crüe, Nirvana, Faith No More, and Guns N Roses. A fondness for electronic music would see Michael later become a promoter and pioneer at the forefront of an emerging musical movement, staging ground-breaking events like Strawberry Fields and NASA at Brisbane’s most iconic music spots, including The Site in Fortitude Valley. Michael consulted for government departments on health and safety practices for music venues and festivals, before a stint in radio as executive producer of Ministry of Sound Radio Sessions – Australia’s largest syndicated radio show which aired on 75 stations nation-wide every Saturday night. The show received an ACRA nomination for best-syndicated radio show and promoted record-breaking Ministry of Sound CD compilation sales in Australia. Michael also produced the John Lennon radio special Give Peace a Chance with close friend, journalist and peace activist Ritchie Yorke. As a promoter, Michael has worked with various entertainment groups producing an array of festivals such as Electric Gardens, Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile Disco, Future Music Festival, Parklife, Summafieldayze, and Global Gathering. He has also promoted concerts for prolific artists including Drake, Snoop Dog, Pharrell Williams, Chic & Nile Rodgers, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Stone Roses, New Order, The Wombats, Macklemore, and Massive Attack, among others. Joining QMusic in 2017 as Business Development Manager, Michael is responsible for developing partnerships for QMusic’s signature events BIGSOUND and the Queensland Music Awards. He also coordinates the development of QMusic’s philanthropic giving program.

ROXY NOORI Operat ions ManagerWorking in the music industry for the past twelve years, Roxy’s long-term administration background has allowed her to streamline many of the functions and roles of the QMusic workspace. Well versed with the online environment and passionate about the Queensland music industry, she continues to oversee the smooth running of the office.

DEAN MCGRATH Digital Content Producer

Stepping into the newly created role of Digital Content Producer, Dean joined the QMusic team in March 2017. In addition to his very active involvement in the Queensland music scene, fronting prominent Brisbane bands Rolls Bayce and Hungry Kids of Hungary, Dean has spent the best part of a decade honing his craft as a graphic designer. Previously, he’s been commissioned to produce design, branding and illustration work for a broad range of music industry clients including Alberts Music, Select Touring, Brisbane Powerhouse, Red Deer Festival, Emma Louise, The Church and more.

SUE MCCOMBER Finance Off icer

An accountant with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, Sue’s association with QMusic began at the end of 2005 when she was approached by Denise Foley to review the then quite precarious financial position of QMusic. The review led to an ongoing involvement with QMusic when Sue later took over the responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the organisation. Being a part of the team that has seen QMusic return to a vibrant and financially secure organisation has been a professional highlight for Sue.

ELIZA HEATH Project Off icer

Eliza entered the music scene as a teenager performing in and managing a variety bands throughout the completion of her undergraduate Bachelor of Music at QUT. Continuing on to complete her Masters in Creative Industries (Creative Production and Arts Management) with a focus on networking in the arts, Eliza built a passion for creating events that aid in the formation of sustainable careers and performance opportunities for emerging artists. This passion lead her to work with both Jungle Love Festival and APAM 2016/2018 at The Brisbane Powerhouse, along with BrisAsia Festival 2017 and Brisbane City Council’s QUBE Effect initiative. Outside of her work at QMusic, Eliza performs in local collective Golden Age of Ballooning, works at various events across the city, and slings beers at iconic venue, The Tivoli.

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Michael was the editor of The Courier-Mail, Queensland’s largest source of news and analysis from 2010 to 2013. His appointment followed stints as the newspaper’s deputy editor, chief of staff and investigations editor. Earlier in his journalism career, Michael spent a decade as a sportswriter, covering the Australian cricket and rugby union teams. In his spare time, Michael tries valiantly to prevent his music collection from overloading his mobile phone storage levels. Michael joined the QMusic management committee in April 2013.

Tina has extensive government and business development experience, having worked across multiple departments and industries with high-level Government officials and senior executives for over 25 years. This includes 14 years of international business development experience in the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America. She has worked across multiple industries, including music and the creative industries, tourism, biotechnology and life sciences, information and communication technology. Tina’s strengths have been to work across government, engage industry and collaborate. She received numerous public sector awards for the development and delivery of the United States Creative Industries Export Strategy and Program and for Queensland’s Contemporary Music Export Project, 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, including the United Nations. Tina is also a board member for the Queensland Poetry Festival. Tina joined the QMusic management committee in April 2016.

Ben is a Partner of the independently owned financial services firm, Stonehouse Wealth Management and a Director of mid-tier accounting firm, Bach & Company Chartered Accountants. Ben has completed studies in commerce, accounting and finance including a Master of Business Administration and Master of Financial Planning. He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a fervent supporter of Queensland music. Ben joined the QMusic management committee in April 2011.

D-J is a promoter, tour producer, live performance producerand manager. He is the owner of Dmand Pty Ltd, a companythat specialises in producing and promoting concert tours andtheatrical productions in Australia, Europe and The United Statesfor theatre and arena productions. He is also the owner andexecutive producer for Frog in a Sock Pty Ltd and TenorissimoUSA LLC which produce live concerts, TV specials, DVD’s andalbums for The TEN Tenors. In his spare time he enjoys all formsof sport and hanging out with his family. D-J joined the QMusicmanagement committee in April 2014.

Jesse is co-owner of several venues and managing director of The Fans Group - a group of companies comprising artist management, venue marketing, operations & bookings and an events company. In his spare time he drinks whisky on planes. Jesse joined the QMusic management committee in April 2014.

With over fifteen years in Brisbane’s music community, Stephen has had experience in many different facets of the industry including roles as a music publicist, radio plugger, journalist, marketing manager, conference programmer, radio announcer, inflight entertainment producer, vocalist and music retailer. Currently managing director of SGC Media (a joint venture with MGM’s Sebastian Chase working on international new media marketing for Australian artists), Stephen works with projects including John Butler Trio, The Waifs, British India, Triple J’s Hottest 100 compilation, Blue King Brown and San Cisco as well as with organisations including D-Star (where he consults on both their national music promo delivery service and radio monitoring system) and QMusic. Stephen is also board member of Brisbane music education not-for-profit Starving Kids. Stephen joined the QMusic management committee in April 2010.

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Roz has been a constant in the Australian music industry for approximately 20 years, as musician , (one half of women in docs, independent original and international touring act, and as a solo artists) as well as presenter, programmer and producer based in regional Queensland, currently heading up Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Civic Theatre and Cairns Festival as Program Manager. She is heavily involved in consulting on artist pathways for many regional Queenland artists, including indigenous group and choir, Sounds of Austranesia (Cairns and Torres Strait Island based). She is also currently touring as one of the songwriters in the Soldiers Wife project which has seen Queensland songwriters work artistically with women who’ve lost their partners in war. Roz has also worked heavily in community arts and development projects with remote Indigenous communities in Northern Territory and Queensland. She is extremely happy to be once again sitting on the board of QMusic, excited to be part of the next chapter of this organisation’s growth and development across Queensland. Roz joined the QMusic management committee in April 2014.

Natalie is a lawyer and director of New Farm law firm NR Barbi Solicitor Pty Ltd. She has been part of the Brisbane legal scene since 1997, working in various areas including Arts Law, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Building and Construction Litigation. As a director, she heads the litigation team within her firm which is a general practice firm. She enjoys all aspects of the Arts and is passionate about the fostering of new Australian talent. She is an avid cricket fan, enjoys theatre and travelling and all genres of music. Natalie joined the QMusic management committee in January 2016.

John is Head of A&R and Executive Producer at Dew Process Recordings and has worked with such artists as Sarah Blasko, The Grates, Bernard Fanning, Tkay Maidza, Eves the Behaviour, Mallrat and more. John joined the QMusic management committee in July 2017.

Vivienne is a former music journalist with over a decade of experience in publicity, communications and marketing. She has worked in roles across a range of sectors including as a political media advisor, film promotions for Roadshow Films and Warner Brothers and as a theatre marketing manager at Canberra Theatre Centre. Currently, Vivienne is a co-founder and Head of Marketing and Publicity at independent Australian digital aggregator and music services company GYROstream. Vivienne’s roles as a music publicist have allowed her to work with projects including Brother Ali, Meg Mac, Gypsy & The Cat, the church, Divinyls, Dustin Tebbutt & Lisa Mitchell and WAAX. On weekends you can find Vivienne at a local gig or hanging out with her two dogs Max and Bentley. Vivienne joined the QMusic management committee in May 2018.

David’s professional life has led him to being at the centre of change in two industries that rely on creativity and innovation - the media industry and the higher education industry. As Director, Corporate Transition at QUT, David has a hand in the university’s digital strategy and particularly in driving the understanding of the need to change. Before joining QUT in 2014, David was editorial director of News Corporation in Queensland and led its transition from a print only to a multimedia news operation. In his decade as editor and editor in chief, he was passionate about initiatives that would develop and enhance the unique culture of Queensland - whether through music, writing, art or film. David is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a director of Carers Queensland, a statewide organisation that acts interests of carers and sits on the adjudication panel of the Australian Press Council. David is an amateur musician (guitar, blues harps and mandolin) in a covers band. David joined the QMusic management committee in March 2017.

Rhianna started at the ABC as a news and current affairs cadet in Sydney. During her 15 years at the national broadcaster, Rhianna has worked across triple j news, television documentaries, RN and co-hosted an aviation podcast. She is the former presenter of ABC Radio’s national Indigenous programme, Speaking Out. Since 2015, Rhianna has been the presenter of #ABCRhi, a national programme broadcast across ABC Radio every Sunday evening. Rhianna joined the QMusic management committee in July 2017.

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• A two-page application outlining how yourknowledge, skills and experience will enable you toundertake this role

• Your resume or curriculum vitae including a list ofreferees (to be contacted only with your permission)

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ROLE DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – QMUSIC

BACKGROUND

ROLE PURPOSE

SALARY

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

DIRECT REPORTS

INDIRECT REPORTS

REPORTS TO

QMusic is Queensland’s music industry development association, and is focused on promoting the artistic value, cultural worth and commercial potential of contemporary popular music.

Its signature event, BIGSOUND, now in its 17th year of operation, is Australia’s premier music industry conference and artist showcase. BIGSOUND is a partnership between QMusic and an extremely diverse range of national stakeholders from the government, corporate, community and music industry sectors.

QMusic delivers a range of other events and programs throughout the year, including the Queensland Music Awards, Little BIGSOUND, and our state-wide industry development program, Industry Connect. We also manage the Grant McLennan Fellowship and the Billy Thorpe Scholarship on behalf of Arts Queensland.

QMusic is a rapidly-growing, outward-looking organisation always looking for new ways to work in partnership with others to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive, positive, hard-working and open-minded team culture.

Drive the creative and strategic development of the QMusic family of brands, events and services

Monitor performance of the organisation against the strategic plan, and develop the plan where appropriate, with the input of the Management Committee, staff and relevant external stakeholders

Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, in consultation with the Management Committee

Maintain and develop key organisational relationships

By Negotiation with Management Committee

Funding bodies

Corporate sponsors

Philanthropic donors

Other industry stakeholders

Community and interest groups

QMusic General Manager, Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Program Manager, BIGSOUND Executive Programmer, BIGSOUND Festival Producer

Event Coordinators and Producers Program Contractors and volunteers

President and Management Committee Members

KEY RESULTS AREAS

KRA KEY TASKS

1. Direction and Strategy

• In conjunction with the QMusic Management Committee, develop the organisation’s business planincluding vision, mission and goals

• Take the operational lead on establishing and implementing strategic objectives and key performanceindicators (KPIs)

• Monitor and evaluate operational activities of the organisation as reported by the QMusic GeneralManager, and ensure KPIs are achieved.

• In consultation with the QMusic Management Committee and staff, develop the business case for thecreation of new income streams and/or business entities

2. Programming and ProgramManagement

• Oversee the creative development and delivery of QMusic’s program of events and services, inconjunction with relevant staff members & contractors and the Management Committee. Theprimary focus of this dimension of the CEO role is as BIGSOUND Executive Producer, assumingfinal repsonsiblity for the total design and outcome of the event experience, which includes but alsotranscends programming

• Report to the management committee on the evaluation and strategic development of those programsand services

• Liaise with, advise and support artists, contractors and others involved in each of QMusic’s other keyproject work.

3. Marketing, Publicity& PublicRelations

• Represent QMusic and its signature events, BIGSOUND and QMAs, and key projects to media, othermusic industry organisations and major stakeholders.

• Work with the Marketing and Communications staff on the development and implementation ofQMusic’s corporate image, marketing and publicity strategies.

• Develop close relationships with government advisors and MPs in relevant portfolios• In conjunction with the management committee, develop advocacy strategy• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation and industry at events both nationally and internationally,

and in all forms of media

4. Fundraising, Sponsorshipand IncomeGeneration

• Play an active role in fundraising and sponsor development, leading strategy in conjunction with therelevant subcommittees

• Negotiate directly with corporate sponsors, or support the Business Development Manager to do so• Author funding applications for government• Meet directly with potential sponsors and donors• Write and provide input to reports and acquittals related to fundraising and grants

5. Project Managementand BoardReporting

• Prepare the budgets for the organisation including signature events and key projects (including staffingand budget details) for ratification by the QMusic Management Committee

• With the involvement of appropriate staff, prepare project plans for signature events and key projects• Present written progress reports on key events and projects, identifying key issues, successes and

challenges, to the QMusic Management Committee• Develop strong working relationship with the Management Committee and provide a totally transparent

level of detail on organisational performance and risk

6. Team Management

• Delegate responsibilities to, and monitor the performance of direct reports• Establish performance plans with direct reports, and regularly review their progress towards their plans• Support direct reports on the achievement of the objectives of their roles, including identifying

appropriate professional development opportunities for each individual• Develop strong working relations with signature event coordinators

7.Aboriginaland Torres StraitIslander communityengagement

• Work closely with First Nations committee members and advisors to establish strong relations withQueensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

• In conjunction with the management committee, establish a Reconciliation Action Plan advisory group• Develop and implement Reconciliation Action Plan actions in conjunction with the advisory group and

community members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally, higher degree in digital media, business management or music

EXPERIENCE:

• Events strategy and management experience for complex, large scale events for diverse audiences/stakeholders.

• Management, planning and facilitation in the music, arts or related industry;

• Experience in the music industry, particularly the broader Australian music industry, is highly regarded.

• Extensive experience in raising funds from multiple sources

• Experience leading the development of a brand or family of brands

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to strategically develop events and brands

• Knowledge of and/or experience in philanthropic fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government funding

• Established networks, or the ability to establish networks in the Queensland business and government sectors;

• Established networks, or the ability to establish networks in the music industry;

• Strong financial acumen, or capacity to develop from a good starting base

• Deep understanding of current trends in festival and conference experience design

• Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to manage and mentor a team

• Understanding of organisational development processes and good governance

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Open-minded and creative

• Strategic and entrepreneurial

• Empathetic and inclusive

• Curious/life-long learner

• Technologically and aesthetically astute

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