We acknowledge & pay our respects to First Nations peoples & recognise the role of intergenerational song practitioners in establishing rich & diverse music practices that exist today.

Jacqui Elmas

Jacqui is currently General Counsel, Chugg Entertainment (part of the Mushroom Group) where she works across the touring and festival business as well as label and artist management with Chugg Music.

Clive Miller

Clive has a thirty year history in the not-for-profit sector. He started his career as a broadcaster, band manager and promoter.

Lisa Smith

Lisa is responsible for all financial aspects of the organisation.

Rebecca Shand

Bec brings 30 years of experience and passion to her role from the film and music sector.

Victoria Webber

Victoria is an experienced marketing professional, having worked in the non-profit sector in the UK in income generation, marketing and digital transformation-focused roles.

Casselly Main

Casselly is an experienced marketing and communications professional based in Naarm/Melbourne. She has spent over 10 years working in major events and arts festivals, and has a deep affinity for live music and the people who make it.

Ash King

Ash is a psychologist, writer/designer and cyberpsychology researcher at the University of Sydney.

Angela Doolan

Angela is a Social Worker who leads the crisis relief team. Throughout her career, Angela has worked in various roles and agencies including area health, non government and local government organisations.

Tim Coutts-Smith

Tim is a social worker, touring musician and bedroom producer with eight years’ experience in various facets of mental health and social work.

Jim Lawrie

Jim has over two decades’ experience in Australian music, both behind the scenes and as a singer/songwriter and session drummer.

Willem Brussen

Willem Brussen, is a Baramadagal/Burramattagal man of Dharug Country and has Dutch, German, Irish and English ancestries. He has grown up and lives off-country, on Wurundjeri Country.

Emily Dynes

Drawing from a diverse background in advocacy, education, moving image and storytelling practices, Emily believes in the intersection of community, care and creativity. With a portfolio marked by award-winning compositions and films, Emily brings a unique blend of artistic vision and empathetic understanding to her work in mental health and wellbeing, championing accessibility, inclusivity and […]