Starting out as a lighting designer in early 80’s Melbourne, Robyn later made her way to London, touring the UK, Europe and USA extensively throughout the 80’s and 90’s. During this time she made the move from lighting to show production, tour and event management, eventually becoming co-director of True North, a UK-based production company. […]
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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. In her role at Support Act, she leads the organisation’s Individual Giving strategy, including growing supporter engagement, improving donor experience and enhancing the impact of fundraising campaigns. Victoria also oversees Support Act’s […]
Tim Coutts-Smith
Tim is a social worker, touring musician and bedroom producer. He has over eight years’ experience in various facets of mental health and social work including outreach, case management, counselling and care co-ordination. He is still an actively touring musician who has been performing in the music industry for over 14 years. Tim loves loud […]
Jim Lawrie
Jim has over two decades’ experience in Australian music, both behind the scenes and as a singer/songwriter and session drummer. His role at Support Act allows him to combine his love of music and his community, with a passion for helping others.
Mel Morris
Mel is a music lover with over 10 years experience in live entertainment through event and venue management. Throughout this time, Mel forged strong working relationships with a range of Australian and international promoters, artists and production teams. Outside of music, Mel enjoys volunteering at her local soccer (football) club and pulling on the boots […]
Dr Ash King
Ash is a psychologist, writer/designer and cyberpsychology researcher at the University of Sydney. After her life in the music industry came to a halt following a permanent vocal injury, she’s now using psychology and mindfulness to help folks live their best lives with creativity, passion and purpose. She has worked across a range of creative […]
Craig Smith
Craig has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a member of CPA Australia. Before joining Support Act, Craig worked for Scentre Group in various finance and accounting roles. He is bit of an older soul when it comes to his taste in music and is a fan of […]
Sarah Lay
Sarah works closely with the Finance & Operations Manager assisting with all finance and accounting duties. Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology, Sydney in 2017 and has been working in the Finance & Accounting field since. Sarah enjoys listening to pop and electronic music and is a big fan […]
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 and led a not-for-profit community service agency as General Manager. She is experienced in casework, community development, organisational management and advocacy work especially related […]
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. Jacqui is currently a board member of the Australian Festivals Association. She is admitted a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW, and is […]
Jacqueline Purcell
Jacqueline Purcell is the Chief Financial Officer at Rokt, a leading e-commerce technology company based in Sydney. Previously she was a member of the investment team at TDM Growth Partners and CFO of technology companies Deputy, a high growth workforce management software company, and Culture Amp, a people and culture software platform. Jacqui also spent 8 […]
Lynne Small
Lynne has acted as Company Secretary and Treasurer since 1998, and was appointed Deputy Chair in 2020. She also Chairs our Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. She is the COO for both the Australian Recording Industry Association Ltd (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA); and is a Director and Treasurer of the […]
