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The Role of Producers in Contemporary Performing Arts

Curious about how events, shows and performances - from live music gigs to fully fledged stage shows to major festivals - come together? From development to presentation to touring the country, hear from industry leaders and producers making things happen nationwide.

Our panel of local, state and national trailblazers will discuss the role of Producers in contemporary Australian performance. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how to grow and equip producers to work with artists, festivals, venues, companies and tours.

This public forum is for everyone involved in the creative sector keen to learn, share and connect. Interested? Already pulling together independent shows? Working in the industry? This panel is for all with a love of the LIVE.

Speakers: Simon Wellington (Performing Lines)

Natano Fa’anana (Casus Creations / Moogahlin Performing Arts)

Aimee Gray (Kerbside Collective)

Tickets: $15 (including light catering | cash bar available)

The PRODUCER FORUM is presented, designed and delivered by Red Chair with support from Sunshine Coast Council as part of the MadeSC series of professional development initiatives.

Proudly funded by the Sunshine Coast Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to support arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Image Credit: G Docs (Georgia Haupt) from Horizon 2025

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