Festival Team

Chief Executive David Inns
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Artistic Director Jonathan Bielski
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Executive Assistant Elizabeth Swinburn
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Business & Finance Director Shona Roberts
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Accounts & Payroll Administrator Mirena Tomas
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Head of Programming Dolina Wehipeihana
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Creative Associate Tama Waipara
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Senior Programme Manager Steph Walker
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Programme Coordinator – Toitū te Reo Ngatapa Black
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International Music Consultant Declan Forde
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Creative Learning & Community Engagement Coordinator
Natasha Lay contact Natasha

Programme & Access Coordinator Helen Winskill                                                             
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Programme Coordinator – Whānui  Noma Sio-Faiumu
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Artist & Logistics Manager Megan Andrews
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Artist Liaison Assistant Rina Patel
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Technical Manager Nick Tomlin
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Technical Administrator Catherine Hart
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Head of Staging  Andrew Gibson
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Head of Lighting Abby Clearwater
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Head of Sound Sandy Gunn
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Head of AV Simon Barker
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Marketing & Communications Director Thierry Pannetier
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Marketing Manager Sally Woodfield
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Media & PR Manager Siobhan Waterhouse
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Brand & Content Creation Manager Tim Wong
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Marketing Assistant Camila Araos Elevancini
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Partnerships Executive Vanessa Morgan
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Ticketing Manager Jillian Davey
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Ticketing Assistant Evan Phillips
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Reception/Office Manager Gill Saker
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