Media Release
25 January 2012
Festival Seeks Chairperson
Wangaratta Jazz Festival Deputy Chairperson, Catherine Wall, has announced that "In order to ensure the future success of the festival, the Board of Directors has decided to advertise the position of chairperson and offer an notional sitting fee in compensation for the substantial time commitment and level of skills required to perform the role". The position is being advertised in the Wangaratta Chronicle with applications closing on 10 February.
Ms Wall went on to say, "The intention is ultimately to engage a part time CEO to fulfil these duties, however, until that is practical, for the next 12 months a central driving force is needed to lead the festival through a period of consolidation."
In addition to the usual chair governance duties, the new chair role will:
- Be the official spokesperson for the festival.
- Be the ultimate decision maker for time critical decisions.
- Be responsible for managing sponsors, donors and partners as well as securing new supporters.
- Manage relationships at all levels of government.
- Be the central contact point for all festival board level matters.
For further enquiries contact deputy Chairperson, Catherine Wall, at catherine@mckinna.com.au.
Welcome 2012!!
This year the fesitval runs from 2-5 November
Thank you to all of our valued patrons who have provided valuable feedback about our festival.
2011 saw some huge challenges conquered and we are now busy preparing another first-class program for 2012, so stay tuned for what is set to be a huge year for our festival.
National Jazz Awards (Drums) 2011 finalists (L-R):
Ben Falle, Perth (second), Tim Firth, Sydney (first), and David Goodman, Sydney (third)
Quote from Rhythms Magazine:
"Lets face it: even amongst the crowded festival scene, there is something truly unique about the Wangaratta Festival - the high quality of the music, it's contribution to the development of Australian jazz, the goodwill of the city and its hundreds of volunteers, who annually play host to thousands of music fans. But what makes this Fesitval truly unique is the special place it holds for Australian jazz musicians, who seem compelled to come up with their very best work when playing there, turning in performaces that become, in a sence, classic moments of Australian jazz. Ask any regular fesitval-goer, and they'll reel them off. Hopefully....there'll be plenty more such moments in the years to come." - Des Cowley, Rhythms, December 2011