Adrian Collette

Legendary concert promoter Michael Chugg and Future Classics founder and CEO Nathan McLay were on hand for the first meeting of the Council.

We now know how many people will sit on the Music Australia Council, what their role will be and how they will be appointed.

Tina Arena will no longer sit on the Board of the Australia Council of the Arts, citing work commitments as the reason for her departure.

'TMN' has been assured the Board of Music Australia will be 'light on bureaucrats', and will reflect the diversity of the industry.

TMN hosts a special online event explaining what the Federal Budget means for the music biz, featuring big names and those in the know.

TMN will host a special online event explaining what the Federal Budget means for the music biz, featuring big names and those in the know.

Adrian Collette was chief executive of Opera Australia for 16 years and is currently vice-principal (engagement) at the University of Melbourne.