President
Al Taylor is a Western Australian business leader who has built and grown one of Australia’s most successful communications agencies – 303 Mullenlowe – where he was chairman and Group Managing Director. Al is now CEO of multi-faceted Hospitality and Brewing group Triple-1-Three which includes one of WA’s fastest growing beer brands (Otherside) and a growing portfolio of venues including Freo.Social and Otherside Brewhouse, and a program of activations centered on music, arts and social connection. Al is an internationally recognised, award-winning behaviour change strategist, having consulted to state and federal governments and Australia’s most well-known commercial organisations. A former board member of WAM back in the WARMIA days, Al has always been a passionate supporter of music, arts and the Australian creative community and continues to consult to NFP and private organisations.
Vice President
Geraldine Rey is a French-born and Perth-based Artist Manager and Event Planner, drawing from her 25+ years of experience in traditional and digital communications to plan, produce and coordinate various projects. Her 360º approach allows her to pitch and bring to life creative ideas, technologies and processes, making them accessible and attractive to a large spectrum of audiences. Through past roles and ongoing networking, Geraldine has developed strong ties and a good understanding of the Australian market, covering all industries and various types of organisations: small businesses, large corporations, government bodies and NFPs. As a singer-songwriter and performer, Geraldine has been active on the local music scene for the past 15 years, now taking on the role of booking agent, artist manager, PR/Marketing and promoter for several musical acts through her latest business venture Suzette Collective. You can also find her as a Radio presenter on RTRFM 92.1 under the name of G*Rey.
Passionate about making the music industry a better, safe and inclusive environment, Geraldine is currently chairing the newly created Diversity, Safety and Inclusion Advisory Group aiming to provide advice and support to the organisation.
Toby Browne-Cooper has over 20 years’ experience in the construction and infrastructure sector, including as a senior legal executive and company director. He is a managing partner and co-founder of boutique infrastructure advisory consultancy, Ubique Partners. Toby is also a co-founder and director of innovative aged care accommodation provider Oryx Communities. Toby is a Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA), and the Law Society of WA. He is a passionate fan and follower of live music stemming from his experience as guitarist and co-songwriter for 80’s local three-piece ska rock band Fried Out & Panning. Toby brings to WAM a balance of enthusiasm for the local music scene with relevant professional and board expertise and experience.
secretary
Claire Turton has over 20 years professional experience in the financial services sector, a member of the High IQ Society, Mensa, and is the current Deputy Chair of the Financial Planning Association’s WA Chapter. Claire brings with her a wealth of financial planning and executive skills ranging sales and marketing to risk and compliance. In addition to her professional experience, Claire is active musician and member of the WA music community, playing in local band ‘Sonica’ and regularly collaborating with other artists. Claire’s experience as a gigging musician provides her a valuable insight into the needs of artists, with her passion and determination a driving force for her actions on the Board.
Kristina West is an Organisational Change Management (OCM) lead with over 25 years professional experience working in Australia and overseas, including roles at Bankwest, BHP Singapore and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Having lead large scale and multi-year transformational programs, Kristina has a passion for translating strategic plans into meaningful, sustainable human change outcomes and brings valuable skills to support a positive and evolving culture at WAM. In addition to her professional career, Kristina has a long history of volunteering and mentoring, with an avid love of live, local music.
Chris Edmondson has spent much of the past three decades touring Western Australia as a regionally based artist among venues as diverse as hotel front bars, wineries, festivals, country fairs and folk clubs throughout the State’s regions, while on occasion touring further afield in the eastern states and overseas.
In this time, Chris has also been a regular presenter and producer for ABC Local Radio across the state, predominantly throughout the Goldfields region in Kalgoorlie and Esperance and across the Great Southern and South West.
A skilled industry educator, Chris has a passion for community mentoring and has facilitated numerous writing and recording workshops across the Goldfields and Great Southern.
Chris also continues to work within the restorative justice space by assisting first nations prisoners in the Eastern Goldfields to write, translate and record their own stories into song and language.
A staunch advocate for non-metropolitan artists and a dedicated voice for industry diversity, Chris believes music in the regions is the key to building a robust and thriving music sector throughout WA.
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