As the CEO of Music Victoria, Simone has a well-earned reputation for strategic sector development, and a commitment to equity and justice. Currently she is overseeing the roll out of live music gigs across flood impacted areas of Victoria, as well as gearing up for the 2023 Music Victoria Awards (launching 1 July), and as always - responding to and advocating for the needs of Music Victoria members. One of her lasting legacies will be the formation of a national alliance of arts industry councils to provide a national advocacy platform. She holds a Master of Arts and Cultural Management, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical production, is an alumni of the Australia Council’s Emerging Leaders Development Program and an AIR Women in Music Mentor.
- King of DisappointmentJem Cassar-Daley
- Like ThisGeorgia Llewellyn
- FallingDean Brady
- Guided By AngelsAmyl & The Sniffers
- Busted LungChasing Ghosts
- On My WayAlex Lahey
- Feel It TooRONA.
- Weakness ft. SyccoAlice Ivy
- Wolf BloodD'Arcy Spiller
- Big Sky CountryCarissa Nyalu
- Accidentally Kelly StreetFrente!
- How To Make Gravy Paul Kelly
- Born in the U.S.ABruce Springsteen
- MagicWoodes
- Leave It All BehindBumpy
- Saltwater PeopleCharlie Needs Braces
- EaglehawkLune Ruver
About this program
Led by First Nations artist and creative Kiwat Kennell, The Exchange, is an advice show on how to navigate the complexities of the music industry. Join members of our creative community, as they share their experiences, struggles and successes in this industry. Kiwat will explore the common grounds, commonalities and connections that exist within the arts and share music, advice and inspirations from leading experts and performers.