Musical Chairs: October 28

SCA gives IreneHulmea national role

Southern CrossAustereo(SCA) has appointedIreneHulmeto the newly created role of Network Head of Music and Entertainment Partnerships for the broader Hit Network.

She’ll work closely withDave Cameron, Head of Content for the Hit Network determining the music strategy for the Hit network, and also alongsideVaughan Hobbs, recently announced as Network Head of Music for Triple M.Hulmewas instrumental in launching the Hits brand in Adelaide and at 2Day createdHits And OldSkoolandRnB Fridays. “I’m a music girl from way back,” she said.

Hulme’sprevious role as Content Director of 2Day is from November 9 filled byMatt Anderson. He was formerly with Hits in Auckland and, prior, Assistant Content Director for Youth Brands at NZME, which includedFlavaand ZM Networks.

Cowell joins America’s Got Talent as judge

Simon Cowell(pictured) is joining the judging panel ofAmerica’s Got Talent,the hit show of which he is a producer and creator.

He was a judge onAmerican Idoluntil 2010. He replaces shock-jockHoward Sternfor its next series. It is not known which of the other judges –Howie Mandel, Mel BandHeidi Klum– will return.

New Music Victoria board members

After Music Victoria’s annual general meeting at The Unknown Union,Cassandra Pacewas re-elected to its board while three new faces arrived. They are guitarist, venue booker and PBS FM Sponsorship and Promotions ManagerSarah Blaby; business and digital marketing strategistMichelle Nicol; and publicist andCollartsAssociateHead of Entertainment Management,Chrissie Vincent.

Changes at Secret Sounds Touring

Changes at Secret Sounds Touring includesMarcSousleymoving from General Manager to the senior role of Promoter actively seeking international acts for Australian tours. Operations managerSam Shawbecomes GM, whileBlake Raynerjoins in artist development to find emerging talent.

Daniel Clarke moving to Arts Centre Melbourne

Daniel Clarkebecomes a Programmer at Arts Centre Melbourne in March 2016. He has been Creative Producer and CEO for five years at Theatre Works, building its reputation for supporting independent and innovative artists and bolstering turnover by 171%. He presents his final season in January. Before that he was a Director of Adelaide’s Feast Festival.

BarryKeohanetakes CD role at 891ABC

BarryKeohanetakes over as Content Director for 891ABC Adelaide on November 9. Since beginning in radio in 1977 at 5MU Murray Bridge, he has worked at commercial stations as Mix 94.5 Perth (as MD and ACD), Sea FM and 106.3 Townsville (as PD) and Mix 106.3 Canberra, as well as at MY FM China (GM of Content for ten stations) and Click Radio Bangkok.All this while getting his pilot’s licence.

Reed MIDEM gets UK MD

Reed MIDEM madeSimon Rhodes its UK MD. He will oversee its Brit-based businesses and real estate portfolio. Coming from an international background in marketing, business development and management, he was EMEA Marketing and Business Development Director at CBRE.

Mott emerges at Pacific Star

Graham Mott, former head of Fairfax Radio Network, is new GM of Pacific Star Network’s radiodivision, whichoperates AM stations 1116 SEN andMyMP1377 in Melbourne.

Two new agents for Woody’s Attic Drive

New Melbourne alt-live music venue alternative live music venue, Woody’s Attic Dive in Collingwood, have taken on two booking agents.Kacey Da-RefromKnoodlePromotions andMikDestarfrom Punk-A-Billy Touring are taking bookings for Jan/Feb viawoodysbandbookings@gmail.com.

Cook to chair Chamber of Arts and Culture WA

Helen Cooktakes over as third Chair of Chamber of Arts and Culture WA, followingSam WalshandWarwickHemsley. The latter just finished his three-year tenure.

Cook, former partner at KPMG, has been on the board since it set up in October 2010. Aside from serving on the boards of various business authorities, she is also Chair of Art Gallery of WA, Director of theCruthersFoundation for Women’s Art and on the Major Performing Arts Panel of the Australia Council.

Marie at Sky News

Johanna Marieis making the move to SKY News in Brisbane from Brisbane talk station 4BC’snewsroom.

New Artistic Director for Melbourne Cabaret Festival

Cabaret performerMike McLeishtakes over as Artistic Director of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival.Its fourth season saw a 89% increase in audiences to over 15,200, making it the second largest cabaret festival in the world.

Outgoing AD (and festival co-founder)David Readwill stay with Australian Cabaret Enterprises Limited as Director and continue projects with his publicity business Hot Ticket PR whose projects include the Online Video Awards Australia.

MRM brings in Tony Lawson

Sydney/LA production company MRM Audio Productions, set up by one time drummer and Nova 969 and Star 104.5Mathew McHughto work with TV, radio and cinema clients, has brought inTony Lawsonas Head of Radio Imaging. He was previously at 2day FM and has over 20 years experience in metro radio imaging.

DeGlason maternity leave

While 97.3 FM Brisbane Breakfast ProducerRuth DeGlasis on maternity leave,AshleighWeidmannsteps in as Producer andAllan Sheppardas Assistant Breakfast Producer.

Monk, Acton, over summer

Sophie Monk &MattyActonpresentThe Summer Flingbreakfast slot on KIIS Sydney and Melbourne from December 7 to January 8. Regulars on the fill-in show will beRichard Reid(celebgoss),HeatherMaltman(movies) andJames Weirfrom news.com.au (entertainment updates).

Monk does the Double Dare segments on KIIS 1065’sKyle & Jackie O’s Breakfast Showwhile Acton anchors the national KIISHughesy& Kate Drive Show.

Adelaide Casino loses GM

Adelaide Casino’s GMAaron Morrisonhas resigned, staying until December 31.His departure comes asSkyCityembarks on a $350 million development of the casino to add hotel rooms, 500 poker machines and 110 gaming tables.

The Push expanding

Victorian all-age music organisation The Push is expanding, putting out a call for applications for a Creative Producer, Administrator / Bookkeeper, Project Coordinator for Music Industry Pathways, Project Coordinator for Social Media and Online Content and Project Coordinator for Hip Hop & Electronica. Push events include the Face The Music conference (November 13-14) as well as the Push Pop Up Shop, Push Songssongwritingworkshops, Push It! Hip Hop program andFReeZAPush Start band showcase.