Musical Chairs w/e April 4
Jane English new MD of Music Sales Australia
Music publishing veteran Jane English has been announced as the new Managing Director of Sydney-based Music Sales Australia. English was formerly VP of BMG Music Publishing Asia Pacific (2000-2003), Regional Director of EMI Music Publishing Asia (1997-2000), GM of Warner/Chappell Asia and Warner Bros Music Publishing Australia (1982-1986) and GM of Rondor Music Australia (1978-1982). From 2004-11, English was Director of Jam Music.
Dan Jones expands role
104.7 Canberra’s morning announcer Dan Jones has taken on the additional role of Music Director.
Andrew Orvis to helm Queenscliff Music Festival
Andrew Orvis is the new Festival Director for the Queenscliff Music Festival in Victoria. It is staged for the 18th year from November 28-30. He joined the festival in 2008, most recently as its Operations Manager.
Paul Judge moves at APRA AMCOS
Paul Judge, who joined APRA AMCOS four months ago, has now taken on the role of Communications Associate at the two associations.
Byron Cooke back on TV
Today Network’s national weekend breakfast presenter Byron Cooke is back on TV, hosting a new segment on Seven Network’s AFL Game Day. Cooke hosted Radar Music TV for Southern Cross Ten last year.
Ron Creevey buys Piano Room
Moment Media owner Ron Creevey has expanded into music venues. Creevey has acquired Sydney’s Piano Room, which he will re-launch in May as a broadcast studio and VIP room.
New CFO for SoundExchange
Performance rights organisation SoundExchange, which collects royalties from satellite and internet radio, has promoted SVP of Finance and Administration Anjula Singh to Chief Financial Officer.
Sarah Griffith heads to Canberra
Sarah Griffith, Executive Producer of the NX FM Newcastle breakfast show, is moving to Canberra to produce MIX 106.3 breakfast show.
Editorial changes at The AU Review
Editorial changes at pop culture publication The AU Review see Lauren Baxter installed as Arts Editor, Daniel Dunne as Head of the video games section, with Head Writer Chris Singh also taking on Food & Lifestyle Editor duties, Alex King overseeing film and TV, and Rhys McRae handling industry news.