QMusic announces Angela Samut as CEO

While celebrating its 25th year, QMusic has announced Angela Samut as its new CEO, effective April 30.

She replaces Joel Edmondson who has joined the Queensland Music Festival as executive director.

Since 2014, Samut has been communications and marketing manager for Screen Queensland during a period of strong growth for the organisation.

Her previous roles have included publicity and promotions manager with Paramount Pictures, publicist with Network 10 and national publicist for Festival Mushroom Records from 2002-2004.

“We’re delighted that Angela will join QMusic,” president Michael Crutcher said.

“The final field for the position was very strong and the interview process showcased several strong contenders from several states.

“Angela will bring to QMusic an exciting background from her work within the music industry to her most recent appointment as a highly-regarded communications and marketing manager at Screen Queensland.

“Angela has an excellent understanding of Queensland’s creative industries and she is clearly passionate about the music industry.”