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Dr Lindy Hume AM and Andrew Gray

Lindy Hume is one of Australia’s leading directors, acknowledged internationally for fresh interpretations of a wide variety of repertoire and progressive artistic leadership of Australian arts organisations and festivals including Perth Festival, Sydney Festival, and more recently Four Winds Festival and Ten Days on the Island. Hume has led a total of twelve Australian international festivals spanning the period 2004-2023, her thoughtfully curated and welcoming programs leaving a substantial legacy of stellar global creations, bold and diverse new Australian works, projects fore-fronting contemporary First Nation cultures, progressive socially engaged practice and deep community connections in regional and urban centres across Australia.

With a career spanning over three decades, Andrew Gray is a leader in the creative and cultural industries, known for his vision, strategic insight, and passion for community-focused projects. As the Executive Director of South East Arts, Andrew transformed the regional arts landscape, generating significant funding and spearheading high-impact events such as Headland Writers Festival and the award-winning Giiyong Festival. His initiatives have fostered vibrant creative networks and established enduring partnerships in the arts sector.