About

Daniel McMillan is the founder of McMILLAN MGMT – a small but mighty production and partnerships powerhouse that specialises in the arts, cultural and events industries. Throughout the past decade, Daniel and his team have developed a detailed understanding of the passion points that connect people, artists, and brands – pioneering a unique and multifaceted approach that is authentic, sensitive and, most importantly, successful. With a deep appreciation of the industries in which he works, Daniel seeks to expand the presence of the Australian cultural landscape while raising awareness for all involved.

Johanna Greenway is a music, arts, entertainment and lifestyle specialist with a powerful skill set amassed through decades of industry experience. From community events to the biggest touring festivals in the world, this extensive experience informs Johanna’s approach towards creating and producing culturally intuitive and transformative experiences.

Jarrod Rawlins is the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Tasmania. Since his appointment in 2013, Jarrod has worked on exhibitions, performances and commissions with artists including Marina Abramovic, Matthew Barney, Daniel Boyd, Christoph Büchel, Mat Collishaw, Simon Denny, Marco Fusinato, Gilbert & George, Alfredo Jaar, Anthony McCall, Hermann Nitsch, Mike Parr, United Visual Artists and more. Before moving to Tasmania, Jarrod was the owner and co-founder of Uplands Gallery in Melbourne (2000–11), after which he co-founded KalimanRawlins Gallery (now STATION Gallery) in Melbourne. He is a graduate of the Art History program at the University of Melbourne, where he was also a tutor and part-time lecturer in Art History and Theory.

Ian Neil is one of Australia’s leading barristers. He is a passionate advocate in and outside of the courtroom, a mentor and leader, and an accomplished speaker, commentator and writer. Ian acts for and provides strategic advice to many of Australia’s largest corporations and has an active pro bono practice with a particular interest in human rights and social justice. He chairs the Board of Grameen Australia, which works with disadvantaged and financially excluded women. Ian is devoted to the visual arts, literature, and theatre and is a strong supporter and advocate of the creative economy.

Jake Gordon is a proud Ngemba/Gamilaraay man from Brewarrina NSW. Throughout the last 12 years, he has worked in both Federal and State Governments across various portfolios to assist Aboriginal communities, specifically within the Arts and Health sectors. This work includes key government initiatives such as Create NSW’s Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Strategy. Jake has also held Ambassador roles for charity organisations such as the Kidney Foundation and One Laptop Per Child, and has worked as an expert judge within the fashion and arts segments of the NSW/ACT Young Achiever Awards. Sharing similar aspirations to his grandfather, the late Stephen George Gordon, ATSIC Commissioner – Jake is a strong advocate for the betterment of Aboriginal people. He regularly appears on various news outlets championing social change in relation to how First Nations people are represented in mainstream media and advertising. Jake has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources, Digital Media & Communications) and a Master of Business Administration (Leadership) from Charles Sturt University. He is currently undertaking his Doctor of Philosophy with the University of Technology Sydney with a key focus on cultural safety as it relates to First Nations peoples. While his formative years were spent on Ngunnawal and Awabakal Country, Jake currently resides on Gadigal Country.

Daniel Lyons is Financial Controller at Fuzzy, Australia and New Zealand’s leading multi-market festival group, known for Listen Out, Harbourlife and Field Day. A champion of culture across the region, Daniel has helped drive the organisation’s rapidly expanding remit and is a long-time supporter of art in all its forms.

JD Reforma is an artist, writer and arts marketer. Specialising in digital marketing, web development and implementation, he has led eight major digital projects at Artspace, the Biennale of Sydney, UTS Gallery & Art Collection, and Firstdraft – where he was Co-Director from 2013–14, overseeing the organisation’s historic relocation to Woolloomooloo. Most recently he was Communications and Development Manager, Firstdraft, during which he led communications and engagement, and raised over half a million dollars through innovative, and transformative fundraising initiatives. In 2022 he was appointed a member of the City of Sydney Cultural and Creative Sector Advisory Panel.

Recent exhibitions include Dreamhome: Stories of Art and Shelter, curated by Justin Paton and Lisa Catt, Art Gallery of NSW; Like A Wheel That Turns: The 2022 Macfarlane Commissions, curated by Max Delany and Annika Kristensen, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne; Free/State, the 2022 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, curated by Sebastian Goldspink, Art Gallery of South Australia; the 67th Blake Prize, Casula Powerhouse; the 2020 John Fries Award, curated by Miriam Kelly, UNSW Galleries; Acid Mantle, COMA, Sydney; Hyper-linked, 2020, curated by Isobel Parker Philip, Art Gallery of New South Wales; HI-VIS, 2020, curated by Luke Letourneau, Casula Powerhouse; Don’t Let Yourself Go, 2020, curated by Megan Monte and Josephine Skinner, Cement Fondu, Sydney; and Collective Trace, 2020, curated by Anna May Kirk, Sophie Penkethman-Young and Nerida Ross, PACT, Sydney.

His work has been extensively profiled by Broadsheet Sydney, Art Collector Magazine, Artlink, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, RUSSH Magazine, Running Dog and Runway Journal. He was a 2020 City of Sydney Live/Work Space Artist; a 2019/20 Resident Artist at The Clothing Store, Carriageworks; a recipient of the 2018 4A Beijing Studio, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art; and is currently a 2023 Waverley Artists Studios resident. His work is held in various private collections and by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Liana Rossi is the Head of Culture and Influence at Ogilvy Australia, a creative and strategic role which focuses on giving big brands meaningful roles within culture. Over the last decade, Liana’s roles have included Head of Content at Mona—where she led social media and content through marketing Mona’s array of cultural offerings: fine dining, wineries, a craft brewery, onsite accommodation, festivals and performing arts programs. Prior to Mona, Liana spent five years in advertising agencies such as DDB, R/GA and We Are Social working on brands including Vivid, Google, Sydney.com, the Sydney Opera House, Samsung, and Semi Permanent. In her spare time, Liana is a passionate advocate for and consumer of the arts.

Mia Curry draws from over a decade’s experience as a producer and operator of Australia’s largest music and arts festivals. She is the founder of Mia Skye Events, a freelancing event production company specialising in large-scale event management and event control room operations. Mia’s leadership ensures client visions are executed efficiently and inclusively, creating safe, memorable and culturally impactful experiences.