Robin Bragg, Chair

During his career Robin Bragg practised as a mining engineer, mine manager, environmental manager and consultant to the mining industry in various states. Now a resident of Bendigo since 2016, he admires the historical wealth and colonial architecture of Bendigo and indulges his interests in cryptic crosswords, learning French, playing guitar, walking, gardening and travel.

Robin has always been supportive of “The Arts” and now has a desire to help promote, attract and cultivate diverse forms of performing arts throughout Central Victoria through philanthropy, bequests, donations and fund raising.

Robin views the Ulumbarra Theatre as “a fantastic achievement; an architectural marvel to rival anything else in the country and about which Bendigo can most rightly boast. I think a place without artistic endeavour or aspiration is a place without a soul.”

Michael McKern, Deputy Chair

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Annette Toohey, Secretary

Annette has a long career in health and the government sector with a keen interest in governance particularly in the not-for-profit sector. Over the years Annette has had a broad range of community involvements and experience and is currently Co-Chair of the AICD Loddon Mallee Forum. Raised in Castlemaine Annette enjoys walking, gardening and travel and has practiced yoga for over 30 years.

Brett Marchant, Treasurer

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Nathan Scott, Board Member

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Stephen Briggs, Board Member

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Kristen Beever, Board Member

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David Johnson, Board Member

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Julie Amos, Board Member ex officio

Manager of Bendigo Venues & Events, Julie Amos is a hands-on Arts Management specialist who has held positions with some of Australia’s biggest companies including The Australian Ballet, Circus Oz, Orchestra Victoria, Opera Queensland, Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, and many more. She has worked abroad for the Royal New Zealand Ballet and on major international sporting events in Doha (Asian Games) and Kuala Lumpur (Hockey Champions Trophy).

A classically trained flautist, whip-cracking champion and show-horse judge, Julie has a diverse breadth of experience with a passion for the Arts and country life. Julie holds a BMus (Flute), a BFArts (Technical Production), ATCL, has a riggers ticket and a forklift licence.

With an eye for detail and stead-fast work ethic, Julie has a proven track record for finding efficiency, inspiring creativity and delivering ambitious outcomes to support artists and the integrity of their work.

Liz Wilson, Board Member

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