ith more than 15 years' experience in the arts, events and live entertainment industry, James has built a career delivering and growing some of Australia's leading cultural events. A passionate advocate for the arts, he has spent almost a decade with Century, progressing from Event Coordinator to Lead Festival Coordinator, and now General Manager of both the Sydney Comedy Festival and Perth Comedy Festival. Between his roles at Century, James spent two years in London with London Stadium, delivering major sporting events, corporate functions and premium hospitality experiences. His diverse experience across festivals, sport and live events has given him a broad perspective on creating memorable audience experiences and growing world-class events.