Shelagh Magadza Executive Director, Chamber of Arts and Culture WA

Shelagh Magadza has had an extensive career as an Artistic Director and Producer of major events and Festivals. For the last decade, she has held leadership positions as Artistic Director of two of Australasia’s largest multi-arts Festivals in Perth and New Zealand.
This has seen her present internationally renowned arts companies from around the world in the context of large-scale arts festivals.
She has commissioned and produced new work with artists from across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. These have included concert performances, outdoor spectacle events, theatre, dance and site-specific installations.
She has been an advocate for artists both at a community level and creating international opportunities for touring and exchange. She has as strong track record of successful partnerships with arts organisations, government agencies and the private sector.