Industrial Strength: Musical Chairs w/e Feb 21

New Head of Entertainment at ABC TV

Jon Casimir is the new Head of Entertainment at ABC TV, effective April 8. He is currently an executive producer with Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder The one-time music journalist (RAM, Encore, Sydney Morning Herald) moved into television to produce Enough Rope With Andrew Denton (2003-2008). He also executive-produced the successful Gruen series of shows – Transfer, Planet, Nation, Sweat – all made for ABC TV. Sophia Zachariou, Acting Head of Entertainment, is appointed Deputy Head of Entertainment, overseeing production of the entertainment and non-narrative comedy slate.

Billy Russell heads music at Pagesdigital

Former Channel [V] and The Riff presenter Billy Russell has joined online fashion and music site Pagesdigital. He takes the role Music Content Manager heading the music section and music brands.

Matt Bern expands role at Territory FM

After four years at Territory FM in Darwin, drive shift host Matt Bern takes on additional duties of Content Manager and Music Director.

Christine Sams moves to Confidential

Long time Sydney Sun-Herald entertainment reporter Christine Sams has moved to the Confidential team at the Sydney Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph.

Paul Gildea teaching at AIM

Paul Gildea, long time tutor, Icehouse member and artist manager (Stonefield, Michael Paynter) is named Senior Entertainment Management Coordinator at the Australian Institute of Music’ new Melbourne campus. 

David Berthold to run Brisbane Festival

After an international search for a new director, the Brisbane Festival found one in its own city – theatrical director David Berthold.

New CEO for Melbourne Youth Music

Dorian Jones becomes CEO of Melbourne Youth Music on March 4. He was Cultural Venues Coordinator for Manningham City Council, supervising its arts and cultural programs. Acting CEO, Michelle Forbes moves to the newly created senior role of Manager of Artistic Planning.

Maz Hakim lands overseas gig

FM 104.7 Canberra presenter (and refugee advocate) Maz Hakim heads to Dubai in April to present the morning show on Virgin Radio.