John Fleming

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About John Fleming

Energetic, values-driven, creative leader with 30+ years of professional experience in arts, events, and community engagement. Highly skilled across performance, programming, and production, with a proven ability to lead diverse teams and deliver strategic, inclusive and high-impact arts experiences. Passionate about the power of music to connect communities. Personal values of Integrity, Honesty and Empathy. Key Strengths & Skills Strategic and values-led leadership in creative organisations 30+ years experience across producing, programming & performing 6+ years in local government delivering inclusive major public events Project delivery in a peak Performing Arts venue (Arts Centre Melbourne) Project scoping, budgeting, contract negotiation & stakeholder engagement Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. A high degree of emotional intelligence. Experience in Community Cultural Development & inclusive programming Experience in financial management, donor engagement, reporting, grant applications and acquittals Arts education, mentoring & facilitation experience Advanced digital/media production (MSOffice, MacOS, Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve) Highly organised and adaptable across diverse environments