Michelle Padovan

Background

About Michelle Padovan

I have an extensive background in major events, digital marketing, and collaborative stakeholder management, specialising in integrated marketing campaigns, regional events, and tourism. As a trained Arts Administrator, I have held senior management positions for close to a decade in the not-for-profit sector, where I led operations, strategic planning, and project delivery. As a music industry worker, my experience spans digital marketing and publicity for festivals and events as well as record label and artist services for emerging and established musicians. My heart lies in building and fostering communities, and I am a passionate supporter of independent media, Australian music, and the Arts. In 2016, I established independent record label Coolin’ By Sound Records alongside my business partner, music journalist Steve Bell. I am also a partner of Sonic Sherpa Record Store and serve as a regular announcer and content producer for community radio in Brisbane. My pro-bono consulting and volunteer work includes, co-founding and producing the annual charity event Brisbane Reclink Community Cup since 2016 for Reclink Australia and I have been a Board member for the National Live Music Awards since 2018.