Ashley Brown – Director

Ashley is recognised as a leading force in the music and business communities and is known for getting projects off the ground.

He has more than 20 years experience in these industries, and has owned and operated businesses across NSW. A born entrepreneur, he manages events from conception to completion.

Author tours, celebrity lunches, cooking Seminars, F.O.O.D week events and music events are just some of his achievements.

Celebrity guests have included; Maggie Beer, Stephanie Alexander, Michele Cranston (Marie Claire), Hazel Hawke, and Bryce Courtenay.

Kyle Manning – Director

Kyle has been a workaholic musician for the last 16 years and has performed the length and breadth of the country, and internationally. He has played with some of Australia’s leading contemporary musicians on the biggest stages in Australia including ACER Arena, Rod Laver Arena, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Aussie Stadium and Perth Superdome.

He also has more than 10 years’ experience in event management from small private functions to large corporate occasions. He has event managed street fairs, corporate Christmas parties, charity fundraisers, Australia Day functions and countless concerts.

As a business development manager with DIAGEO Australia (Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Guinness) and an account manager with Wolf Blass Wines he executed several large events including product launches, rodeos, charity golf events, wine shows, and Celebrity appearances.

His wealth of experience in the music and alcohol industries was a natural grounding for the logistics of organising large-scale events, and he is a specialist in the area of staging, PA and lighting systems, licensing, artist liaison and agent liaison.

Ellie Brown – Business Manager

Ellie has been in business for over 15 years as an owner operator of various businesses in the Central West. Visionary in her approach, Ellie has the tenacity to get things going from the ground up.

She has a proven track record working with business and in event management.

In her role as President of the Central West Business Chamber and as Councillor, NSW Business Chamber, Ellie has managed events such as Orange Outstanding Business Awards and CWBC Regional Ideas Forum, as well as business seminars and workshops throughout the Central West.

Ellie specialises in business management and is currently passing on some of her extensive knowledge teaching Management Services at TAFE.

Holly Manning – Marketing Manager

Holly has more than 15 years’ experience in public relations and event management with an extensive client list including international companies United Distillers and Vintners, McDonalds, Nestle, Levis, LEGO, and Ferrero.

She has always had a keen eye for detail and has coordinated glamorous events and memorable awards nights. These include the Bombay Sapphire Gin design awards (major sponsor Vogue Entertaining and Travel and Westin Hotel Melbourne), McHappy Day NSW and Nescafe Big Break awards (featuring Human Nature).

Locally, she has worked as the events and promotions manager for Orange Regional Conservatorium, volunteered on the F.O.O.D committee and coordinated the media for the opening of the Charles Sturt University School of Dentistry and Oral Health building.

Also a seasoned performer who has played to crowds of thousands, her attention is now focused on her passion for the arts.