
Olly Arkins
Olly Arkins is the managing director of the Australian Festival Association, an organization that represents the interests of festival organizers and promotes the growth of live music events in Australia. He has been an advocate for the live music industry, emphasizing the importance of government support and regulation to address challenges faced by artists and venues. Recently, he welcomed the recommendations from a federal parliamentary inquiry that aimed to enhance support for the live music sector, including proposals for tax offsets, funding expansion, and initiatives to engage younger audiences.
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