Beloved Melbourne music industry personality Bonnie Dalton has accepted a role at Creative Victoria.
Departing the Victorian Music Development Office today after “an incredible” two and a half years, Dalton takes on the role of Creative Victoria’s Senior Manager of Contemporary Music.
“I’m so proud of the VMDO and everything it’s achieved so far,” Dalton said.
“I’ve had the privilege of working with an exceptional team and with the support of the sector, Music Victoria and Creative Victoria.
“Thank you so much to the incredible people who have been a part of everything – presenters, panellists and participants. The VMDO is in great hands with Katie Stewart as the new General Manager and First Peoples projects being delivered in partnership with Songlines Aboriginal Music, the peak body for First Peoples Music.
“I look forward to working with many of you in the future, and to catching up in the real world very soon.”
Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan added: ‘’Bonnie has been a force since she joined Music Victoria in 2017. She threw her energy, verve and strategic thinking into the role and after hiring her gun team, they quickly put the VMDO on the map in a short space of time
‘’This is a very exciting opportunity for Bonnie, and fantastic news for the industry to have someone with such an intricate knowledge of the sector representing their interests in government during this critical time as the government prepares its Creative Industries strategy for the next four years.’’
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