The Queenscliff Music Festival is a registered not-for-profit organisation.
QMF Inc. is a registered not-for-profit cultural organisation that is community based and provides a unique and significant contribution to the Australian contemporary music industry.
QMF Inc. was founded in 1997 by a small band of locals keen to increase the value of tourism to the local economy and to promote the unique characteristics of Queenscliff.
QMF Inc.’s vision of being “a creative and socially responsible organization that fosters the community and arts” has driven the evolution and development of the organisation. From humble beginnings as a small festival in 1997 with 1460 attendees and just 23 volunteers, QMF Inc. has grown over 24 years and now not only hosts a highly successful festival in November with over 25,000 attendees including more than 500 volunteers but is also delivering additional events that provide year round arts and culture experiences. Each of these activities provides a significant boost to Queenscliff and Bellarine tourism.
QMF Inc. acknowledges that our events have a direct impact on the environment and therefore is committed to establishing Environmental Management Plans for all events. Our aim is to enhance the environment through operations and minimise any negative effects. QMF Inc. will continue to improve waste practices whilst looking at ways to further benefit the environment through reductions to our broader carbon footprint.
Vision Statement
QMF Inc. is a creative and socially responsible organisation which engages and fosters the community and arts.
Mission Statement
Queenscliff Music Festival Inc. will:
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Offer audiences unique experiences which are memorable, delivered in style and are family-friendly
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Feature the depth and breadth of Australian contemporary artists, foster emerging talent and
embrace special international guests when appropriate
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Provide events with high quality venues, services, management, and minimal environmental impact
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Generate cultural and economic benefits to the local community
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Foster and develop community ownership through a well-supported and enthusiastic team of staff
and volunteers, and
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Plan for long term sustainability through financial responsibility and good governance.
Core Values
Creativity
Community
Socially Responsible
Integrity
Volunteers donate their time both throughout the year and over the Festival weekend.
There is a team of about 40 people who take on key volunteer management roles and around 500 volunteers who work during the event itself.
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Acknowledgments
Board
President - Geoff Mutton
Deputy President - Fran Briard
Treasurer - Peter Callahan
Secretary - Anne Horsley
Laura Wrigley
Jane Wager
Carolyn Williams
Chris Longmore
Board Committee Members
Lisa Meyers
Rod Gardiner
Festival Office
Executive Producer: Andrew Orvis
Operations & Production Manager: Brendan Ryder
Business Manager: Andrew Curnow
Customer Service Officer: Taylor Trickey
Financial Assurance Officer: Monica Clemow
Youth Program Coordinator: Steve McEwan
Work Experience: Rani Kellett
Event Assistants: Bridget Bovezza, Louise Roberts
Artist Services
Lighthouse Stage: Lui Lipari
Hippos & Glaneuse Stage: Edie Fahey, Ivka Taylor-Moss
Backstage Hosts: David Child, Kate Engler
Accommodation: Sue Sherriff, Christine Rawson
Kids Quarter: Viv Fogarty, Sophorn Thea
Customer Services
Registration & Information: Jane Wager, Lisa Armstrong-Rowe
Ticket Exchange: Anne Horsley, Anne Fairbairn
Wristbands & Accreditation: Anne Molloy
Bars: Fran Briard, Sam Parry
Merchandise: Nick Ohlson
Off Site Venues
Queenscliff Brewhouse
Queenscliff Town Hall
Queenscliff Uniting Church
Queenscliff RSL
Queenscliff Bowling, Tennis, Croquet Club
Nelly’s at the Pier
Off Site Venue Services
External Venues: Dennis Farrugia & Paul Heseltine
QMF Campground: Queenscliff 1st Sea Scouts
Weekend Markets: Queenscliffe Community Market
The Pelican Bar: Shedding the Blues Queenscliff Bowling Club
The Town Hall: Point Lonsdale Tennis Club
Marketing Services
Festival Publicity & Media Relations: Carolyn Logan - Penney & Logan PR
Video & Photography: Rodney Nicholson, Lucinda Goodwin, Shoelace Creative
Artwork & Design: Jack Tierney – Listen To The Graphics
Phone App: Codeacious
Site & Production Services
Site Crew: Event Ops
Site Catering: Glenys Bibby
Signage & Decorations: Graham Ryan, Laura Hinds
Bar Crew: Steve Collins, Michael Carrucan, Tom McLoughlin, Kyle Gerada
Production Assistant Manager: Renee Delahunty
Electricians: Garnet Electrical Services
Area & Venue Wardens Coordinator: Bruce Golightly
Green Team: Brooke Connor, Wayne Jury
Food Stalls: Claire Hedger
Waste Services: Green My Plate, Lixo
Gates: Queenscliff Coast Guard
To all our volunteers, staff, crew, artists and friends – THANK YOU!
Life Members
Hugo T Armstrong, John Barry, Ruth Beard, Robyn Birrell, Jill Boyle, Marilyn Brown, Richard Bull, Peter Callahan, Michael Carrucan, David Child, Monica Clemow, Ian Curtis, Ross Ebbels, Margot Farman, Alan Farman, Dennis Farrugia, Vivien Fogarty, Steve George, Kim Goodall, Anne Horsley, David Hutchison, Rob Hurley, Rob Hutton, Lynne Huxley, Alan Joyce, Wayne Jury, Lynne Knight, John Lesser, Lui Lipari, Neil MacPherson, Jude McCudden, Ross McDonald, Colleen McEwan, Steve McEwan, Alison McKenzie, Lisa Meyers, Stuart Miller, Jenny Moon, Barbara Moss, Anne Molloy, Geoff Mutton, Rodney Nicholson, Greg Parry, Jacky Porter, Gary Price, Alan Quaife, Sally Riddle, Graham Ryan, Jane Wager, Julie Walker
Volunteers donate their time both throughout the year and over the Festival weekend.
There is a team of about 40 people who take on key volunteer management roles and around 500 volunteers who work during the event itself.
To view the full report please click here or visit the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission website for more information.
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