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KEITH POTGER (Chair)
As a founding member of the internationally famous Australian group The Seekers Keith Potger is already known to countless music industry professionals and fans. Awards such as Australians Of The Year 1967, numerous Platinum and Gold Record achievements and concert tours have kept the group's image alive and well for over four decades. He has been involved in considerable charity work, notably as a Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA and a Celebrity Ambassador for Variety Victoria, the renowned children's charity. Keith continues to record regularly, and maintains a busy touring schedule around Australia. He is honoured to be Chair of the Support Act Victoria committee and enjoys helping to raise awareness of this organisation.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
GARRY SPRY
Garry is a pioneer of the Aussie industry, having been involved for 45 years as a successful manager, agent, promoter, record producer, and live venue owner/operator in Melbourne, as well as pioneering Australian bands and artists into the UK and USA between 1966 and 1980, where he worked with some of the world's biggest entertaiment and management companies. Still managing today, he is also writing a musical and a book on music clubs, and is a consultant to the entertainment and hospitality industry. Garry is on the Events Committee of Support Act Victoria and is looking forward to promoting annual Major Events for Support Act in the future.
MICHAEL SNELSON
Michael is focused on the business and production side of the industry. Head of Soul Management P/L, he brings a vast array of expertise to the committee, including event management, music management and promotion, production services, video production and event planning skills. Michael has dedicated much of his business life to working with charitable and not-for-profit organisations, including Rotary, Lions, Red Cross, Clean Ocean Foundation, and many more. He is now dedicating his charitable focus on Support Act to assist the Victorian events committee and ultimately give something back to the industry.
JOHN GRANT
An industry pro for over 30 years, John is a composer, arranger, producer, musical director, session musician, and synthesist. He writes music for advertising and theatre productions, and is also a music technology consultant, having conducted training seminars throughout Australia and Asia. John currently acts as Secretary and Treasurer for the Victorian committee.
GENERAL COMMITTEE
JULIE CAVANAGH
Julie's company Cavanagh PR provides publicity and public relations for many of the biggest names in the music industry, Australian artists and touring international acts alike.
SARA HOOD
Has an exhaustive background in public relations, marketing and communications. She's worked with Ericsson, Yamaha Music, American Express, Philips consumer electronics, Sony consumer electronics, and various State and Federal government projects. She brings to the Committee much valued marketing and communication skills.
MAE PARKER
Mae has enjoyed a long career as a singer/performer on stage and in Melbourne studios. One of the first Victorian volunteers, she has worked tirelessly to promote the cause, and to plan and execute fundraising activities. Mae brings her outstanding "people" skills to the committee, together with her boundless energy and enthusiasm.
FRANK HOWSON
In an incredibly diverse career, Frank is a successful songwriter, recording artist, music producer, film director and producer, script writer, actor, singer, dancer, theatre producer and writer of contemporary opera.
JOHN SWAN
"Swannee" to his friends and thousands of fans, John is Australian rock royalty. Often described as having "the best rock'n'roll voice in the country", the Victorian committee is honoured to have his support and advice.
The Victorian committee would like to thank all the diligent hands who constantly help out at our events, including but not limited to Jilly Moffit, Dianne Buettel, past committee members Joe Imbroll, Margaret Imbroll, Ron Murphett, and a special thanks to Vic Crump, a 5-year committee veteran now moved interstate. Also special thanks to inaugural Chair Bob Valentine, who is responsible for getting Support Act off the ground outside NSW.
