Meet The Push Board of Management
About The Push Board of Management
The Push is a registered charity that’s governed by a Board of Management.
The Push’s Board of Management includes people from all walks of life – within and outside of the music industry. As an organisation with young people at the centre of everything we do, The Push also has a goal of having 50% representation of young people on the Board of Management – a goal that is entrenched within our current strategy.
The Board of Management members oversee the organisation’s strategic direction, financial position and legal obligations. The board ensures that The Push achieves its purpose, employing staff to undertake the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
The Push is lucky to have a fantastic group of intelligent and savvy people on the Board of Management, guiding The Push as we expand our services across the country, and work towards our purpose – ensuring all young people have the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music.
Read on to learn more about the people within The Push’s Board of Management.
Chrissie Vincent
Chairperson
Chrissie Vincent has over 40 years experience in the music and entertainment industry. Through her previous company Chrissie Vincent Publicity & Management, Chrissie has worked on a range of successful publicity campaigns for local and international touring artists, festivals and events.
In 2018, Chrissie presented at the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into the Australian Content on Broadcast, Radio and Streaming Services, with a number of her recommendations endorsed. Chrissie is currently Head of Entertainment Management at Collarts (Australian Collage of the Arts) where she is overseeing the Bachelor of Applied Business degree in Entertainment Management.
Stu Watters
Secretary
Stu has been working in music either as a musician or music industry worker for over 30 years and brings with him a diverse collection of experiences.
His previous roles vary broadly from CEO of Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), running Q Music, serving on the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) and managing the Licensing, Business and Public Affairs for Nightlife Music.
He has served on the Q Music and 4ZZZ Board of Directors, consulted to AIR as their Industry Advocacy and Government Relations Spokesperson and has also provided Industry and Government Relations expertise to the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) and served as their General Manager until the end of 2023 when he accepted the role as the General Manager of Creative, Programming and Production with the QMF running the Qld Music Trails.
He is also a creative business mentor, delivers strategic, business and policy advice for several clients. He is parochial to a fault when it comes to representing Australian music and the Australian business who support our musicians.
Jake Lowe
Treasurer
Jake Lowe specialises in the cross over realm of Finance, Music Business and Entertainment. Taking his first step into the Music Industry, Jake quickly made his way to Business Manager at White Sky working alongside artists such as The Living End, Peking Duk and CHRVCHES.
Over the past decade, Jake has spent most of his time working behind the scenes in business management and finances for an impressive list of Artists, Management groups, Labels and Agencies, as well as being an active member of Melbourne’s live music scene. He currently holds leadership roles with some of Melbourne’s most esteemed
Anna Northeast
Committee Member
As a qualified Youth Worker, Anna spent the first decade of her career working with marginalised young people at both Anglicare and Melbourne City Mission. This experience enabled Anna to further build her deep knowledge and appreciation of social justice issues affecting young people. As a result, Anna is committed to working with organisations that strive to improve individuals right to self-determination, safety within the community, access to education and increased social connection.
Anna and her family form part of the ownership group for The Corner Hotel, Northcote Social Club, The National Hotel and The Railway Hotel North Fitzroy and for the past two decades Anna has provided her Human Resources expertise to these music and hospitality venues as well as other external community groups.
With extensive previous board experience, Anna’s key strengths are governance, strategic decision making, problem solving and enabling people to work towards a common goal.
As a lifelong lover of live music (who sadly cannot sing a note in tune), her heartfelt commitment to creating opportunities to supporting young people, drives Anna’s love of The Push and all it does.
Ian Porter
Committee Member
Ian Porter is the Head of Portfolio Management at ClimateWorks Australia (part of the Monash Sustainable development Institute). With a background of more than three decades of work in climate change and sustainability, Ian leads ClimateWorks’ program delivery team which aims to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions in Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific.
Ian ensures that ClimateWorks portfolio of programs is having maximum impact on emissions reduction, during this transformational decade for climate change. Ian is an experienced Board Director, has loved music all his life and is an avid listener, vinyl collector and gig attender - his first connection with The Push being Pushover 1995.
Lachlan Bradley
Committee Member
Lachlan Bradley is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer with a passion for giving back to his community. Lachlan has over a decade of experience in different legal fields, both domestically and internationally, and is excited to bring these skills to the board of The Push.
As a music lover and former musician himself, Lachlan has a deep appreciation for the transformative power of music and is eager to help provide young people with the opportunities and resources they need to participate and thrive in Australian music.
Madi Colville-Walker
Committee Member
Madi Colville Walker, is a proud Yorta Yorta Woman, an inspiring musician who has had many opportunities after her very first performance at the Tamworth CMAA Junior Academy back in 2017.
Since then, Madi has performed at many significant shows throughout Australia and has had the opportunity to work alongside many organisations. During her time in the music industry Madi has supported many well known Artists such as Uncle Archie Roach, Alice Skye, Isaiah Firebrace, Benny Walker, Fanny Lumsden, Kutcha Edwards and Darlinghurst. 2023 was a huge year for Madi, a highlight being the recipient of the NIMA’S (National Indigenous Music Awards) Uncle Archie Roach Foundation Award.
Madi Continues to hold a strong connection to her Community, Country, as well as all of the organisations and people she has connected with throughout her journey as a artist. These people inspire Madi, and have encouraged her to do her best in music, as well as having a strong continuous support from her family.
Tiana Sixsmith
Committee Member
Tiana Sixsmith is a public policy professional with a background in disability, mental health, and youth policy, and is an emerging writer. Her work across government has seen her Co-Chair the Victorian Youth Congress, the Victorian Government’s key youth advisory board, and support a number of key government reform initiatives.
In her spare time, Tiana likes to play guitar in her parent’s small town music shop, read poetry, and support local Melbourne creatives.
Charlotte Sterenberg
Committee Member
Charlotte Sterenberg is a musicologist from Adelaide, South Australia. She first broke into South Australian music through performing as a bassist in local bands before finding her strength in research within contemporary areas of musicology and ethnomusicology.
Charlotte has presented her research at the Musicological Society of Australia Annual Conference and was selected to sit as a panel member on the review board for the Elder Conservatorium of Music and Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music. As well as academic research, Charlotte has been heavily involved in volunteering at local music organisations, including Music SA and Girls Rock! Adelaide, and within the local festival scene.
As The Push expands nationally, Charlotte brings an interstate perspective as well as her research experience in both musicological and ethnomusicological areas. As a 2023/2024 student of Berklee University’s Master of Arts in Global Entertainment and Music Business, Valencia Spain, she also contributes an international and contemporary perspective to The Push’s program.
Will Patston
Committee Member
Will is a passionate live music lover, Marketing Manager and Creative Producer with over 7 years experience in the industry. He currently leads marketing at Red Hill Entertainment, a full-services events company, helping run your favourite festivals and concerts across Victoria.
Will specialises in building communities, developing and executing exciting brand strategies and creating unique content that audiences love.