Kate Duncan (music executive)

Kate Duncan is an Australian music industry worker, best known for being the CEO of the Victorian youth music organization The Push Inc.[1]

Kate Duncan
Years active2014–present
TitleCEO

Career edit

Duncan's early roles included stints within local government in Melbourne, working as a youth projects officer.

She started working with The Push Inc in 2016 as the organization's creative producer. In February 2018, Duncan was listed in theMusic.com.au's Power 50 at #44,[2] and in May of the same year, Duncan was announced as the incoming CEO.[3]

Following her recruitment as CEO, Duncan stated "I am completely honoured and super excited to have the opportunity to lead Victoria’s peak youth music organisation into its next chapter. After 30 years of incorporation, it is time for The Push to redefine our positioning as a relevant and dynamic organisation in fostering Victoria’s future generations of music industry leaders and audiences."[4]

Awards and nominations edit

National Live Music Awards edit

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2018[5][6] Kate Duncan - The Push Victorian All Ages Achievement Won

References edit

  1. ^ "Punks, Paul Kelly, and batshit crowds: How rock came to regional Victoria". ABC News. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Power 50 - #44: Kate Duncan". The Music. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Kate Duncan Announced As New CEO Of The Push". The Music. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  4. ^ "THE PUSH Is thrilled to announce the appointment of new CEO KATE DUNCAN -". amnplify.com.au. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  5. ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.