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Sia Ahmad
Director | sia@musicact.com.au
Sia Ahmad is a songwriter, artist, improviser, curator and facilitator. Over the last two decades, she has brought an outsider's eye and DIY ethos to the way she brings communities together.
An Art Music Awards winner and Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address lecturer, Sia has released a wide spectrum of original music around the world alongside her commissioned work in sound design, installation pieces, and contemporary classical composition. Her creative practice brings together the punk-first approach of her youth with an exploratory take on her Bangladeshi heritage.
In parallel to her role for MusicACT, Sia also manages the Artist Accelerator Program for Music In Exile. Sia is currently a board director for the Australian Music Centre and Earshift Music, previously having served on the boards of the Australian Art Orchestra and Girls Rock! Canberra. From 2018 to 2021, she was a member of the ACT Ministers’ Creative Council and the LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Advisory Council.
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Aaron Crowe
Program Manager | aaron@musicact.com.au
Aaron Crowe is a live music booker and promoter based in Canberra. He developed his passion for music after moving to the ACT in 2013, attending shows at The Phoenix and discovering artists like TV Colours.
Aaron’s career in the music industry began in 2022 at the iconic Canberra live music venue and nightclub, sideway, where he played a pivotal role in nurturing both emerging and established local talent. Working closely with artists and members of the Canberra DIY scene, he also brought renowned acts from underground music scenes across Australia and internationally to the city.
Following sideway’s closure in 2024, Aaron continues to book and promote independent, punk, underground, and countercultural music events through Sonic Business Ltd, working across a variety of live music venues in Canberra. In addition to his promotional work, Aaron plays bass in the latest iteration of the unstoppable Canberra power-pop band, New Age Group.
With a strong commitment to fostering Canberra’s vibrant music scene and building sustainable communities, Aaron is dedicated to supporting the local music community and its continued growth.
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Prudence Illingworth
Communications Officer | comms@musicact.com.au
Prudence Illingworth is a Canberra-based singer, songwriter, producer and facilitator with a passion for DIY music and community building.
Since moving to Canberra, Prudence has become an active and passionate contributor to the local music scene. She founded Open Tracks, a music producer collective that hosts monthly meet-ups where members share demos, exchange feedback and support each other’s creative development.
Passionate about clear and accessible communication, Prudence is committed to keeping the community informed and connected.