The recent Gold Coast Music Industry Association (GCMIA) AGM has seen a flash of new blood and wealth of industry talent being appointed to the board, with sweeping changes to keys positions and the introduction of an Honorary board position.

GCMIA’s new President elect Dan Ceh (co-founder of WHO Agencies) now leads the board which includes:

Vice President:  Erin Wheatley (Bandtag & Brand Tag)

Treasurer:        Freddy Holler (Pocketpunk)

Secretary:        Emily Cook (Pocketpunk & Music Coordinator Billabong)

Board Members: Terri Dempsey-Ceh (WHO Agencies)

                      Margy Joughin (Strategy Specialist)

                      Jolie Hertzberg (Surfers Paradise Festival)

                      Chris Cameron (Law Student)

                      Ngaire Nelson (DJ)

Project Officer:  Rick Trewavas

Plus special acceptance by Mick Hadley (Purple Hearts) of the newly created honorary board member position. “Mick will see a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm brought to the board, which will only mean a massive benefit to the development of the association and its members” said Dan.

“We intend on continuing to explore the main aim of GCMIA in supporting the growth and development of the Gold Coast Music Industry.  To promote and raise the profile of artists and the music scene and ultimately create a self sustaining industry here on the Gold Coast” continued GCMIA’s new president, Dan Ceh.

The board has already convened for its first meeting and has taking steps to adopt its new strategic plan and further develop its relationships with the Gold Coast City Council, Connecting Southern Gold Coast and various industry players/venues.

For information on the GCMIA please email information@gcmia.org.au

Gold Coast Music Industry Association Inc (GCMIA) – AGM
 
This is the official notice that the GCMIA will be holding the AGM
 
Thursday 4th March 2010
6:30pm for 7pm start
Unplugged at the Basement
Gold Coast Arts Centre
135 Bundall Road
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
 
Election of Committee Members
 
All committee members will resign from their position at the Annual General Meeting and a new committee will be elected. Existing Committee Members may be reappointed to the board. Nominations for the Committee positions close 25th February – notice as to who is standing for each committee position will be sent out to members 7 days prior to the AGM.
 
Committee members will be elected by a majority vote of the members present.
 
Other business to be determined
 
-          Receiving financial statement from last year
-          Receiving auditors report
-          Presenting of audited statement to members to adopt
-          Appointment of auditor for next financial year
-          Committee reports and announcements
 
Please RSVP to information@gcmia.org.au if you would like to attend by no later that Thursday 25th of February for catering purposes.