UK | AUSTRALIA Cultural Leadership Dialogue
Essential Contacts
Kate Cattell, Project Manager
Kate.Cattell@eicsf.com – 07889 853 019
Locations
UK | Australia CLD Schedule
Monday 29 August
From 08:30
Arrivals at the Scottish Parliament
09:00-09:10
Welcome to the UK I Australia Cultural Leadership Dialogue
The Holyrood Room
Hosted by Clare Adamson MSP, Convener, Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee, Scottish Parliament with Sir Jonathan Mills, Programme Director, Edinburgh International Culture Summit
09:10-10:15
Strategic Forum
A conversation between cultural ministers from the UK, Scotland and Australia.
Moderated by Fergus Linehan, Director, Edinburgh International Festival.
10:15-10:45
A Reflection of the Season (Session 2)
A short film, presentation of highlights from the reciprocal AU I UK seasons of culture by their directors Helen Salmon and Michael Napthali, culminating in a performance by The Grigoryan Brothers.
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:00
Personal Perspectives and Reflections (Session 3)
A conversation drawing on professional expertise from the UK and Australian cultural sectors with:
Fiona Allan, CEO, Opera Australia
Kate Champion, Artistic Director, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Western Australia
Brenna Hobson, Executive Director, National Theatre of Scotland.
Moderated by James Hampson, Director UK and External Relations, British Council.
12:00-13:00
A Focus on Screen (Session 4)
A panel discussion between leading figures in the UK and Australian Film Sector with:
Isabel Davis, Executive Director, Screen Scotland
Matthew Deaner, CEO, Screen Producers Association, Australia
Kristy Matheson, Creative Director, Edinburgh International Film Festival
Angus Robertson, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Scottish Government
Moderated by Michael Napthali, Director, Australia Programme in the UK, UK I Australia Season 2021–2022.
12:00-14:00
Lunch
Served in the Holyrood Room and Members Lobby
14:00-15:15
Combined Cultural Approaches (Session 5)
Presentations and reflections on the impact, value, and perception of the arts, culture, and creativity.
Presentations from:
Kate Fielding, CEO, A New Approach
Julia Hales, Actor
Kath Mainland, CEO, Adelaide Festival
Professor Margo Neale, Head, Centre for Indigenous Knowledges & Principal Advisor, National Museum of Australia
Dr Georgie McClean, Executive Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships, Australia Council for the Arts
Fran Sanderson, Director of Arts Programmes and Investments, NESTA
Moderated by Dr Beatriz Garcia, Senior Research Fellow, Cultural Policy & Mega-Events, University of Liverpool.
15:15-15:30
Break
15:30-16:40
Parallel Breakout Sessions (Session 6)
Parallel breakout sessions focusing on practical and achievable opportunities for both institutions and individuals within our cultural sectors.
Visual Arts and Digital Practice
Drawing on the diverse experiences of:
Brian Baglow, Director, Scottish Games Network
Tamsin Hong, Assistant Curator, International Art (Performance), Tate
Tahlia Petrosian, Director, Klassik Underground
Emma Nicholson, Head of Creative Programmes, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Moderator: Natalie Usher, Chief Executive, Film Access Scotland
Rapporteur: Dr Roddy Hunter, Head of Academic Planning, School of Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art
Live Performance
Drawing on the diverse experiences of:
Javaad Alipoor, Artistic Director, The Javaad Alipoor Company
Cameron Mackenzie, Chief Executive & Artistic Director, Northern Ireland Opera
Lisa Whytock, Director, Active Events
Moderator: Sam Hunt, Programme Director, UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Rapporteur: Lilian Hughes, Programme Manager, UK/Australia Season 2021-22
16:40-17:00
Break
17:00-17:30
Final Statements and Reflections
Final statements and reflections from:
Clare Adamson MSP, Convener, Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee, Scottish Parliament
Georgie Black, Barrister, Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts
Dr Georgie McClean, Executive Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships, Australia Council for the Arts
Sir Jonathan Mills
18:00-21:00
Evening Reception
House of Oz, South Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Participants of the Cultural Leadership Dialogue are welcomed to the House of Oz for a closing reception, courtesy of Georgie Black. Coaches will depart from the Scottish Parliament building at 17.45.
Important information about visiting the Scottish Parliament
Find out all you need to know about visiting the Scottish Parliament, including location, security and COVID protocols, here.