President: Andrew Wallace - University of South Australia

Phone: 0400 489 079 - Email: andrew.wallace@unisa.edu.au

Andrew is a lecturer in Interior Architecture and Sustainable Design at UniSA.He has practiced as a designer in Adelaide, Sydney and London since 1984 and has been responsible for the design and delivery of projects ranging in scale from small consumer products to developing a design strategy for the London Underground system.

He has a 20 year involvement in the music industry in Sydney and Adelaide in his capacity as jazz dance dj and was a formative influence in establishing the jazz and latin dance scene in both cities.

In his capacity as an academic Andrew's particular research interests are in sustainability, he is a pioneer of sustainable interior design and of late has turned his interest to communities of all scales, from workplace communities to precincts such as the West End of Adelaide. He continues to provoke discussion in regards to urban redevelopment in the city through both his teaching and research work and speaks nationally on the topic of sustainability and the west end.

Vice President: Evan Katsaros - Worldsend Hotel

Phone: 08 8231 9137 - Email: enquiries@worldsendhotel.com.au

Current owner and licensee of the Worldsend Hotel

Public Officer: Felicity Sando - Mulloway Studio

Phone: 08 8231 3131 - Email: felicity.sando@mulloway.com

Felicity Sando, is a Partner with the architecture + design firm Mulloway Studio, and has been an executive member of the AWEA since 2009.

She brings to the AWEA her experience in management and working on urban, community, interpretive, cultural and historic design projects both locally, interstate and overseas. She is also an active participant in teaching architecture at University with a particular focus on adaptive re-use and interpretation of cultural and historic sites.

Together with Mulloway Studio, who have been resident in the West End since 2000, she takes a keen interest in developing Adelaide’s West End as a creative, active and vital community.

Finance Officer: Daniel Randell - Music SA

Phone: 08 8218 8444 - Email: daniel@jlpublishing.com.au

Daniel is the General Manager of Music SA (formerly Ausmusic SA), providing education training and development for the South Australian Contemporary Music Industry. With a background in economics and finance, Daniel took over as GM of Music SA in 2005 and has been pleased to oversee a period of considerable sustained growth for the company which delivers ongoing programs including accredited training, professional development programs and small festivals.

Daniel has been involved with the SA Music Industry for over 10 years as an artist and artist manager, and more recently as a Director of JL Music Publishing. Daniel is passionate about the development of the South Australian Music Industry and live music scene, many of whose major venues are contained within Adelaide's West End.

Immediate Past President: Arna Eyers White - Db Magazine

Phone: 08 8231 4218 - Email: arna@dbmagazine.com.au

Arna's family migrated to Australia from Germany in the 1950s, settling in Port Augusta, and later moving to Adelaide. Arna studied for a Politics degree at the University of Adelaide, performing with the Footlights Club on campus and with various bands around town, including West End venues such Lark and Tina's, Club Foote, Sinatra's and Countdown.

A founding member and Chair of the South Australian Music Industry Association, in 1991 Arna launched dB Magazine, a free street press publication which acknowledged and covered the local music and arts industries. The business has operated from the west end of Hindley Street since that time. Arna is also (founding) Chair of SA Music, and is currently teaching Public Relations and Media Management at the University of South Australia.

Arna joined the AWEA in 2002 and has served as President of the Association for three terms, and was instrumental in developing the West End Music Festival. In 2000, Arna was awarded a Centenary Medal for Services to the Music Industry.

Executive Members:

Ralph Clark - Peel Street Chambers

Phone: 08 8410 0033 - Email: clarker@bigpond.net.au

Ralph Clarke, works as a self employed Industrial Relations Advocate in the City ( since 2003)where he has his own practice. Ralph has previously been a State Member of the SA Parliament ( 1993 – 2002) and was Deputy Leader of the State Parliamentary Labor Party 1994 – 1997. In 2007 Ralph was elected an Area Councillor for the Adelaide City Council until 2010 when he unsuccessfully ran for the office of Lord Mayor. Ralph was a trade union official for 20 years prior to entering Parliament and was secretary of the then Federated Clerk’s Union of Australia SA Branch ( now known as the Australian Services Union) , and served as the National President of the Union prior to entering Parliament.

Jason Lake - Imprints Book Sellers

Phone: 08 8231 4454  - Email:books@imprints.com.au

James Economos - Econ Property Group

James Economos is the Principal Architect and Director of Econ Property Group, a property investment and development company that specialises in Hotels / Apartments and Retail developments. Well experienced in the building and property industry, James has designed, and developed many successful commercial projects in the West End.

As long term property owners,  James has a strong understanding of tenant needs in the area which is reflected in his designs and working relationships.
p  :  08 8410 3777
f :    08 8410 0588
m:  0419 842 832
e:   james@econgroup.com.au

Peter Annells - McDonalds West Terrace

Phone: 0419 500 650 - Email: pjannells@bigpond.com

Peter has been a trader in Adelaide's West End for over 17 years, currently running McDonald's on West Terrace. Peter was the inaugural president of the first West End Traders Group.

CASUAL MEMBERS PENDING ELECTION

Tim Jones - Flightpath Architects
101 Hindley Street
Adelaide
South Australia 5000
ph: +61 8 8211 6355
fx:  +61 8 8211 6344
http://www.flightpatharchitects.com.au

Christine Morrow - Director Australian Experimental Art Founation
lion art centre, north terrace (west end) adelaide
gallery & bookshop hours: 11-5 tues-fri; 2-5 sat | +61 8 82117505 |
www.aeaf.org.au email director@aeaf.org.au

Louise Dunn - General Manager Nexus Multicultural Arts
Lion Arts Centre
Cnr North Tce & Morphett St
Adelaide  SA  5000
Open 10am – 5pm Tues – Fri
T +61 8 82124276   F +61 8 82123276
E director@nexus.asn.au   W www.nexus.asn.

Agency Representatives:

SAPOL Ken Jaench - Manager of Eastern Adelaide Crime Prevention Unit

Ken has been with SAPOL for 32 years, having served in Western Adelaide Patrols for 15 years and SAPOL Strategic Development Project work for the past four years.

The Eastern Adelaide Crime Prevention Unit has a focus on the following:

• Multicultural

• Aboriginal

• Crime Prevention Planning

• Personal Safety

• Schools and youth programs

• Drug and alcohol harm minimisation

• Neighbourhood

Adelaide City Council - Iwona Pattison

 

AWEA Coordinator

Helen Page

Phone 0419 852 518 - Email: coordinator@adelaidewestend.com.au

Helen joined the AWEA as Coordinator for the Westend Music Festival in August 2009 and was appointed Coordinator for the Association in Dec 2009. Helen has a background in Business and Event Licensing, and Member Services working at APRA/AMCOS for the past 10 years. Helen is also a Director of JL Music Publishing , Owner/Operator at Helen Page Photography and a board member of Music SA. Helen works for the AWEA between 5 - 10 hours per week.