Resonate Magazine | Australian Music Centre

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The International Association of Music Centres (IAMIC) is delighted to announce that Catherine Haridy, CEO of the Australian Music Centre, has been elected as a new member of its board. The election took place during IAMIC's annual conference, held in Vienna (Austria) from November 19 to 22, 2024. The Australian Music Centre has been a valued member of IAMIC since 1975.

Catherine Haridy expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for her new role:

"I consider it a great honour and privilege to help shape our international community, where we unite the rich and diverse musical life of our countries. Together with the other board members, I look forward to developing innovative approaches to further strengthen our network and promote the cultural significance of music worldwide."

Stephan Schulmeistrat, President of IAMIC, emphasized the importance of Haridy's election:

"We are delighted that Catherine Haridy has accepted the election. With her expertise and Australia's representation on the board, the international orientation of our network will be significantly strengthened. We are confident that IAMIC will benefit greatly from her experience, and we look forward to working closely with her."

IAMIC is a global network of over 35 music organizations dedicated to increasing public awareness of its members and facilitating access to the wealth of resources and expertise these institutions offer. Further information on IAMIC can be found at www.iamic.net.

The IAMIC Board is composed of 11 highly dedicated representatives from across the globe:

• Stephan Schulmeistrat (President, Germany)
• Deborah Keyser (Vice President, Wales)
• Agnieszka Cieślak (Secetary, Poland)
• Ward Bosmans (Treasurer, Belgium)
• Radvilė Buivydienė (Lithuania)
• Hannah Darroch (New Zealand)
• Jonathan Grimes (Ireland)
• Catherine Haridy (Australia)
• Vanessa Reed (USA)
• Igor Valentovič (Slovakia)
• Doris Weberberger (Austria)