Dylan Cole appointed CEO and Festival Director of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Following a thorough international search, Dylan Cole has been named the CEO and Festival Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He will manage all artistic, strategic, and commercial elements of the festival, succeeding Susan Provan, who is set to leave. For the last two years, Cole has played a vital role in the festival's executive leadership team. ArtsHub made the announcement and also highlighted other appointments within the arts sector, including a new Artistic Director for the Newcastle Writers Festival.
Key facts
- Dylan Cole appointed CEO and Festival Director of Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
- Cole has been a key member of the festival's executive leadership team for two years.
- He will oversee artistic, strategic, and commercial direction.
- He fills the upcoming departure of Susan Provan.
- The appointment followed an extensive international recruitment process.
- HOYTS Cinemas promoted a senior executive to Managing Director.
- Newcastle Writers Festival announced a new Artistic Director.
- ArtsHub reported these appointments.
Entities
Institutions
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- HOYTS Cinemas
- Newcastle Writers Festival
- ArtsHub
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Newcastle