Green Music Australia – the peak body for the environment in the music industry – is delighted to welcome three new board members: Georgie Martin, Joe Muller, and Mark Smith.
As passionate advocates for environmental sustainability within the music sector, the new appointments each bring extensive industry experience and leadership to Green Music Australia at a pivotal time for climate action. With over 50 Australian festivals cancelled since 2015 due to extreme weather, the climate crisis is already reshaping the music landscape—making bold industry leadership more crucial than ever.
Green Music Australia Board Chair, broadcaster, film-maker and author, Tracee Hutchison, said about the appointments: “Green Music Australia’s role in the music industry has never been more critical, as we see the climate crisis playing out in real time, impacting the livelihoods of musicians and music workers, and the chorus for change reaching a crescendo!”
“At a time of unprecedented growth for our organisation, the appointments of three highly respected industry leaders in Georgie, Joe and Mark, comes as we look to manage and sustain our own response to the escalating demand for climate action in the music industry.”
Georgie Martin, Operations Manager at the Corner Group is a hospitality and live music professional with a deep commitment to creating best-practice workplaces and sustainable industry standards. A long-time advocate for environmental responsibility in the music and hospitality industries, Georgie has supported Green Music Australia as a participant in the Green Action Program, and a key advisory role in the development of the recent Green Venue Certification Program. With nearly two decades of experience in operations, people and culture, venue and festival management, Georgie will bring her diverse skill set to support GMA as it expands its impact.
Martin says “I'm thrilled to be part of Green Music Australia and contribute to such a talented team. Now, more than ever, we need bold action on climate issues and I’m excited to make a meaningful contribution to improving the performance of our industry and driving real change”
Joe Muller, Managing Director of MusicNSW has extensive background across the music sector in artist management, festival programming, and as a musician himself. Joe was previously the Music Curator for Vivid Sydney and has curated music programs for Queensland Music Trails, CHANGES Festival, Taste of Tasmania Festival, Newtown Festival and programmed iconic Sydney venues including The Basement and The Lansdowne. He was also previously the Co-Director of artist management company and independent label, Wondercore Island, General Manager of artist management and venue booking company NFE.
Muller says “Midway through this critical decade for climate action, the work of GMA has never been more vital – both as a catalyst for meaningful change within the music industry and by empowering artists with the knowledge and confidence to reshape the cultural conversation.”
Mark Smith is Executive Director of MusicNT, the peak body for music in the Northern Territory. Leading a staff across Darwin and Alice Springs, he is also a key figure in national music policy, sitting as a Board Member for Regional Arts Australia and previously serving as Creative Industries Ministerial Advisory Council in the Northern Territory. His deep connection and advocacy for regional and remote arts communities makes him a valuable asset in expanding GMA’s impact.
Smith says “Green Music Australia is an organisation that I have admired over the years for their tireless advocacy and innovative initiatives that grow awareness and foster action. I look forward to contributing what I can to support this work to continue and share a voice for regional Australia in these conversations."
Georgie, Joe and Mark join an accomplished Board of Directors including Chief Financial Officer at Support Act Lisa Smith as Treasurer, GMA founder and Director of the Green Institute Tim Hollo, Djugun singer-songwriter and sustainability educator Nidala Barker, QMusic’s Creative Program Director Mandi McIntyre, climate executive Bella Wiggs and award-winning environmentalist and musician Jessica Panegyres.
The appointments follow the recent roll out of Green Music Australia’s landmark Green Venue Program, which trains and supports venue operators to enact sustainability measures, and the launch of the NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET campaign last month which saw Australia’s iconic artists unite together to ask fans to ‘Vote Climate’ this federal election.
