Artistic Planning · Performing Arts Management · Cultural Leadership

Patrick Brearley is a senior arts leader with experience spanning major orchestral organisations, national performing arts organisations and regional cultural institutions.

His work brings together artistic vision, organisational priorities and delivery. He leads complex programs and performance projects, develops new commercial opportunities and builds strong partnerships across the cultural sector.

Photo by Simon Whittaker courtesy of Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium

POSITIONS HELD

Concert Manager → Queensland Symphony Orchestra, current
Manager, Regional Touring & Special Projects → Musica Viva Australia, April-October 2024
Executive & Artistic Director → Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, 2018–2023
Head of Strings → Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, 2017-2018
Casual Violist → Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2023 - current
Casual Violist → Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 2023 - current
Casual Violist → Auckland Philharmonia 2011 - current
Viola & Violin Teacher → 2008 - current
Freelance Musician (session and studio musician) → 2011-current
Youth Orchestra Conductor → 2016-current

EDUCATION

Deakin University → Master of Business/Arts and Culture Management
Australian National Academy of Music → Professional Performance Program
University of Tasmania → Bachelor of Music
University of Tasmanian → Graduate Certificate in Music Performance

Photo by And The Trees Photography