Lauren Day
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Bio
Credentials
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PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training
Project LanewaysJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tāwhiri Festivals and Experiences
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New Zealand
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Nov 2022 - Present
Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival and Lexus Song Quest. • Produce the 2023 Wellington Jazz Festival and 2024 Lexus Song Quest events; logistics, immigration, contracting, budget management, event delivery. • Producer for the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts; contracting, budget management, event delivery.
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Associate Producer
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Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival and Lexus Song Quest. • Produce the Wellington Jazz Festival 2021 and 2022; logistics, immigration, contracting, budget management, event management. **2022 Highlight events include Lalah Hathaway with the NZSO, Melissa Aldana Quartet and MonoNeon** • Produce the Lexus Song Quest 2022 events and livestream; logistics, contracting, budget management, event management. • Produce the… Show more Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival and Lexus Song Quest. • Produce the Wellington Jazz Festival 2021 and 2022; logistics, immigration, contracting, budget management, event management. **2022 Highlight events include Lalah Hathaway with the NZSO, Melissa Aldana Quartet and MonoNeon** • Produce the Lexus Song Quest 2022 events and livestream; logistics, contracting, budget management, event management. • Produce the 2022 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts music programme. Due to cancellation of the 2022 Festival this included producing digital series of chamber music concerts. • Monitor and reconcile all expenditure relating to my assigned events.
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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa
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New Zealand
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic Projects
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
The NZSO is New Zealand’s national orchestra performing annually to audiences in excess of 100,000 across New Zealand. • Work with the Artistic Manager to develop and produce the “Storytime” youtube series and “Relaxed Concert” events. • Negotiate fees and contract artists for engagement with creative projects. • Lead on the planning and delivery of the “Open Door” event. • Monitor and reconcile event expenditure for “Open Door” event. • Create and circulate artist schedules for… Show more The NZSO is New Zealand’s national orchestra performing annually to audiences in excess of 100,000 across New Zealand. • Work with the Artistic Manager to develop and produce the “Storytime” youtube series and “Relaxed Concert” events. • Negotiate fees and contract artists for engagement with creative projects. • Lead on the planning and delivery of the “Open Door” event. • Monitor and reconcile event expenditure for “Open Door” event. • Create and circulate artist schedules for general programme. • Support the Head of Artistic Planning with the 2021 Framework Consultation Process. • Provide general project support to the Artistic Department. Show less The NZSO is New Zealand’s national orchestra performing annually to audiences in excess of 100,000 across New Zealand. • Work with the Artistic Manager to develop and produce the “Storytime” youtube series and “Relaxed Concert” events. • Negotiate fees and contract artists for engagement with creative projects. • Lead on the planning and delivery of the “Open Door” event. • Monitor and reconcile event expenditure for “Open Door” event. • Create and circulate artist schedules for… Show more The NZSO is New Zealand’s national orchestra performing annually to audiences in excess of 100,000 across New Zealand. • Work with the Artistic Manager to develop and produce the “Storytime” youtube series and “Relaxed Concert” events. • Negotiate fees and contract artists for engagement with creative projects. • Lead on the planning and delivery of the “Open Door” event. • Monitor and reconcile event expenditure for “Open Door” event. • Create and circulate artist schedules for general programme. • Support the Head of Artistic Planning with the 2021 Framework Consultation Process. • Provide general project support to the Artistic Department. Show less
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Tāwhiri Festivals and Experiences
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New Zealand
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Logistics Manager
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival, and Lexus Song Quest. • Manage the accommodation, travel, immigration, ground transport and hospitality requirements for over 450 artists attending New Zealand Festival of the Arts. • Lead the logistics team in the scheduling and delivery of ground transport and hospitality throughout the festival. • Manage relationships with external organisations to include NZ immigration, travel… Show more Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival, and Lexus Song Quest. • Manage the accommodation, travel, immigration, ground transport and hospitality requirements for over 450 artists attending New Zealand Festival of the Arts. • Lead the logistics team in the scheduling and delivery of ground transport and hospitality throughout the festival. • Manage relationships with external organisations to include NZ immigration, travel agencies, accommodation and transport providers. • Produce detailed artist schedules circulating company updates where necessary for media calls etc. • Lead contact for visiting companies throughout their stay. • Monitor and reconcile logistics expenditure. Show less Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival, and Lexus Song Quest. • Manage the accommodation, travel, immigration, ground transport and hospitality requirements for over 450 artists attending New Zealand Festival of the Arts. • Lead the logistics team in the scheduling and delivery of ground transport and hospitality throughout the festival. • Manage relationships with external organisations to include NZ immigration, travel… Show more Tāwhiri produces creative events; Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Wellington Jazz Festival, and Lexus Song Quest. • Manage the accommodation, travel, immigration, ground transport and hospitality requirements for over 450 artists attending New Zealand Festival of the Arts. • Lead the logistics team in the scheduling and delivery of ground transport and hospitality throughout the festival. • Manage relationships with external organisations to include NZ immigration, travel agencies, accommodation and transport providers. • Produce detailed artist schedules circulating company updates where necessary for media calls etc. • Lead contact for visiting companies throughout their stay. • Monitor and reconcile logistics expenditure. Show less
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Whānau Mārama New Zealand Film Festival Trust
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New Zealand
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Movies and Sound Recording
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Coordinator
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
The New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event presenting a programme of between 150-170 features in Auckland and Wellington. • Liaise with over 30 visiting film directors and external staff to coordinate hotel, travel and ground transport requirements. • Produce and coordinate guest schedules across 12 Festival locations across New Zealand. • Host the directors during their stay in Wellington organising any necessary functions, dinners and events. • Manage any… Show more The New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event presenting a programme of between 150-170 features in Auckland and Wellington. • Liaise with over 30 visiting film directors and external staff to coordinate hotel, travel and ground transport requirements. • Produce and coordinate guest schedules across 12 Festival locations across New Zealand. • Host the directors during their stay in Wellington organising any necessary functions, dinners and events. • Manage any filmmaker ticket requirements across the 12 Festival locations. Show less The New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event presenting a programme of between 150-170 features in Auckland and Wellington. • Liaise with over 30 visiting film directors and external staff to coordinate hotel, travel and ground transport requirements. • Produce and coordinate guest schedules across 12 Festival locations across New Zealand. • Host the directors during their stay in Wellington organising any necessary functions, dinners and events. • Manage any… Show more The New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event presenting a programme of between 150-170 features in Auckland and Wellington. • Liaise with over 30 visiting film directors and external staff to coordinate hotel, travel and ground transport requirements. • Produce and coordinate guest schedules across 12 Festival locations across New Zealand. • Host the directors during their stay in Wellington organising any necessary functions, dinners and events. • Manage any filmmaker ticket requirements across the 12 Festival locations. Show less
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Creative Capital Arts Trust
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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
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Festivals Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Creative Capital Arts Trust produces the CubaDupa street festival and NZ Fringe Festival. • Office management and financial processing. • Support the Artistic Planning department with drafting and proofing artist contracts. • Proof-read marketing materials, amendments and schedule amendments. • Update planning and scheduling software, Mercato. • Recruit and manage casual staff. Creative Capital Arts Trust produces the CubaDupa street festival and NZ Fringe Festival. • Office management and financial processing. • Support the Artistic Planning department with drafting and proofing artist contracts. • Proof-read marketing materials, amendments and schedule amendments. • Update planning and scheduling software, Mercato. • Recruit and manage casual staff.
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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa
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New Zealand
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic Scheduler (Acting)
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
• Review and confirm 2019 venue contracts. • Finalise the preparation and distribution of the 2019 players call diary. • Proof-read marketing materials, prepare and distribute programme advises / amendments. • Update planning and scheduling software, Arts Vision. • Support the Artistic Planning department as necessary. • Review and confirm 2019 venue contracts. • Finalise the preparation and distribution of the 2019 players call diary. • Proof-read marketing materials, prepare and distribute programme advises / amendments. • Update planning and scheduling software, Arts Vision. • Support the Artistic Planning department as necessary.
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Positively Wellington Venues
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Performance and Events Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Venues Wellington is Wellington’s largest venue provider; home to the city’s major conferencing and performance facilities which see up to 700 events annually. • Day to day support of the performing arts hirers, including availability enquiries, bookings and contracting. • Support the delivery of NZ Festival events acting as key point of contact between venue and NZ Festival staff. • Liaise with Ticketmaster to coordinate WREDA house tickets and on sale processes. • Complete… Show more Venues Wellington is Wellington’s largest venue provider; home to the city’s major conferencing and performance facilities which see up to 700 events annually. • Day to day support of the performing arts hirers, including availability enquiries, bookings and contracting. • Support the delivery of NZ Festival events acting as key point of contact between venue and NZ Festival staff. • Liaise with Ticketmaster to coordinate WREDA house tickets and on sale processes. • Complete site visits with potential hirers and venue checks ahead of events. • Proof marketing materials and final ticketing information. Show less Venues Wellington is Wellington’s largest venue provider; home to the city’s major conferencing and performance facilities which see up to 700 events annually. • Day to day support of the performing arts hirers, including availability enquiries, bookings and contracting. • Support the delivery of NZ Festival events acting as key point of contact between venue and NZ Festival staff. • Liaise with Ticketmaster to coordinate WREDA house tickets and on sale processes. • Complete… Show more Venues Wellington is Wellington’s largest venue provider; home to the city’s major conferencing and performance facilities which see up to 700 events annually. • Day to day support of the performing arts hirers, including availability enquiries, bookings and contracting. • Support the delivery of NZ Festival events acting as key point of contact between venue and NZ Festival staff. • Liaise with Ticketmaster to coordinate WREDA house tickets and on sale processes. • Complete site visits with potential hirers and venue checks ahead of events. • Proof marketing materials and final ticketing information. Show less
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hcmf//
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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Festival Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music. Taking place over 10 days and consisting of approximately 70 events including concerts, talks, dance, exhibitions and film. • Central coordinator for the festival office; provide support to the education, artistic planning and marketing teams. • Produce and maintain the festival diary - circulate updates to relevant staff. • Liaise with artists, agents and colleagues throughout the planning stage to… Show more hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music. Taking place over 10 days and consisting of approximately 70 events including concerts, talks, dance, exhibitions and film. • Central coordinator for the festival office; provide support to the education, artistic planning and marketing teams. • Produce and maintain the festival diary - circulate updates to relevant staff. • Liaise with artists, agents and colleagues throughout the planning stage to produce draft contracts. • Lead on the production of the festival brochure; manage the distribution of e-newsletters and complete website and social media updates. • Coordinate the on-sale process and all press, guest and artist ticketing requirements. • On-site event management to include live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts. • Coordinate the recruitment, training and scheduling of a large team of volunteers. Show less hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music. Taking place over 10 days and consisting of approximately 70 events including concerts, talks, dance, exhibitions and film. • Central coordinator for the festival office; provide support to the education, artistic planning and marketing teams. • Produce and maintain the festival diary - circulate updates to relevant staff. • Liaise with artists, agents and colleagues throughout the planning stage to… Show more hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music. Taking place over 10 days and consisting of approximately 70 events including concerts, talks, dance, exhibitions and film. • Central coordinator for the festival office; provide support to the education, artistic planning and marketing teams. • Produce and maintain the festival diary - circulate updates to relevant staff. • Liaise with artists, agents and colleagues throughout the planning stage to produce draft contracts. • Lead on the production of the festival brochure; manage the distribution of e-newsletters and complete website and social media updates. • Coordinate the on-sale process and all press, guest and artist ticketing requirements. • On-site event management to include live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts. • Coordinate the recruitment, training and scheduling of a large team of volunteers. Show less
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Freelance Events Professional
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2018
Working for a wide range of festivals and organisations to include Cheltenham Science Festival, Ilkley Literature Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival and Bradford Literature Festival. Working for a wide range of festivals and organisations to include Cheltenham Science Festival, Ilkley Literature Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival and Bradford Literature Festival.
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Leeds International Piano Competition
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United Kingdom
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Projects Coordinator
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
The Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's foremost music competitions. • Responsible for the production and delivery of the 19 day Competition. • Initiated and delivered a learning and participation programme establishing partnerships and audiences throughout the city. • Produced a one-off special performance from pianist Lang Lang. • A complex role involving event and project management, stakeholder management, marketing and administrative processes. The Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's foremost music competitions. • Responsible for the production and delivery of the 19 day Competition. • Initiated and delivered a learning and participation programme establishing partnerships and audiences throughout the city. • Produced a one-off special performance from pianist Lang Lang. • A complex role involving event and project management, stakeholder management, marketing and administrative processes.
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Halifax Festival
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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Festival Adminstrator
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2014
Leading on the delivery of a 9 day multi arts event across multiple venues. A varied role encompassing project management, marketing, development and event management. Leading on the delivery of a 9 day multi arts event across multiple venues. A varied role encompassing project management, marketing, development and event management.
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Education
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2006 - 2009
Leeds College of Music
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons, Jazz/Jazz Studies
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