Category: Media Release

Shane Simpson AM appointed Chair

Shane Simpson AM, Chair of the Sydney International Piano Competition
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Sydney, 27 August 2026 Shane Simpson AM appointed Chair of the Sydney International Piano Competition Distinguished arts lawyer and cultural sector leader to guide the Competition into its 50th Anniversary year and shape its next half century The Sydney International Piano Competition has announced the appointment of distinguished arts lawyer and cultural leader Shane Simpson AM as Chair of its Board, as the organisation prepares for its landmark 50th Anniversary Competition in July 2027.
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Posted by Peter Leunig

Sydney begins countdown to 50 years of international piano excellence

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MEDIA RELEASE Sydney begins countdown to 50 years of international piano excellence Piers Lane AO visits Sydney as planning accelerates for the 50th Anniversary Sydney International Piano Competition in July 2027 Sydney, 15 July 2026: Sydney has begun the countdown to the 50th Anniversary Sydney International Piano Competition, with Artistic Director Piers Lane AO in the city for two weeks of planning, meetings and engagement ahead of the landmark event in July 2027.
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Welcome Mark Coughlan, new head of Piano Plus Australia

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MEDIA RELEASE - Thursday 31 October 2024 Piano Plus Australia (Piano+), incorporating the Sydney International Piano Competition, one of the world’s great piano competitions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Coughlan to the newly created position of Executive Director, effective immediately.
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Posted by Peter Leunig

Marcus Barker departs Piano+

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The Board of Piano+ has announced the departure of former Chief Executive Marcus Barker who stepped down on Thursday 19 September.
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Posted by Peter Leunig