V i c t o r i a W y a t t
Victoria.spqr@gmail.com 147/138 Barrack St, Perth 6000. Ph: 0435 681 696
Victoria has a great range of experience and skills in Arts and Events Marketing and
Management, as leader, leader’s assistant and team member.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Through her own business, bringing UK’s #1 comedian Bill Bailey to Rome for his first ever
show there. She initiated the engagement, booked the venue, promoted the show and managed
the event.
Signing UK and European bands to RBL Music Italia. Victoria identified and signed the bands
and artists, organized and managed performances at stadium shows around Italy, promoted the
artists to radio for publicity and airplay, managed social media and handled licensing.
Managing bands and events in New York, again through her own enterprise, focusing on Event
Production/Tour Management/Artist Management for bands and artists from AUS, UK & EU (within
New York City, East coast and LA).
Working as Production Assistant with Foster Entertainment assisting Producers for Broadway
shows including Pee Wee Herman, Slava’s Snowshow, Rufus Wainwright and Off Broadway,
Puppetry of the Penis.
Coordinating artists at the Big Day Out including Muse, Rage Against the Machine, Kasabian,
Bjork, Lily Allen, Passion Pit, Rise Against, The Mars Volta, Groove Armada, Karnivool, Birds of
Tokyo, Eskimo Joe and many more.
Taking the lead as Head Stage Manager of The Thames Festival in London, managing 30
Stage Managers and for a parade of 13,000 people.
Working as Artist Liaison for Lovebox Festival assigned to Duran Duran, Florence and the
Machine and Doves.
Working as Arts Coordinator for festivals including Southbound 2009, West Coast Blues &
Roots 2008 & 2009, St Jerome’s Laneway 2009, Stereosonic.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE PERSONAL REFERENCE
Dixie Johnstone Andrew Horabin
Zealous Productions Fremantle WA
0419 330 441 0409 884 369
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Fringeworld. Stage Manager (WA Spiegeltent in Pleasure Garden, Buskers and Stalls)
Perth Jan 2016 – Feb 2016
Charlesworth Ballet Institute. Stage Manager (The Nutcracker, His Majesty’s Theatre)
Perth Dec 2015
SPQRecords & Productions (own business)
Rome, Italy Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
Producer/booker for International artists performing shows in Rome, Milan and around Italy. Managed
events and shows (from stadiums to community shows) bookings, touring, consultation, organizing radio
interviews, orchestrating stadium and tour support slots, assisting the Manager of Rome’s Comedy Club
with monthly gigs.
RBL Music Italia. International Relations Manager
Rome, Italy Nov 2012 – Nov 2014
Signing UK and European bands, organizing and providing bands for support slots at stadium shows
around Italy then producing /managing the shows, liaising with radio stations and getting tracks to air,
videos to TV and web. Contracts, Booking for other artists and PR for Italian Artists Overseas. Licensing
tracks for radio and syndication.
Just Entertainment. International Relations Manager
Rome, Italy Feb 2012 – Nov 2012
Licensing, Contracts, A&R, Budgeting, Visas, General Affairs for International Artists.
Studiovictor (own business)
NYC, NY Aug 2010 – Feb 2012
Started my own small business, focusing on Event Production / Tour Management / Artist Management,
Booking bands and artists from AUS, UK & EU (within New York City, East coast and LA). Marketing and
PR for bands that came across and production of shows.
Foster Entertainment. Production Assistant
NYC,NY Feb 2010 – Aug 2011
 Assisted various Producers for Broadway shows including Pee Wee Herman, Strassman, Slava's
Snowshow and Off Broadway, Puppetry of the Penis.
 Worked on scripts and production aspects of some shows in development. Assisted David Foster
with meetings and appointments.
 Researched theatres and coordinated dates into a cost effective route across Canada and Europe.
 Liaised with actors and performers for their requirements.
 Booked flights, transport and accommodation for tours.
 Communicated production / technical requirements to theatres and liaised for necessary changes.
 Proofed and edited new treatments.
Altered State, The Big Day Out. Artist Liaison and Arts Coordinator
Perth Sept 2009 – Feb 2010
 In months leading up to festival, deal with management of International Artists and book flights,
cars, riders, accommodation etc.
 Set up and arranged backstage areas. Sourced and created backstage theming, adhering to the
National theme.
 Liaised with event organizers and site crew where necessary. Coordinated paid assistants and
volunteers (Approx. 40 people).
 Oversaw installation of pools, games machines, furniture, lighting and decorations in area.
 Met touring production staff and band members and crew as they arrived on site on festival day.
Showed them to their trailers, explained maps, transportation and stage times when necessary.
Liaised between bands Tour and Production Manager and Stage Manager to check all equipment
etc was ok.
 Drive bands to stage, organized bands guests, towels, riders etc side of stage during performance.
 Prepared trailer for band (and entourages return). Liaised with production staff / band about time to
leave site, organized transport.
The Thames Festival. Head Stage Manager for Parade (13,000 people)
Southbank, London Jul – Sept 2009
 Managed a team of 30 Stage Managers over the two day festival.
 Hired, allocated and briefed each Stage Manager on their responsibilities and groups in the 2 month
lead up.
 Collated information from performance groups and passed them on to each Stage Manager as
required.
 Briefed them on role, timings and details required. Provided them with relevant contact details and
information.
 Went to each venue on festival days and checked on progress of Stage Managers and their
performers.
 Coordinated and oversaw bump out of each venue / space.
 Post festival follow up included collecting invoices from groups involved and Stage Managers.
MAMA GROUP, Lovebox Festival. Artist Liaison and Stage Manager
London, UK June 2009
 Assigned to Duran Duran and Florence and the Machine for duration of Day 1, and The Doves on
Day 2 of festival.
 Liaised between Tour Manager and festival organizers for the bands requirements for the day.
 Met production staff and band onsite, liaised between them and Stage Manager to make sure all
requirements followed.
 Organized extra security for band members throughout the day, transport to stage and stage
security.
La Clique (Hippodrome/The Roundhouse). Stage Manager
London, UK Apr – Dec 2009
Altered State. Arts Coordinator previously, and Artist Liaison on day of festival
Perth Feb 2009
Sunset Events. Arts Coordinator (Southbound Festival 2009, West Coast Blues & Roots
Festival 2008 & 2009, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2009, Stereosonic)
Oct 08 – Feb 09
 Designed, built and installed entrance ways, sign posts, sculptures, signage and other art
installations.
 Discussed viable ideas with Owners/Managers. Maintained a budget and schedule for each
festival.
 Designed and installed theming in built structures (General Store, karaoke, Public Lounge,
Merchandise, Healing Centre, small stages, VIP Room, Band Rooms, Band Common Areas,
various bars used by the public, camping areas etc.
 Selected, bought and transported various furniture and props to be used in public and band areas.
 Researched and selected local artists to include their work where possible – Photographers,
Sculptors, Graffiti Artists, Electronic Visual Artists.
 Bought materials and equipment for various projects.
 Created a theme for a sculpture competition, selected judges and entrants, oversaw installation and
pull down of sculptures on site.
 Liaised between artists and site crew to make sure necessary equipment was on hand.
 Hired paid staff, organized and managed volunteers (approx. 100 over festivals) to help set up
various areas in each state.
 Oversaw installation of everything on site and managed hired staff and volunteers.
Foster Entertainment. Production Assistant
NYC, NY May – Oct 2008
Slava’s Snowshow, Puppetry of the Penis, Strassman, Rufus Wainright and new projects.
 Assisted David Foster with time keeping for meetings, appointments, theatre dates etc.
 Researched theatres and found out availability for various dates and tours. Coordinated these dates
into a cost effective route for a tour and finalized and booked theatres.
 Liaised between artists (actors / performers) and David Foster about requirements.
 Booked flights and transport for performers throughout tour.
 When in NYC, found and rented apartments for performers to stay in.
 Passed production / technical requirements on to theatres prior to tour, and liaised between
performers and theatres for any necessary changes. Proofread and edited new treatments.
 Spiegelworld Costume Designer and Wardrobe Absinth and Desire NYC, NY Jul – Oct 2008
Bonnaroo Festival. Arts Team
Nashville, TN June 2008
Sunset Events Arts, Projects and Environmental Projects Coordinator (Southbound, Blues
and Roots Festival)
Perth Nov 2007 – Mar 2008
Altered State Arts Coordinator and Artist Liaison Big Day Out
Perth Nov 2007 – Feb 2008
Western Australian Youth Ballet. Administration / Tutor / Stage Manager for Productions
(Burswood Theatre, His Majesty’s Theatre)
Perth Mar 2005 – Oct 2007
Columbia University Theatre. Department Stage and Production Manager
NYC,NY Mar 2004 – Dec 2004
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Performing Arts. Production and Design. Arts and Stage Management. (Minor
in Journalism and Dramaturgy). Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Perth, WA Jan 2005 – Nov 2007
Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults. St Marks College
Perth, WA Sept – Nov 2003
Diploma of Italian Language. Universita Per Stranieri
Perugia, Italy Jan – Nov 2001
Bachelor of Arts. Interior Architecture. Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA Jan 1996 – Nov 2000

CV 2016

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    V i ct o r i a W y a t t Victoria.spqr@gmail.com 147/138 Barrack St, Perth 6000. Ph: 0435 681 696 Victoria has a great range of experience and skills in Arts and Events Marketing and Management, as leader, leader’s assistant and team member. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Through her own business, bringing UK’s #1 comedian Bill Bailey to Rome for his first ever show there. She initiated the engagement, booked the venue, promoted the show and managed the event. Signing UK and European bands to RBL Music Italia. Victoria identified and signed the bands and artists, organized and managed performances at stadium shows around Italy, promoted the artists to radio for publicity and airplay, managed social media and handled licensing. Managing bands and events in New York, again through her own enterprise, focusing on Event Production/Tour Management/Artist Management for bands and artists from AUS, UK & EU (within New York City, East coast and LA). Working as Production Assistant with Foster Entertainment assisting Producers for Broadway shows including Pee Wee Herman, Slava’s Snowshow, Rufus Wainwright and Off Broadway, Puppetry of the Penis. Coordinating artists at the Big Day Out including Muse, Rage Against the Machine, Kasabian, Bjork, Lily Allen, Passion Pit, Rise Against, The Mars Volta, Groove Armada, Karnivool, Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe and many more. Taking the lead as Head Stage Manager of The Thames Festival in London, managing 30 Stage Managers and for a parade of 13,000 people. Working as Artist Liaison for Lovebox Festival assigned to Duran Duran, Florence and the Machine and Doves. Working as Arts Coordinator for festivals including Southbound 2009, West Coast Blues & Roots 2008 & 2009, St Jerome’s Laneway 2009, Stereosonic. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE PERSONAL REFERENCE Dixie Johnstone Andrew Horabin Zealous Productions Fremantle WA 0419 330 441 0409 884 369
  • 2.
    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Fringeworld. StageManager (WA Spiegeltent in Pleasure Garden, Buskers and Stalls) Perth Jan 2016 – Feb 2016 Charlesworth Ballet Institute. Stage Manager (The Nutcracker, His Majesty’s Theatre) Perth Dec 2015 SPQRecords & Productions (own business) Rome, Italy Jan 2014 - Aug 2015 Producer/booker for International artists performing shows in Rome, Milan and around Italy. Managed events and shows (from stadiums to community shows) bookings, touring, consultation, organizing radio interviews, orchestrating stadium and tour support slots, assisting the Manager of Rome’s Comedy Club with monthly gigs. RBL Music Italia. International Relations Manager Rome, Italy Nov 2012 – Nov 2014 Signing UK and European bands, organizing and providing bands for support slots at stadium shows around Italy then producing /managing the shows, liaising with radio stations and getting tracks to air, videos to TV and web. Contracts, Booking for other artists and PR for Italian Artists Overseas. Licensing tracks for radio and syndication. Just Entertainment. International Relations Manager Rome, Italy Feb 2012 – Nov 2012 Licensing, Contracts, A&R, Budgeting, Visas, General Affairs for International Artists. Studiovictor (own business) NYC, NY Aug 2010 – Feb 2012 Started my own small business, focusing on Event Production / Tour Management / Artist Management, Booking bands and artists from AUS, UK & EU (within New York City, East coast and LA). Marketing and PR for bands that came across and production of shows. Foster Entertainment. Production Assistant NYC,NY Feb 2010 – Aug 2011  Assisted various Producers for Broadway shows including Pee Wee Herman, Strassman, Slava's Snowshow and Off Broadway, Puppetry of the Penis.  Worked on scripts and production aspects of some shows in development. Assisted David Foster with meetings and appointments.  Researched theatres and coordinated dates into a cost effective route across Canada and Europe.  Liaised with actors and performers for their requirements.  Booked flights, transport and accommodation for tours.  Communicated production / technical requirements to theatres and liaised for necessary changes.  Proofed and edited new treatments. Altered State, The Big Day Out. Artist Liaison and Arts Coordinator Perth Sept 2009 – Feb 2010  In months leading up to festival, deal with management of International Artists and book flights, cars, riders, accommodation etc.  Set up and arranged backstage areas. Sourced and created backstage theming, adhering to the National theme.  Liaised with event organizers and site crew where necessary. Coordinated paid assistants and volunteers (Approx. 40 people).  Oversaw installation of pools, games machines, furniture, lighting and decorations in area.
  • 3.
     Met touringproduction staff and band members and crew as they arrived on site on festival day. Showed them to their trailers, explained maps, transportation and stage times when necessary. Liaised between bands Tour and Production Manager and Stage Manager to check all equipment etc was ok.  Drive bands to stage, organized bands guests, towels, riders etc side of stage during performance.  Prepared trailer for band (and entourages return). Liaised with production staff / band about time to leave site, organized transport. The Thames Festival. Head Stage Manager for Parade (13,000 people) Southbank, London Jul – Sept 2009  Managed a team of 30 Stage Managers over the two day festival.  Hired, allocated and briefed each Stage Manager on their responsibilities and groups in the 2 month lead up.  Collated information from performance groups and passed them on to each Stage Manager as required.  Briefed them on role, timings and details required. Provided them with relevant contact details and information.  Went to each venue on festival days and checked on progress of Stage Managers and their performers.  Coordinated and oversaw bump out of each venue / space.  Post festival follow up included collecting invoices from groups involved and Stage Managers. MAMA GROUP, Lovebox Festival. Artist Liaison and Stage Manager London, UK June 2009  Assigned to Duran Duran and Florence and the Machine for duration of Day 1, and The Doves on Day 2 of festival.  Liaised between Tour Manager and festival organizers for the bands requirements for the day.  Met production staff and band onsite, liaised between them and Stage Manager to make sure all requirements followed.  Organized extra security for band members throughout the day, transport to stage and stage security. La Clique (Hippodrome/The Roundhouse). Stage Manager London, UK Apr – Dec 2009 Altered State. Arts Coordinator previously, and Artist Liaison on day of festival Perth Feb 2009 Sunset Events. Arts Coordinator (Southbound Festival 2009, West Coast Blues & Roots Festival 2008 & 2009, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2009, Stereosonic) Oct 08 – Feb 09  Designed, built and installed entrance ways, sign posts, sculptures, signage and other art installations.  Discussed viable ideas with Owners/Managers. Maintained a budget and schedule for each festival.  Designed and installed theming in built structures (General Store, karaoke, Public Lounge, Merchandise, Healing Centre, small stages, VIP Room, Band Rooms, Band Common Areas, various bars used by the public, camping areas etc.  Selected, bought and transported various furniture and props to be used in public and band areas.  Researched and selected local artists to include their work where possible – Photographers, Sculptors, Graffiti Artists, Electronic Visual Artists.  Bought materials and equipment for various projects.
  • 4.
     Created atheme for a sculpture competition, selected judges and entrants, oversaw installation and pull down of sculptures on site.  Liaised between artists and site crew to make sure necessary equipment was on hand.  Hired paid staff, organized and managed volunteers (approx. 100 over festivals) to help set up various areas in each state.  Oversaw installation of everything on site and managed hired staff and volunteers. Foster Entertainment. Production Assistant NYC, NY May – Oct 2008 Slava’s Snowshow, Puppetry of the Penis, Strassman, Rufus Wainright and new projects.  Assisted David Foster with time keeping for meetings, appointments, theatre dates etc.  Researched theatres and found out availability for various dates and tours. Coordinated these dates into a cost effective route for a tour and finalized and booked theatres.  Liaised between artists (actors / performers) and David Foster about requirements.  Booked flights and transport for performers throughout tour.  When in NYC, found and rented apartments for performers to stay in.  Passed production / technical requirements on to theatres prior to tour, and liaised between performers and theatres for any necessary changes. Proofread and edited new treatments.  Spiegelworld Costume Designer and Wardrobe Absinth and Desire NYC, NY Jul – Oct 2008 Bonnaroo Festival. Arts Team Nashville, TN June 2008 Sunset Events Arts, Projects and Environmental Projects Coordinator (Southbound, Blues and Roots Festival) Perth Nov 2007 – Mar 2008 Altered State Arts Coordinator and Artist Liaison Big Day Out Perth Nov 2007 – Feb 2008 Western Australian Youth Ballet. Administration / Tutor / Stage Manager for Productions (Burswood Theatre, His Majesty’s Theatre) Perth Mar 2005 – Oct 2007 Columbia University Theatre. Department Stage and Production Manager NYC,NY Mar 2004 – Dec 2004 EDUCATION Bachelor of Performing Arts. Production and Design. Arts and Stage Management. (Minor in Journalism and Dramaturgy). Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Perth, WA Jan 2005 – Nov 2007 Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults. St Marks College Perth, WA Sept – Nov 2003 Diploma of Italian Language. Universita Per Stranieri Perugia, Italy Jan – Nov 2001 Bachelor of Arts. Interior Architecture. Curtin University of Technology Perth, WA Jan 1996 – Nov 2000