About Us
Our People
Katherine Connor
- Venue and Event Manager
- Producer
- Venue Planning Consultant
Katherine joined The Pegasus Group in 1999, where she was subsequently appointed Venue Manager at The Hills Centre for the Performing Arts. Katherine has since joined the Board of The Pegasus Group and has taken on the role of Special Projects Manager, administrating management and consultancy contracts for the firm. Ms Connor managed the following Pegasus projects:
- The Hills Centre for the Performing Arts - management of this 1,600 seat theatre.
- Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre - review of operations and pricing structures, programming advice and liaison with promoters.
- Wyong Shire Council - Feasibility Study for a Performing Arts Centre in Wyong.
- Tamworth Shire Council - advice on the development of a 350-400 seat theatre.
- Coffs Harbour City Council - advice on the development of an entertainment centre and the redesign of Jetty Memorial Theatre.
- Shire of Busselton - Performing Arts and Creative Industries Centre.
- Italian Forum Cultural Centre - business plan development.
- Shire of Broome - business and project planning services.
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council - Sunshine Coast Entertainment & Exhibition Centre planning phase.
Katherine has also worked in various areas of the arts and entertainment industries, including venue management, theatre production and event management. She was the Associate Producer of Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical for both Sydney and Melbourne seasons. Katherine has assisted several councils and arts organisations in attracting funding for both arts facilities and regional tours and has conducted risk assessments for several event management companies in Sydney (e.g. Chinese National Day at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt for Douglas Fabian Productions).
In 2002, Katherine completed a Professional Development Placement with VAC Events at the Arts Centre in Melbourne and has completed two courses with NIDA including "Producing Theatre" and a course in Stage Management. She has also completed courses with Jennifer Radbourne, including "Managing People in the Arts", "Productivity & Sustainability in the Arts", "Marketing the Arts" and "Corporate Governance".
Bronwyn Edinger (BA; Postgrad Dip Bus)
- Venue Manager & Senior Consultant
- Management, marketing & strategic planner
- Producer
Bronwyn Edinger has a background in management, marketing and strategic planning, in both arts and commercial environments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in politics and a Postgraduate Diploma of Business in marketing.
Bronwyn's current roles include:
- General Manager - City Recital Hall Angel Place
- President - Australian Performing Arts Centres' Association
- Convenor - ArtsNSW Annual Program Assessment Panel
- Member - Playing Australia Committee
- Member - Performing Arts Touring Alliance
Bronwyn's previous roles in the arts sector have included:
- Director - Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
- General Manager - Arts on Tour NSW
- General Manager - Perth Theatre Company
- General Manager of Black Swan Theatre Company
- National Convener - State Touring Coordinators (the "Blueheelers")
- National Convener - Australian Presenters Group
- Chair - NSW Ministry For The Arts' Theatre Committee
- Member - NSW Premier's Arts Advisory Council
- President - Incorporation of NSW and ACT Performing Arts Centres
- Chairperson - Circus Monoxide
- Committee Member - Glen Street Theatre, Sydney
- Committee Member - Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group
As a strategic planning and market research consultant, Bronwyn has worked on projects for government and commercial clients as well as arts organisation, covering such areas as venue feasibility studies, audience analysis, sponsorship effectiveness, and brand awareness. She has developed strategic and business plans for many arts organisations.
Gary Fifer (B.Bus, FPNA, FTIA)
- Finance Director
- Accountant
- Business & Financial Planning Specialist
In Gary's role as Finance Director of Pegasus he provides expert advice on all financial aspects of the operations of venues as well as the legal and contractual relationships and has formulated and maintained budgets for all Pegasus-managed venues as well as several other regional venues across Australia.
Gary also has been in his own tax practice for over 30 years and specialises in operational, financial and management systems for the performing arts. Gary has also spent several years touring with arts and entertainment organisations, managing budgets, negotiating with venues and organising financial resources. Over the years Mr Fifer has gained an extensive knowledge of venue and theatre management structures together with the preparation and implementation of business plans, strategic plans and operational plans.
Mr Fifer was on the consulting committee for the National Institute of Accountants with the Australian Tax Office and his firm was instrumental in obtaining the first GST Ruling for the Performing Arts. industry. His knowledge of the venue, arts and event management sectors in Australia includes compliance guidelines and relevant statutes and regulations.
Jack Frost
- Director & General Manager
- Venue planning consultant
- Venue Manager
With a background in contemporary music management, Jack Frost has been involved with venue operations and event management since 1977 and joined Pegasus in 1987. As General Manager of The Pegasus Group, Jack's specialties lie in Venue Management and Planning, specifically the operational and infrastructure requirements of venues. He maintains an active role in the technical, IT and logistical systems as well as quality assurance in Pegasus-managed venues.
Jack, who led the fit-out logistics for City Recital Hall Angel Place during its construction, has managed the operational designs, refurbishments and technical planning of a number of venues across Australia. He was also Pegasus' lead consultant in our projects with Tamworth Regional Council and Coffs Harbour City Council and was the Venue Manager at The Hills Centre for the Performing Arts.
Susan Rix
Susan Rix is a long-standing member of the Pegasus board and holds a Degree in Art Education and is a dance educator with some 15 years experience. She has taught Fine Arts in both the public and private education systems and is currently also a consultant for the Department of Educations' Arts Unit.
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