West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Grandage to our Board of Directors

Iain Grandage is one of Australia’s most highly regarded collaborative artists. From 2020 to 2024 Iain was the Artistic Director of Perth Festival and is currently a Commissioner on the Board of Tourism WA. During his acclaimed 30-year career Iain has had a longstanding relationship with WASO as an independent artist, through various collaborations with Perth Festival, and as a former WASO Composer in Residence.

WASO Chair Richard Goyder AO said Iain is highly respected in the arts sector at both the State and National levels, leading many major events focussed on connecting with community.  

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Iain by welcoming him to the Board and are confident that the extensive breadth and depth of his experience will be of great benefit to WASO”.

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Iain Grandage. Photograph © Pia Johnson

Iain Grandage said, “I am thrilled to be joining the Board of WASO - an organisation that has always been a huge part of my life, as it is for many West Australians.  The musicians contribute so much to our city and our state, from classrooms to the concert stage, and I look forward to supporting them and the whole team through exciting next chapters.”

As Artistic Director of the Perth Festival, Iain was celebrated for his strong commitment to placemaking and engagement with Noongar artists and stories. Previously, Iain has been Artistic Director of the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival, curated the fine music program for the Adelaide Festival (Chamber Landscapes), and been music director for large scale events for the Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Festivals. He has received the prestigious Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award, been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from UWA, and was the 2023 Western Australian of the Year for Culture & the Arts. He has won Helpmann Awards for his compositions for Theatre (Cloudstreet, Secret River), Dance (When Time Stops), Opera – with Kate Miller-Heidke (The Rabbits), Silent Film – with Rahayu Suppangah (Satan Jawa), and has received APRA AMCOS awards for his concert compositions.

For further details or interview requests please contact:

Willow Springate
Communications Specialist
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Tel: (08) 9326 0077
springatew@waso.com.au

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