Jonathan Hodge
Festival Executive | Arts & Cultural Leader
Creating festivals, cultural experiences and organisations that connect artists, audiences and communities.
For more than twenty years, I’ve worked across Australia, New Zealand and Asia leading festivals, producing performing arts and helping cultural organisations grow.
I combine creative vision with strategic leadership to build projects that are ambitious, sustainable and deeply connected to the communities they serve.
Quick Highlights
Featured Projects
Australian Musical Theatre Festival
Executive Producer
Helping grow audiences, partnerships and organisational sustainability.
The House of Dancing Water
Artistic Manager
Executive leadership of one of the world’s largest resident theatrical productions.
New Zealand Opera
Company Manager
National touring, operational leadership and artist management.
Short+Sweet Auckland
Founder & Festival Director
Building a new festival from the ground up.
Leadership Philosophy
I believe great festivals begin with listening.
The strongest cultural organisations balance artistic ambition with thoughtful leadership, genuine partnerships and a commitment to the communities they serve.
Every project is different, but my goal is always the same: leave the organisation stronger than I found it.