ARCA Limited Board of Directors
Adrian ‘Sunshine’ Anderson
Director
A co-founder of ARCA, Adrian has worked across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. Adrian started as a Dance Promoter in 1966, was the Stage Manager for the Sunbury Concerts, Roadie for the band Sunshine, and Tour Manager for BB King, Tangerine Dream, Air Supply (Rod Stewart Tour Australia and the US). In addition Adrian was Head Booker at Australian Entertainment Exchange and Premier Artists.
Paul ‘Streaky’ Hawkes
Director/Chair
Paul joined the RAAF straight out of school in 1975 as an Engineering Apprentice, serving for 9 years, mostly on P3 Orions. After leaving the RAAF in Jan ’84 Paul began his production career as a total “Green Horn” at JANDS Concert Productions, thanks to the late great Peter Rooney. Having been somewhat tossed in the deep end it was a rapid and eventful learning curve, working with industry legends like Wayne ‘Swampy’ Jarvis, Warren Peryman, Gary Brokenshire & John Winchcombe to name but a few, Paul left JANDS in ‘87 to work with Kevin Ritchie & Harley Metcalf at Duet Promotions before heading OS for the next 15 years, touring Europe, Japan, South America & the US with the likes of Jethro Tull, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Eric Clapton, Jeff Healy, and Queen. Paul was mentored by some of the best production managers in the business including Jake Berry, Dickie Bell, Roger Searle, Chris Lamb & the legendary Gerry Stickells. Paul returned to Australia in the early 2000’s, settling in South Australia. Due to a workplace injury in 2009, he decided call time on working in Live Production.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to be part of the ARCA family, and as a Director on the inaugural ARCA Limited board it is my hope and aspiration that we can provide assistance for our members who are in crisis, and keep “The Backbone of Australian Rock Music” in touch with each other long into the future … Long Live the Crew!!“
Rod Louey-Gung
Director
Rod, with a 50 watt Claybridge PA and a couple of 8? column speakers, began touring in Melbourne and surrounds in 1973. leading to work with the Sports, Captain Matchbox, Jojo Zep, Boys Next Door, Sweet Jayne, Midnight Oil, Bleeding Hearts, and Sidewinder, among others. Rod’s SAM Music provided crew to JANDS and ACT, including Fleetwood Mac and Rod Stewart. In the early 80s Rod moved to Darwin and set up the Territory’s first commercial recording studio, bringing professional production to many of the Aboriginal bands of the time. Notably, Rod was Live Audio Engineer for Yothu Yindi. Rod branched into AV installs, setting up systems for the Darwin Performing Arts Centre, the NT Museum Cyclone Tracy Display, and the Alice Springs Desert Park. Rod developed a specialisation installing audio to the Parliaments in Canberra, New Zealand, and Darwin, and the NT Supreme Court. Rod installed audio systems in over 800 courtrooms throughout Australia and the Pacific Rim including the Solomon Islands. In 2001 Rod moved to Adelaide and built a successful AV Design consultancy, officially retiring in 2024.
Ian Messner
Director
Ian came into the industry from an Engineering background, more specifically Australian Motorsport, where he was designing chassis and suspension systems for F5000, F2 and Touring Cars, he also enjoyed moderate success as a driver competing in the Australian Touring Car Championship with several starts in the Bathurst 1000 in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
A chance opportunity to work for JANDS/ACT as a Technical Administrator, introduced Ian to the Live Production Industry, where he quickly identified similarities in Principals and Practices he had experienced in Motorsport. When JANDS Concert Productions was formed, Ian became Director of Engineering, overseeing the set up of a dedicated Rigging Department, with in house Chain Hoist servicing, maintenance and certification, and Structural Design and compliance. When JCP was taken over by the Samuelsons Group the offer of work overseas beckoned. Ian worked as Rigging Designer on many major touring acts from Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Hall and Oates and The Bee Gees. He got involved in rigging design for major theatre productions like Jesus Christ Superstar, 42nd Street and Buddy The Musical. He also worked on all 3 series of “Gladiators” as Technical Director designing the Rigging systems and stage props.
In the late 90’s Ian went freelance forming the company Slick Systems immediately becoming involved with the Sydney 2000 Olympics as a Rigging Designer for National Panasonic who were Audio contractors for some of the Olympic venues.
Post Olympics Ian returned to the US to take up a position with Meyer Sound Laboratories where he designed the rigging system for their first Line Array PA systems.
Ian brings a level headed and considered engineering brain to the ARCA Ltd board.
“Now enjoying retirement I am grateful for the many opportunities I have been offered and fondly recall the many great friendships that were formed in both industries. I hope that my involvement as a Board Member of ARCA Ltd will benefit those of us who have been less fortunate “
Amanda ‘Mandy’ Sullivan
Director/Treasurer
Mandy started in the industry working with the Music Booker for the Beaumont Hotel Group, Melbourne, in the mid 70s while still in her teens. This led to working closely with Ray Evans (Mushroom) who was managing Russell Morris and Molly Meldrum, among many others. Mandy then moved to Premier Artists looking after PR & Media as well as working in Accountancy and Management. In the late 80s Mandy moved to Sydney, managing Paradise Studios before moving into a role in the National PR dept of RCA Records (BMG, now Sony). In addition, Mandy continued in management roles, including as Tour Manager. With a growing family, Mandy moved to the Sunshine Coast in 1992, working for Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry for 15 years, before moving in to her current role in Financial Administration.
“Long standing friendships (and some losses along the way) have brought me to the ARCA team with the hopes that we can make a difference, always remembering the people who touched my life along the way.”
Peter Tregilgas
Director/Secretary
Peter is an accomplished leader in creative and social innovation, having extensive experience spanning regional development, arts and festival management, capital projects, and social enterprise. Peter holds a Master of Business in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of South Australia and is a nationally recognized expert in cooperatives and social enterprises. He is the author of two landmark publications—Social Enterprise in Australia and Cooperatives in Australia. He is a founding member of Social Enterprise Services Australia and a long-serving board member of the Co-operative Federation and the Mercury Co-operative Ltd. Peter’s work promotes sustainable, market-based solutions with a mission to “mainstream, make money, and make a difference”.
Throughout his career, Peter has championed cultural and social change, particularly in support of socially excluded and disadvantaged communities. His executive leadership includes roles with the Adelaide Festival Fringe, Tandanya – National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Arts Access SA, and consulting to the Victorian Tourism Commission working directly with South Australian icon Don Dunstan, where he played a key role in the development of major events such as the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Melbourne International Festival (Spoleto). Peter cut his teeth in the arts at Flinders Uni Social Activities putting on bands for the student cohort.
Today, Peter continues to contribute to Australia’s creative landscape, actively participating as Secretary to the Australian Road Crew Association Ltd and expanding his own work as a writer and actor for film, television, and theatre.