Episode 16: In conversation with Joshua Cowie, Creative Producer in Programming with Arts Centre Melbourne

Meet the guest! 

Joshua is a passionate creative producer, musician, and educator who blends a love of music, technology, and the arts to inspire young people, champion diverse pathways in performing arts, and help make Melbourne’s cultural scene vibrant and accessible for all. 

What’s in this episode? 

• Joshua shares his journey from growing up in a Ballarat music shop to becoming a creative producer at Arts Centre Melbourne, blending a passion for music, technology, and arts education.

• He highlights the diverse opportunities available for students in Melbourne’s vibrant performing arts scene, from school excursions and workshops to work experience and professional mentorships.

• Joshua emphasises the importance of arts education for building creativity, transferable skills, and cultural literacy—encouraging young people to explore, participate, and find their unique voice in the arts. 

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