Limelight is delighted to welcome Hugh Robertson as its new Deputy Editor. He will join the team full-time on 19 July, following the departure of Angus McPherson, who was Deputy Editor from November 2017 until May 2020.

Hugh Robertso

Hugh Robertson

In announcing the appointment, Limelight Arts Media CEO, Cara Anderson says, “We are thrilled to welcome Hugh to the Limelight team. He has an ideal combination of non-profit and private sector experience, balancing editorial integrity and quality journalism with commercial imperatives. He understands the classical and art music landscape in Australia and has excellent networks across the sector, which are key to the future direction of Limelight.”

Robertson comes to Limelight from the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, where he has been working as Marketing Manager. Prior to that he spent two and a half years as Label Manager of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz, where he developed content strategies, liaised with Australian musicians, and commissioned new Australian music. During this time he developed productive relationships with some of Australia’s leading arts companies including the state orchestras, Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet, as well as with performers such as Erin...