About

Tura’s founder, Artistic Director and CEO, Tos Mahoney has played a pivotal role in the experimental music and cultural sector in Australia over the last 35 years. Starting Evos, the predecessor of Tura in 1987, he has contributed as both an artist/musician and a producer during that time. Tos’s role as Artistic Director, curator and arts advocate has seen the initiation and roll out of a whole raft of projects and programs across Australia and internationally.

Carly is the former CEO of Arts Capital Limited and Director of Ainslie and Gorman Art Centres. With over 25 years’ experience working at the intersection of community cultural development, interpretive design, and social justice initiatives across Australia, Carly brings a deep understanding of Australian culture and social impact to the role. She is a Winston Churchill Fellow and has worked in senior positions nationally and internationally, bridging First Nation’s artists, enterprise, projects, and productions with an array of organisations including the National Museum of Australia, FORM, the National Gallery of Australia, the Western Australian Museum and Thylacine Design. Carly is excited to support the team, artists, and partners, in pushing the boundaries of creative storytelling, cultural exchange and connection.

Originally engaging with Tura as a performer locally and regionally, Tristen now holds the position of Producer. A broad skill set both on and off the stage, Tristen curates, develops, presents, and tours new work and existing programs. He works closely with artists and creatives providing artistic and technical support to fully realise work and create engaging and meaningful experiences.

Rachel joins Tura as Communications Manager following her experience working in media, advocacy and policy roles. She’s spent her career working to bring attention to issues that matter in the not for profit sector - including the country’s largest community legal centre, and a financial rights NGO. She’s worked across all levels of government in different Australian states. She’s advised the Lord Mayor of Sydney, been a chief of staff to a federal senator, and most recently worked as senior policy adviser for a gender equality team reporting to the WA Minister for Women.

Annika is a sound artist with an eclectic and genre-diverse practice. She performs under the monikers Nika Mo, Great Statue, and contributes to the local ecology of experimental sound both as an individual and as a co-director of Tone List label. Annika facilitates sound-based creative projects with Martu, Gija, Bunuba, Gooniyandi and Walmatjarri language groups.