INTRODUCING NOVUM 2024 BOARD

Novum Board Meeting - February 2024

Over the past year we've been exploring and nurturing relationships within Newcastle, working at strategic city level with partners in the BID, Newcastle City Council and Combined Authority.

Some of our partners are part of the Festival Board, which aim is to provide advice and guidance on the Festival programming and collaborations.

FESTIVAL BOARD MEMBERS

• Andrew Rothwell - Culture & Tourism Manager, Newcastle City Council

• Jim Mawdsley - Principal Advisor on Culture and Events, Newcastle City Council

• Vikki Leaney - Economic development, Newcastle City Council

• Ian Thomas - Destination Director, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative

• Tom Caulker - World Headquarters

• Ben Whitfield - Director Of Communications, NE1

• Lesley Strickland - Tourism, Events & Sports Lead, NTCA

• Kate Denby - Exec Director, Northern Stage

• Alison Flanagan-Wood - Arts development team, local community liaison, Newcastle City Council

• Anand Bhatt - Artistic Director/CEO, Dance City

And this year we are welcoming 4 new Board members to strengthen our links with the local communities:

• Gail Lawler - Director,  Big River Bakery

• Rashida Ahmed - Community Development, Duty Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, Elswick Community Leisure Centre

• Jo Burke - Arts Coordinator, Chilli Studios

• Stacy Davidson - Senior Youth Worker, John Boste Youth Centre