Aoife Maguire is a freelance events manager with wide-ranging experience across both the Irish music festival scene and film festival industry. Many years working in greenfield festivals has given her a drive to deliver world-class events and an understanding of how vital it is to have a thriving, accessible arts scene in Ireland. Working in the field has also given her a knack for creative problem-solving in an ever-changing environment.

Recent projects and organisations include All Together Now, Electric Picnic, Beat Carnival, Dublin International Film Festival and Belfast Film Festival. Through her volunteer management and staff management roles, Aoife has managed teams ranging in size from 3 to 300, at some of Ireland’s biggest music festivals. Her management style prioritises treating each and every team member with care, dignity and respect, promoting a positive working environment and creating a community atmosphere.

Ayşegül Yüzel is a Cork-based Turkish producer, visual arts curator, and art historian. She has been working in the arts for over ten years and has taken on a wide range of responsibilities with local, national and international projects. She holds a First Honours Degree in Arts Management and Creative Producing from UCC and is a PhD candidate. She is currently the Producer of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival by Circus Factory and the Project Assistant of Creative Places Tipperary Town. She has a strong passion for raising awareness of equality in diverse communities through creative programmes.