Australian Festival Association CEO Olly Arkins to depart 21 August

Olly Arkins will step down as CEO of the Australian Festival Association on 21 August after five years, Billboard reported on 12 August. Chair Adelle Robinson confirmed the timeline. No replacement has been named. Arkins oversaw the rewrite of NSW's Music Festivals Act and helped secure drug-checking services at festivals in Victoria and NSW. Her next move was not disclosed.