{
  "id": 2908330,
  "title": "QMusic Confirms Kristy Ellis as New CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/qmusic-confirms-kristy-ellis-as-new-ceo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/qmusic-appoints-kristy-ellis-new-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Kristy Ellis has been confirmed as the new permanent CEO of QMusic, following a nationwide recruitment process. Ellis, who previously served as an interim CEO, brings over two decades of experience in the creative industries, sports, major events, and commercial management. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Queensland music, as Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, providing a significant opportunity for the state's musicians. Ellis expressed her commitment to delivering operational continuity and fresh strategic momentum, emphasizing her dedication to advocating for artists, venues, and music businesses while expanding QMusic's commercial and artistic impact both nationally and internationally.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}