In his ninth year as the Artistic Director of the Canberra International Music Festival (CIMF) Roland Peelman is both animated but also considered about his ongoing tenure and what he enjoys most about his role. Formerly the successful Artistic Director of the Song Company and a highly-respected musician and conductor, Peelman has distinct views on festival curation, the nature of artistic collaboration and the importance of taking risks. Â Â
Peelman has been responsive to the changing landscape of Canberra while, at the same time, wanting to bring his own creative values and musical tastes to the mix. He says that he has always wanted the festival to be a meeting place, not just for audiences, but for artists as well.
