ALEX RATHGEBER
PRODUCing + project management
Drawing on two decades of professional experience, in recent years Alex has performed a variety of off-stage roles within production teams of special performing arts industry projects.
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MARKETING MANAGER - A (Very) Musical Christmas, 2024
To support Beyond Blue at Christmas time, Michael Cassel Group brought together Australia’s finest musical talent to perform the inaugural festive season concert spectacular A (Very) Musical Christmas.
Performed to a sold-out audience on the set of Hamilton at Sydney Lyric Theatre, this dazzling celebration was filmed for broadcast on ABC television, featuring stars of hit musicals Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice, & Juliet, MJ, Titanique and more.
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At a time of year that can be difficult for many, this event provides a reminder to Australians about Beyond Blue’s free mental health and wellbeing services, which are accessible 24/7, right around the country.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER - Global Citizen Live (Australia)
In September 2021, the 24-hour live broadcast event Global Citizen Live brought together the world's biggest artists to unite the world to defend the planet and defeat poverty.
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With performances and live events in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, Global Citizen Live featured Adam Lambert, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, BTS, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, Davido, Demi Lovato, DJ Snake, Doja Cat, Duran Duran, Ed Sheeran, Femi Kuti, Green Day, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban,Lizzo, Lorde, Metallica, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd, Usher and many more.
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The Australian segments of the broadcast were filmed on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, showcasing some of Australia's greatest talent including Delta Goodrem, William Barton, Cathy Freeman and Celeste Barber.
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PRODUCER - Sound Mind
In partnership with The Arts Wellbeing Collective, Maker Productions assembled an inspiring line-up of Australian stage and screen stars to present SOUND MIND, a brand new mini-series of music and conversation exploring mental health and the performing arts, particularly within the context of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Each episode celebrates the things we love about performance – connection, meaning, purpose, engagement, sharing and storytelling, while also sharing personal experiences of mental health and wellbeing.
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Arts Centre Melbourne former CEO, Claire Spencer AM shared, “We are thrilled to be a part of the inaugural series of SOUND MIND - a joyous celebration of the power of storytelling and live performance to connect, empower, and inspire us. The stories, insights and experiences shared by every collaborator are reminders of the resilience, capability and adaptability of this sector. It was a privilege to work with so many incredible performing arts workers in creating this unique and very special series. We are honoured to support it.”
PRODUCER - Heart Sounds
Produced in partnership with Oriel Entertainment, HEART SOUNDS is an online concert that premiered on Tuesday 12th May to celebrate nurses, midwives and the extended healthcare workforce on International Nurses Day.
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HEART SOUNDS brings together a collection of Australia’s greatest artists of stage, screen and music, with insights from frontline healthcare workers.
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Hosted by the sensational Virginia Gay, HEART SOUNDS features performances direct from the homes of David Campbell, Eddie Perfect, Rebecca Gibney, Geraldine Hakewill, Lucy Durack, Joel Jackson, Ainsley Melham, Callum Francis, Okenyo Valentino, Gorgi Coghlan, Hayden Tee, Jemma Rix, Maggie McKenna, Bert LaBonte, Robert Tripolino, Yve Blake, Zahra Newman, Jordan Pollard, Madeleine Jones, Gillian Cosgriff, Clare Chihambakwe, Manali Datar, Kuda Mapeza, Jessica Vickers, Cle Morgan, Fem Belling, Elise McCann and Alex Rathgeber.