Beau Neilson

As Creative Director & Executive Producer of Sydney’s multi-award-winning Phoenix Central Park, Beau has led operations and programming since opening its doors to the public in 2020. In that time, more than 35 000 free tickets have been issued to audiences for intimate performances by more the 180 local and international curated acts.

“The arts have been a central focus of my life since I was a child, and I owe a lot of that to my parents who are deep lovers of visual art and music themselves. While I studied the law, I spent time throughout my studies working at White Rabbit Gallery during its formative years.”

Beau is also currently a trustee of the Powerhouse Museum, playing a strategic role in the museum’s first major redevelopment in more than 20 years. As President of business group The Chippendale Collective, Beau has helped to re-establish the vibrant inner-city suburb as a community hub for cultural activations, dining and retail.
Beau was previously a Non-Executive Director of Sydney Dance Company and is a recipient of Creative Partnerships Australia’s Emerging Philanthropist Award.