Bio
Mandi McIntyre works at the intersection of development, culture, and creative economies, partnering with organisations to co-design programs and projects focused on creating 'good change'.
Known for making sense of complexity, she thrives on ambitious, multi-layered projects that bring together diverse ideas and collaborators. Her approach blends academic rigour with creative energy, shaped by senior roles across government and non-profit sectors in Tasmania and Queensland, and deepened through work with regional and diverse communities across Australia and South Africa. She's the founder of Co-Kinetic, a consultancy that bridges purpose-led organisations with creative arts and culture.
Mandi has led major programs advancing music industry and cultural sector growth, from internationally renowned festival programs to export pathways, cultural diplomacy, and regional capacity building. Her cross-sector work embeds arts and culture across tourism, education, and international development. She's an active writer and presenter on the value of creative practice in society and economies.
A lifelong music fan and creative, she also produces playful public projects and ceramics. Mandi serves on the board of Green Music Australia.
Leadership and Experience
Alongside Co-kinetic, Mandi has held senior leadership and advisory roles across local government, cultural institutions, universities and industry organisations, leading strategic planning, economic development, sector development, partnership building and major programs.
Director of Programs — QMusic
Sunshine Coast Council
State Library of Queensland
Creative Arts Alliance
Woodfordia
Arts Tasmania
Qualifications & Governance
Qualifications
Master of International & Community Development
Graduate Diploma of Education
Bachelor of Leisure Management
Professional Development
Partnership Broker Training
Institute of Community Directors
Governance
Board Director, Green Music Australia
Sunshine Coast 2032 Arts & Culture Committee
Live and Local Music Forum- Moreton Bay Regional Council
Group facilitation
Group facilitation
Tom Larkin and Mandi McIntyre- SXSW Austin Texas
Board Strategy Day 2024 - Green Music Australia
Intergrated Food and Beverage workshop series for adults at The Planting Festival.
Tween program 'A Village Called' at The Planting Festival
Bamboo building master education series at Woodfordia
'Quandong Dream' Bamboo building with Taiwanese master, Wang Wen Chih in collaboration with Cave Urban. Building and Educational masterclass series.
Teen education and workshop series, The Planting Festival
Program education and activation series for 'Big Voices: Children's Art Matters' at State Library Queensland (2021)
Program education and activation series for 'Big Voices: Children's Art Matters' at State Library Queensland (2021)
State Library Queensland's Summer Reading Club Digital Revitalisation 2021. Supporting literacy development throughout Queensland and Australia via the public library network.
Digital Escape room 'Queensland Quest' for upper primary and teens for State Library's Summer Holiday Fun program (2021)
A Convict's Hope (2018) Working with Folly Games in partnership with Museum of Brisbane. Creation of an interactive gamified theatre experience bringing the exhibition 'A life in Irons' to life for young people and families throughout South East Queensland.
A Convict's Hope (2018) Working with Folly Games in partnership with Museum of Brisbane. Creation of an interactive gamified theatre experience bringing the exhibition 'A life in Irons' to life for young people and families throughout South East Queensland.
Live and Local Regional Music Industry Recovery Project for 5 SEQ Local government regions
Cultural Tourism Products- The Moreton Bay First Nations Collection
Cultural Tourism Products- the Moreton Bay First Nations Collection
Community Activation and Facilitation
The Planting Festival, Woodfordia
Monster Siege by Folly Games
Queensland Music Festival Tourism Week
BIGSOUND BRUNCH- SXSW Austin Texas in partnership with Sounds Australia
Presenting the Export Artist of the Year Award, in partnership with Sounds Australia- Queensland Music Awards
Launching the 2024 BIGSOUND Program with First Nations Music Officer, Sue Ray
Hosts- VIP pre-party - Queensland Music Awards
The 'Fix Australia' Think Tank Show. Co-Written with Charles Firth
Social history consultancy- 30 Years of Brisbane Riverstage- Co-Principal, Leanne De Souza and I before the 2018 Billie Eilish gig.
Tween / All ages inclusive physical program 'Village Games' at The Planting Festival
Presenting at Emerge Music Festival, Tai Chung, Taiwan
Presenting at Emerge Music Festival, Tai Chung, Taiwan
