SoundBay (Store DJ and Mannys Music)
Dave Newington is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in music, recruitment, and people operations. Currently serving as a People Operations Business Partner and Recruitment Officer at SoundBay, Dave excels in end-to-end recruitment and enhancing employer brand equity. As a member of the Music Victoria Artist Advisory Panel, Dave provides insights into the challenges facing contemporary artists in Victoria. With a rich background as a director of Dave Newington Music, capabilities include piano accompaniment, session musician work, event planning, and tour management, complemented by professional global touring experience. Prior roles in recruitment and talent consulting at Granite Consulting and the University of Melbourne further demonstrate strategic hiring expertise. Additionally, Dave has managed account relations for APRA AMCOS and contributed to various educational and performance initiatives in the music sector. An accomplished pianist and music administrator, Dave holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Melbourne.
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SoundBay (Store DJ and Mannys Music)
SoundBay is the parent company of Store DJ and Mannys Music, and is Australia’s leading retailer of Musical Instruments, DJ, Pro Audio and Lighting equipment. With a team of 200 crew (and growing!) in Australia and abroad, we operate stores in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. We boast a highly capable eCommerce and Online Customer Care platform, a valued Educational and Institutional Sales practice and an industry leading National Logistics network. But most importantly, we do this all while remaining at heart that little independent music shop that would be etched into Melbourne's music community. Our focus always has been, and always will be, empowering creators make extraordinary music, no matter what “stage“ they’re at.