Beau is Creative Director & Executive Producer of Sydney’s multi-award-winning Phoenix Central Park, a unique philanthropically funded performance space in Chippendale. She has recently taken over beloved Newtown music venue The Vanguard. Neilson channels her experience as a significant philanthropist, board member and arts professional to running venues, growing audiences and supporting artists. Beau is also currently a trustee of the Powerhouse Museum, President of business group The Chippendale Collective, and a Gifting Committee Member for The Neilson Foundation, one of Australia’s biggest contributors to arts and social cohesion focused charities.
