Our Team

Our core team of music, sound and entertainment professionals are some of the best in the business. Expertise, knowledge and reach combine to offer clients creative solutions and make the magic possible.

Greg O'Shea
CEO and Music Director

Greg’s technical knowledge and creative skills make him one of Australia’s best music producers.

Beginning his career as an audio engineer, Greg worked with acts such as Nick Cave, Crowded House, Kate Ceberano, Deborah Conway, Paul Kelly and Hunters and Collectors.

He honed his craft alongside some of the best musicians, producers and engineers in the world, on everything from platinum selling albums and iconic advertising jingles in Australia to projects with international artists including David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cowboy Junkies, Feist, Tegan and Sara, and more.

Since then he has gone on to work as an in-demand music director, guest speaker and consultant on numerous projects both in Australia and overseas.

For more than 10 years, Greg specialised as part of the engineering teams on live concert and broadcast recordings for large stadium shows featuring John Farnham, INXS, Salt-N-Pepa and Neil Diamond among others. It was here that he developed his skills in reading an audience, identifying shifts in moods, creating and delivering uplifting sound, and bringing a new energy to the event experience.

Today these skills provide the foundation for Arena Music’s reputation as an industry innovator and leader.

JUSTIN ASTBURY
Audio Director

Justin has a solid reputation as a true craftsman of sound and music production. Internationally recognised, he has received Hollywood Radio, London International, Golden Stylus, Siren and South Australian Screen Awards.

Beginning his career as an audio engineer, Justin honed his craft with highly awarded radio and television production pioneer Street Remley, collaborating with the very best writers, talent, producers and audio professionals in Australia.

He has worked on major campaigns with advertising giants Young & Rubicam, Saatchi & Saatchi, Clemenger DDBO, Ogilvy & Mather and MOJO, and delivered projects for audio production houses Timms Tunes, Tracks, Oasis Post and Kojo. He also has extensive experience in live-to-air television programs and post-production with Channel 9.

Justin’s specialist skills in Foley, sound design, ADR and music composition include notable international productions such as DC Legends Of Tomorrow, The Flash, CSI, Picnic At Hanging Rock, Hotel Mumbai, Anzac Girls and AFI-nominees Wolf Creek, Gargoyle and Spike Up.

In addition, experience in running an independent record label, remixing and performing live as a DJ have all shaped Justin’s skills in connecting and energising audiences in entertainment venues and sports stadiums.

Riley Harman
Music Producer

Riley’s energy and versatile skills as a music producer and DJ are a perfect addition to the Arena Music team.

While studying sound production, Riley developed his technical know-how and stage craft performing in bands as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He progressed to playing bars and clubs as a DJ, where his natural ability to read audiences in a venue atmosphere found favour with event organisers who wanted performers to connect and engage with varied audiences.

His rich musical sensibilities lead to breakthrough DJ performances at renowned music events including Falls Festival, Coastal Jam and Dancing Heads Festival, supporting Bag Raiders and Cosmos Midnight.

Riley’s contributions to our studio productions include major sports accounts with Cricket Australia’s International and W/BBL music programs, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup.

He toured nationally with event teams as a music producer on T20 and One Day International matches and manages several DJs who entertain partygoers at club venues.

With a passion for cutting edge music and technology, Riley helps shape the musical landscapes that our clients require.

Avis Cheung
Business Manager

In her role as business manager, Avis brings a wealth of insight, knowledge and strategic thinking to all client projects.

Avis is a consummate professional who has shared her expertise in business, finance and project planning with high-profile clients across the music and entertainment sectors.

She has managed accounts for artists such as Goyte, Angus and Julia Stone, The Temper Trap, Vance Joy, The Rubens and 5 Seconds of Summer, and for music events including the Laneway Festival, Let Them Eat Cake Festival and Face The Music. And if that’s still not impressive enough, Avis has lent her consulting expertise to record labels as well as marketing, PR and film production companies.

With experience in controlling budgets of all sizes Avis is an invaluable team member, ensuring delivery of cost-effective, on-budget and timely project solutions.