Dianne Rigg appointed as new General Manager of Brisbane’s Ekka

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Dianne Rigg appointed as new General Manager of Brisbane’s Ekka

April 24, 2023

Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Venues /

The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland has announced the appointment of Dianne Rigg as its new General Manager of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).

Rigg recently commenced in the role following the retirement of Stephen Galbraith after 10 years in the position.

Bringing more than 15 years-experience as a large venue and destination professional, Rigg’s career has taken in spells at Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Sydney (now Raging Waters Sydney), as well as the Lionsgate Entertainment World indoor theme park in China.

Most recently, she was Group General Manager Event Operations of Venues NSW where she was part of the executive leadership team which oversaw the construction and recent opening of the $828 million Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Explaining that she is thrilled to be returning home to Queensland to work for such a unique largescale event that had been running for 143 years, Rigg advised “I’m incredibly excited to join the Ekka team and look forward to helping add to the legacy of Queensland’s largest and most iconic event.

“The Ekka is such a multifaceted event featuring live entertainment, food, animals, carnival rides and more and I’m looking forward to being part of the Ekka team that together continues to educate, showcase and champion the importance of agriculture.”

Noting Rigg’s extensive national and international expertise, RNA Chief Executive, Brendan Christou said the organisation was delighted to have her on board.

He also thanked retiring Galbraith for his efforts over the past 10 years, noting “we sincerely thank our retiring Ekka General Manager Stephen Galbraith for his significant contribution to the show movement over the past decade and wish him all the very best in his much-deserved retirement.”

19th April 2023 - 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomed 880,000 people

14th March 2023 - SafeWork NSW scrutinises ride safety at agricultural and country shows

13th February 2023 - Venues NSW Chair Tony Shepherd steps down

30th January 2023 - AALARA releases 2023 conference program

2nd September 2022 - Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium revealed as costing $874 million

29th July 2022 - Ekka showgoers to be provided with free face masks

8th July 2022 - Venues NSW seeks approval for concerts at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium

28th April 2022 - After two years of cancellations organisers look to a bumper Brisbane Ekka

2nd August 2021 - Extension of South East Queensland lockdown sees EKKA cancelled for second year

10th August 2020 - South-East Queensland tourism boosted by moving Ekka public holiday

7th April 2020 - RNA announces cancellation of Brisbane’s Ekka

17th August 2019 - Ekka showbag sellers face pressure to reduce single-use plastic

9th August 2019 - Ekka prioritises amusement ride safety

22nd August 2018 - Ekka attracts growing international visitor numbers

8th August 2013 - Police highlight need for parental awareness as Ekka opens at new look RNA Showgrounds

4th November 2011 - Stephen Galbraith joins Australian Waterslides and Leisure

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