About Warren Fahey
Concert & Event Producer
Warren Fahey is a seasoned concert and event producer with a rich history of creating memorable experiences. With a background in producing music and heritage-based events, he deeply appreciates Australia’s cultural traditions. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, he has brought to life the history and culture of Australia through his productions. His clients have included AUSTRADE, DFAT, Australia Council for the Arts, Folk Federation of NSW, AMP National Conference, City of Sydney, and various libraries and museums. He regularly devises specialist events for international conferences and cruise ships.
Damned Souls & Turning Wheels.
Devised and scripted a six-screen sound and image immersive history of Cockatoo Island from convict prison to major shipyard. ‘Most visited’ feature of the 2010 Biennale of Sydney.
I Don’t Go Shearing Now
Planned, managed and implemented the regional tour of Martyn Wyndham-Read’s theatrical salute to Australian shearing.
Spinning Around.
Initiated the 50th-anniversary exhibition of Festival Records at the Powerhouse Museum with Peter Cox as curator.
Australian Spotlight in France
Devised and coordinated the Australian pavilion and gala concerts for 10-day/night 36th Festival Celtique, Lorient, Brittany, for the Australia Council and the Australian Embassy, France.
Kings Cross Festival
Program director for all outdoor events, including community picnic at Beare Park, children’s fair and Fitzroy Garden’s all-day concert.
40 Ways to Love Your City
Scripted and presented the Sydney Festival’s 40th-anniversary vaudeville concert in the Hyde Park Speigel Tent.
Boom & Bust on the Money-go-round
Commissioned video presentation for the AMP National Conference, Melbourne.
Soapbox @ Speaker’s Corner
Devised and programmed the month-long soapbox series. For the Sydney Festival 2022
Sydney Folk Festival
Creative Director 2019. A four-day event created for the Folk Federation of NSW.
2nd Port Jackson Folk Festival
Program Director.
Dead & Buried.
Devised and presented over 25 illustrated talks on the history of early Sydney burials.
Tracks We Have Travelled
Devised and presented the Gala Anniversary themed concert for the 2022 National Folk Festival.
Sydney Stories
Devised and produced a series of twelve video films exploring curious Sydney history. Sponsored by the City of Sydney and the Vine Foundation. 2021
Outback Stories
Devised and produced a series of twelve video films celebrating the Australian outback. Sponsored by S. Kidman & Co and The Vine Foundation. 2023