Usha Bhana, Senior Producer
Usha Bhana is the Senior Producer at Auckland Live, leading a team of performing arts producers, as well as overseeing the development and delivery of key investment projects across the wide range of Auckland Live venues and spaces.
Prior to her role at Auckland Live, Usha spent nearly 14 years at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, first as the orchestra personnel manager and artist liaison before moving to the role of Artistic Schedule Manager, solidifying her expertise in organising and producing artistic programmes and events.
Usha holds a Master of Music degree and a Diploma of Venue Management, bringing a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to her role, coupled with a commitment to mastering the intricacies of venue operations and event logistics.