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Look who we have here – it’s the woman behind all the raucous & wonderful live music at Rosemount Hotel for the last 5 years. Sinead has worked on and off at Rosemount for the better part of 10+ years, starting out in the bar in 2014, working as the marketing & communications manager for Cool Perth Nights from 2017, before taking over as Programming lead in 2021 – with a few non-Rosemount stints in between (all roads lead back to Rosie, right?). She runs her own business, BaseMgmt, on the side – dedicated to artist management, music content creation and more (how does she do it?!). Passionate and dedicated to Perth’s live music scene, we pinned her down for a quick interview as our Rosie Spotlight for April!
What do you enjoy most about working at Rosemount?
I love that I get to book some of my favourite bands! And that no day is the same – it’s fast paced, I love the people – the staff, regulars, community in general. It’s always a good vibe at Rosemount, that backyard has just got a special energy about it. I love working VIP Meet & Greets, because I just love seeing the joy on the VIP’s faces when they get to meet their idol’s. That’s really special.
Tell us about your hobbies & interests outside of work that you’re passionate about!
Ummm… music? Lol. Outside of Rosemount I also run my own business BaseMgmt Music, where I do artist management, video content, branding, mentorship & some ad hoc programming, producing & events work. I’m also pretty into Yoga these days. I need to go more often, but I’ve been going to Cntre Space down the road from the Rosie and it’s amazing. Calms the nervous system after a big week. Shout out to Tony at Cntre Space!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, and what’s the first thing you’d do there?
I want to go to Girona in Spain and find out more about my ancestors. I’ve been diving deep into ancestry.com lately and I’d love to go over there and see where they lived. Japan is also definitely on my list – I’d love to go to a little guest house out in the countryside somewhere and just stay there for a little while.
Do you have a favourite Rosemount memory? Dish!
There are too many to name! I have lots of great memories from when I worked in the bar back in 2014, the team was awesome. In terms of shows, The Drones at Rosemount in 2015 has stuck with me for a long time. It was on the old corner stage, and I’d never seen a live show as raw and real as that before.
What kind of music do you enjoy, and are there any upcoming shows in Perth you’re excited to see?
A real mix! I do love me some pop music – I can’t wait to see Lily Allen later this year at RAC Arena, I’m obsessed with her latest album.
If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
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David Byrne – The most incredible artist and thinker and I would pick his brain about his approach to live performance, his curiosity with soundscapes and culture informing music (his book How Music Works is amazing), his thoughts on American politics… he’s just the best.
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Pedro Pascal – I just think he would be so much fun to hang out with, he’s hilarious and silly. I’d ask him about what it was like filming The Last of Us, his acting history, just have a few bevvies and some good yarns.
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Billie Eilish – I’m just a little bit in love with her honestly. I feel like she would be super chill and fun. I’d ask about her songwriting process and how she copes with her level of fame. What a dream it would be!
What’s the best concert or live performance you’ve ever been to?
“Best” in terms of…? Production level or emotional connection? Ok I’m getting too granular here I’ll do one for both haha – I saw Lorde’s show at RAC Arena recently and was absolutely floored. It was so impressive production wise and having never been a massive Lorde fan I can now say I see what it’s all about – I totally get it. In terms of emotional connection, seeing Angel Olsen at Meredith Music Festival in 2016 made me ball my eyes out – she’s incredible and I’m a huge fan.
And, finally, what’s something most people wouldn’t guess about you just by meeting you?
Probably that I have ADHD. I was late diagnosed last year and have a lifetime of experience masking so I’ve been told I come across super chill and calm when inside my brain is going a million miles an hour. I’ve had people say “you don’t seem like you have ADHD” which is somewhat invalidating but I think that’s just because it’s so misunderstood still especially in how it presents in women.
