POWER 50 2025: Adelle Robinson (Fuzzy Operations)

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Adelle Robinson is the Managing Director of Fuzzy Operations, a prominent Australian event production company. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, she has been at the helm of producing some of the country's largest and best-known music festivals. Her extensive portfolio includes major events such as Listen Out, Field Day, Harbourlife, and Groovin' the Moo. In her role, Robinson has led the way in best practices for event management, stakeholder liaison, and safety planning.

Beyond her work at Fuzzy Operations, Robinson is a key advocate and leader within the wider Australian arts and culture sector. She serves as the Chair of the Australian Festival Association (AFA) and Chair of the Sound NSW Advisory Board, where she has been an influential spokesperson for the industry, particularly on matters of government regulation and harm minimisation. A proud Wiradjuri woman, she also holds a position on the Board of Directors for the Biennale of Sydney and is on the Executive Committee of Live Performance Australia, contributing her extensive experience to both the contemporary music and arts sectors.

THE YEAR IN AUSTRALIAN MUSIC:

While 2025 was tough for festivals like Fuzzy’s Listen Out (which went on hiatus and instead focused on smaller curated parties), the company is hitting a strong end to the year with Harbourlife, elrow Bondi Beach XXL and Field Day. The events all feature Australian artists, including Cyril, The Presets, Stum, Bag Raiders, Djanaba, Sophia, Tiff Cornish and more. 

THE MUSIC SPEAKS:

A quiet achiever, Adelle has been at the forefront of the live music industry for years. As chair of the Australian Festivals Association and Sound NSW Advisory Board, she goes well above and beyond her role at Fuzzy and frankly, must be one of the busiest people in the Australian music industry.

Spearheading initiatives like Party Safe, the influence of Robinson on the Australian festival scene and raising the bar for patron safety and experience can’t be underestimated.