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Brian Quinn, Executive Director

rian Quinn is the owner of Last Dance ProductionsBrian Quinn is the owner of Last Dance Productions, helping organizations stage well-attended and well-produced events that truly achieve their desired outcomes. He has extensive event management, programming, artist relations and fundraising experience. Brian spent over 20 years managing all aspects of public radio station WUMB in Boston, recognized as the nation’s premiere station for folk and acoustic music.  For most of these years he served as the station’s program director. Brian also was instrumental in planning and overseeing the annual Boston Folk Festival which annually drew thousands of participants to the University of Massachusetts. He has several years of experience producing events on The Boston Common, Copley Square, Sanders Theater and The Somerville Theater.  He is a member of the International Folk Alliance. Brian has long been committed to public service which makes a perfect fit for him to bring his talents to Folk New England.

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  • Betsy Siggins, Founder
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  • Denise Jarvinen
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  • Will Marston, West Coast Archivist
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