Pania Walton

Pania is a lifelong advocate of the arts. She holds a Masters degree in Arts Management, is a former Art History teacher and served as FreshFM’s Content and Engagement Director.  She is currently Senior Advisor to the MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack. Pania is excited to be part of enabling kids to nurture their passion for music with Kids Love Music.

 

Jon Tidswell (Jr)

Jon has been practicing law since 1986 in Wellington, Napier and more recently Nelson. He joined Glasgow Harley in 2015 and specialises in commercial law, financing and business transactions. Jon has a particular interest in rural and aquaculture law.

 

 

 

Jonathon Deans

Jonathon is a Chartered Accountant and business advisor for Johnston Associates Chartered Accountants, having worked in the industry for some 15 years across Nelson/Marlborough and Canterbury. Having grown up in Nelson he has a great love for the region and enjoys spending time outside of work with his young family.
Music has always been one of his passions, having played guitar and bass with local bands in both Nelson and Christchurch. Helping to expose more young people to the gift of music is a wonderful cause to be involved in.

 

Annabel Boyes

Annabel’s interest in music started when she first heard a jazz band playing at her primary school one day. Annabel came home from school and announced that she wanted to play the clarinet and has been making music ever since. Annabel currently plays sax in several Nelson bands, is actively involved in helping live music to flourish, and sees the Kids Love Music Trust as a way of completing the circle — setting up young musicians to embark on their own musical journeys.                 

David Turnhout

David has been involved with the Kids Love Music Charitable Trust since its inception, performing at several fundraisers as a member of Big Papa. A passionate guitarist since his early teens, he has played in various local bands in Nelson. Professionally, David serves as the Operations Manager for Summit Real Estate, Summit Property Management, and Mortgage Money.