Melanie Wright

Melanie Wright is an experienced communications and marketing professional with a strong background in the arts and culture sector. Currently serving as the Head of Communications & Marketing at Music Network Ireland since January 2023, Melanie has previously held key positions including Director of Marketing (maternity cover) at The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art from April 2022 to December 2022, and Head of Communications at Dublin City Council Culture Company from October 2018 to April 2022. Further experience includes serving as Communications Manager at Project Arts Centre for a decade, Marketing & Press Manager at Dublin Dance Festival, and Event Manager at Unique Entertainment/Digicel. Additionally, Melanie has coordinated and managed awards for the Irish Film & Television Awards in 2005-2006. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, completed in 2000.