PEOPLE
Turning World is led by Co-Directors Kate Ben-Tovim and Tam Nguyen.
Kate Ben-Tovim has over 20 years experience in the cultural sector and has lived and worked in Indonesia, India, PNG, China, UK and across Australia. She has consulted to every level of Australian government, and has worked with major festivals and artists across the world.
Awarded a Sidney Myer Creative Fellowship, a DFAT Secretary’s Citation, and Green Room Award for Curatorial Contribution, Kate is recognised as a thought leader in the areas of cultural diplomacy and Asian engagement.
Tam Nguyen has over 20 years of experience in large-scale festival management, film, and the performing arts sectors in the UK, US and Australia.
Turning World works with various Associates to delivery projects in Australia and around the world.
You can find contact details for Kate and Tam on the Team page
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SERVICES
Turning World is a boutique cultural agency connecting contemporary cultures in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
Based in Melbourne, Turning World offers policy, curatorial and producing services with a focus on engaging with large-scale cultural institutions, governments and major events.
We specialise in :
Curatorial services – programming expertise for festivals, major events and government clients
Producing services – producing support for arts and cultural clients with a specialty interest in intercultural collaborations
Consulting services- strategic planning and reviews, business case development, program design
Research and Policy – specialist advice connecting Australia’s creative sector with national interest priorities
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CURRENT
PROJECTS
Turning World has a range of consulting clients in 2026 including providing advice to various Australian Government Embassies and Consulates, University of Melbourne Arts & Culture UMAC, APAM, Sydney Festival, Tura New Music and Asialink.
Projects this year includes our ASEAN Superconnectors Strategy and 2026 APAM SEA delegation, ALL EARS Vietnam, Australian delegation to KL Festival and new training and research initiatives in development.
We also continue our creative relationships with independent artists and cultural organisations.
Turning World acknowledges the ongoing support of the Sidney Myer Fund
We also acknowledge a range of project funding partners including: ASEAN-Australia Centre, Australian Government via Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program, Australian Embassy Vietnam, Australian High Commission Malaysia, Victorian Government
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