2026 Committee

Claudio Di Bartolomeo Cairns Italian Festival President 2024

Ciao and Welcome from our President, Claudio Di Bartolomeo

“It is with great pride and passion that I continue as President of the Cairns Italian Festival for 2026.

Thank you to the founding committee, the outgoing committee, and our incredible volunteers — your dedication brings this festival to life.

We celebrate the Italian migrants who came here for a better life, creating opportunities for their families, and the new migrants who continue their legacy.

With a passionate new committee, I am excited to lead another unforgettable year of sharing and preserving our vibrant Italian culture.

Grazie mille!
Claudio

Executive Committee

Claudio Di Bartolomeo

President

Lainie Rossi

Vice-President

Rennay Hanrahan

Treasurer

Maree Mazur

Secretary

Sam Marino

Executive Committee Member | Sponsorships Coordinator

Laura Avolio

Executive Committee Member | Entertainment Coordinator

Ignazio Fortunato

Executive Committee Member | Marketing Coordinator

John Wilson

Executive Committee Member | PR & Media Coordinator

Joseph Indorato

Executive Committee Member | Committee Advisor

Coordinators

Nick Lyngcoln

Social Media and Digital Ads Coordinator

Louise Hansen

Social Media Organic Coordinator

Arianna Bianchi

Website Coordinator

Teresa Senna

Raffle Coordinator

Asia Stolfo

Volunteers Coordinator

Erika Unold

Volunteers Coordinator

Jon Westaway

Photographers Coordinator

Frank Dangelico

Food and Wine Dinners Coordinator

Angelo Aurelio

Food Vendors Coordinator

Mario Catalano

Eftpos & Wifi Coordinator

Michela Torelli

Teacher Coordinator

Michael Pattini

Videographer Coordinator

Mark Langtree

Audio and Lights Coordinator

Rita Clerio

Ground Manager and Set Up Coordinator

Lui Codotto

Commitee Social Events Coordinator

Gina Codotto