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Power 20 list: South Australia’s top influential stars of entertainment, food and the arts ranked

They are the movers and shakers of South Australia’s arts, food and entertainment scenes but only some have star-maker power. See the 2024 rankings.

Three of SA's most powerful in entertainment. Pictures: File
Three of SA's most powerful in entertainment. Pictures: File

The movers and shakers in entertainment and the arts not only have dream jobs but they also get to rub shoulders with the rich and famous.

That said, they have also made it in their chosen fields because they are hard workers and have dared to take a risk.

Peter Gago, who has made a name for himself with Penfolds, was a teacher before he gave up his day job to follow his passion.

Film producer Bruna Papandrea’s determination to see more women’s stories told on the small and big screens has seen her become a Hollywood heavyweight.

And, by sharing her own experience with breast cancer on-air while she was a breakfast presenter at Mix 102.3, Ali Clarke given a voice to and been an advocate for others living with the disease.

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Australian film director Bruna Papandrea. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Australian film director Bruna Papandrea. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Ali Clarke. Picture: Kelly Barnes
Ali Clarke. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Notably absent from the rankings is Douglas Gautier, but only because of a recent announcement.

The Adelaide Festival Centre chief executive and artistic director is stepping down in the second half of 2025, after close to two decades in the role.

His legacy will include founding OzAsia, the rebuild of Her Maj and next year’s planned $35m upgrade of the centre. Recognised by the Premier as an outstanding leader, he will be a tough act to follow and, no doubt, in demand on the world stage.

This list in the ninth instalment in the countdown to The Advertiser’s annual power rankings with South Australia’s 100 most influential people of 2024 to be revealed next week.

In the lead up, The Advertiser will rank the state’s most powerful people across different industries with law and expats still to come.

See the top 20 entertainment rankings and have your say below.

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