I first met June when she volunteered to present at the inaugural Tropical Writers festival in 2008. I was impressed with her knowledge, her commitment to her writing and to the Licuala Writers group. Since then I have gone on to enjoy June’s talents as a photographer and musician. In 2010 June was again prepared to volunteer her time and knowledge to the second Tropical Writers Festival and delivered an informed presentation on the growing importance of the digital world from a writer’s perspective. June works tirelessly to hone and develop her skills and always gives of her very best in what ever she does.
Diane Finlay Regional Writers Representative – Cairns Tropical Writers Festival 2014
I am the recent past President of the Tablelands Folk Festival, and a long time singer/songwriter/guitarist. I have known June for a few years, and she has done some great publicity photos for me personally, as well as ones for the Queensland Arts Council Songtrails event in Far Nth Qld. Last year, we hired June to produce a video/photo record of our highly successful 2013 festival in Yungaburra, which included interviews with major artists and patrons, and this was a highly professional, well produced product, and one she has obviously put lot of time and effort into, and which she is entitled to be proud of.
Bob Elliston, Past President of the Tablelands Folk Festival and Singer Song Writer
I have known June Perkins since 2006. She’s a very talented writer, artist and a responsible, community-minded person who continually learns and uses new technologies creatively. I have worked closely with June on her three major artistic projects funded through grants and/or public donations. June wrote the project grant applications and acquittals and handled the monies. She was meticulous in her record keeping. She is an inspiring leader who recognises and supports the talents of others and is happy to delegate. She communicates her vision very well in person, through the printed word and through her visual art and songs.
Pam Galeano, Children’s Author and Licuala Writers Member
June is a calm and level-headed, while still being passionate. Her positive outlook has been a soothing element in group dynamics when I have collaborated with her in the past, which has made all our projects together a joy.
Talitha Kalago, Professional Author and Workshop presenter
I first met June at SongTrails in Tully in 2012 – a weekend songwriting workshop learning some tools of the trade – when she seamlessly moved amongst everyone taking photographs which she later compiled into a number of slideshow presentations to share with all. From that time I have found June to be very passionate about her work and her enthusiasm shows through in the results that she achieves.
Shirley Lyn, Musician, Song Trails Participant
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