Shaun Adams is Co-Director of OK Motels and lives and works on Wadawurrung Country. His work focusses on finding the intersection between belonging, community and music and how this connects people to place, particularly in regional areas.

OK Motels brings locals and blow-ins together through a shared love of music, conversation and good times. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s best musical acts, the likes of Amyl and the Sniffers, Tropical F%#k Storm, Julia Jacklin, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and The Peep Tempel.

In 2004, Shaun’s passion for music in the regions was sparked through his work with Karova Lounge, Ballarat. His considered programming and audience building saw Karova Lounge become not only an integral part of the Ballarat music scene, but also one Australia’s most respected regional live music venues. On the back of this success Shaun toured big names to Ballarat from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to Powderfinger.

In his work as programmer, artist manager, and currently as Live & Local’s Live Music Venues Liaison in Geelong, Shaun is driven to challenge and adapt how music is viewed and how it finds its people. He pushes boundaries and challenges the norm, but always with connection and inclusivity, of artist, and audience, at the forefront.