Jeff Crabtree

Jeff Crabtree is a Casual Academic at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as Subject Coordinator for Music Business and Professional Practice (Bachelor of Music and Sound Design) and Creative Entrepreneurship (School of Communication). With a PhD from UTS (2021), MA (Honours) in Popular Music Studies from Macquarie University (2003–2008), and a BA/B.Ed in English (1976–1979), his work bridges academia and industry.

His research focuses on creativity, workplace well-being in creative industries, trauma, and innovative pedagogy. Notable achievements include Vice Chancellor's and FASS Teaching Excellence awards (2023) for student experience. He co-authored Living With A Creative Mind and founded The Zebra Collective, an online mentoring platform for creatives.

Collaborations include partnerships with FBi Radio, Mushroom Music Group, and organizations like The Sydney Opera House and ANZ Bank. His keynotes, such as How To Build A World Class Creative Environment (Vivid Sydney 2013), highlight his expertise in fostering creative environments.