Longtime programmer Chris Twite has worn many hats, booking for the likes of Falls Festival and the Sydney Opera House. He’s most recently taken his talents to the monthlong Sydney Festival, which has kicked off 2023 with a slew of fascinating events – including several music bookings that have placed accomplished musicians and composers, such as Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Kelsey Lu, in old, unexpected buildings in Sydney. Twite talks to NME about curiosity, respect and sharing knowledge