Paul Sherman, born 1 December 1933, attended the University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor of Educational Studies (1977) and a Master of Arts (1986). Worked as an English and Drama teacher at Kedron Park Teachers College. Also worked as a writer, poet, actor, director in Queensland and Victoria. He was a friend of Val (Valentine) Vallis. He died on 4 May 2015.

Ian William McKinley was born on 21 August 1929 in Mackay. He was a music educator, conductor and composer. He was a University of Queensland graduate in science and arts. He lectured at Mt Gravatt College of Advanced Education (CAE; now part of Griffith University). As a conductor he led several choirs and served as Director of Music at Christ Church St Lucia until 1993. His compositions were widely performed, and one was featured at Westminster Cathedral. In June 2007 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to music as an educator, singer, organist and composer. He died on 20 May 2020.