The Real Events Industry: My Story

The Events Industry is so diverse, from community and sporting events to arts and music festivals. During the last decade Philippa Richardson has experienced firsthand what it is like to be a part of dozens of events around Australia. She shares her journey through volunteering to paid work in events, to finally becoming her own boss as an Event Manager. Discover how to develop your career in the Events Industry and follow her journey through starting out from high school to being an Event Manager for Etheriala Events.

Philippa Richardson lets you in on how to volunteer at events, where the industry can take you and the best ways to gain entry into the field of Event Management. She also explains how education is key and what you can expect as an event staff member. The variety of roles she has experienced is astounding and inspirational.