We have exciting news, we’ve recently welcomed another new member to the Redwood team, meet Julie Syer!
Julie joins us as an Event Manager and will be helping the team in the busy run up to the event season, luckily for us she’ll be coming in with an impressive 20 years of experience in the events industry. Julie will involved with safety documentation, licensing and event planning.
We asked Julie a few questions about her time in the industry and we hope you’ll enjoy reading them. Welcome to the team Julie!
Could you tell us a bit about your career history?
I started my events career working within corporate events in London before securing a licensing role at Glastonbury meaning I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the best in the industry, since then I have performed a variety of roles at festivals around the country.
How did you get into the events industry?
Whilst completing my degree I happened to be in the one of the lecturer’s offices when the Head of Press from the City of London Corporation called to see if anyone wanted to go and do a paid three-month internship in their press office...I went to meet him got the job and when the internship finished I was offered a permanent position in the press office. After a while I moved to a role in the events team where over several years I worked my way up to Senior Events Officer, so I got into events really by being in the right place at the right time!
What’s your favourite event?
Reading Festival! It’s where I first started Festival work and where I learnt the ropes from some amazing people who have been involved with the festival for years, giving it a fantastic supportive family feel. I also love the fact that for a lot of young adults it is their first experience of a music festival, so the feeling of excitement and anticipation is so tangible I find it spine tingling!
What’s your most bizarre event story?
There's a lot of random moments when working at festivals but I do enjoy an unexpected call over the radio system…I’ve had heard a few in my time…
What shall I do with this chinchilla?
I think I've found half a shark, but I can't find the other half..
Favourite recommendation in Bristol?
Either talking a walk around Arnos Vale Cemetery or grabbing some food and a drink at The Star & Garter in Montpelier - the music is always good!
What are you most looking forward to in 2022?
Seeing the events industry come back with a vengeance!