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Alec Gilbert
Chief Executive - Adelaide Convention Centre

“Our dictum to our clients is “Your Success is Our Success”! That implies good teamwork and we have consistently enjoyed impressive results when we have had the opportunity of working with Southgate Event Management. Whether it has been a high profile banquet such as the Clipsal 500 Premier’s State Dinner or a function for a major conference such as  Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress or the World Lotteries Congress, the result has always been creative and spectacular.”

Craig Walter
Unique Meeting & incentives Australia

“We have experienced great success by teaming with Southgate Event Management on several Australia wide projects. Their creativity, professionalism and attention to detail always produce outstanding events within the desired budget!”

Jennie Bell
Jennie Bell Ink, Brand Architects

“I have worked with Phyllis on a range of projects and events and she always delivers! Her energy, creativity, flexibility and flair are a joy to behold and she has a wonderful ‘can do’ attitude. Her focus is on doing what is right for the client which is always appreciated. I have a great sense of comfort when I know Phyllis is involved with any event — she is so reliable, and importantly, great fun to work with!’~

Craig Burton
Manager - Innovations, Systems & Projects, Adelaide Football Club

"The Adelaide Football Club has worked with Southgate Event Management for the last few years in creating events that stand out from the rest. The have brought to us the creativity required to put on Gala Auctions, Testimonials and Match Day Entertainment that are exciting for all of our stakeholders. Southgate Event Management also take care of the little things that tend to take time organising like table and room decor as well as the running of the event so that everything happens when it should.

Harry Watt and George Gross

We have had the pleasure of working with Phyllis over the last 15 years and she is a true professional who works tirelessly to achieve perfection on all her projects. She has the ability and personality to lend her fertile mind and capable hand to any event no matter how large or small. She has created and produced the most spectacular fashion events for David Jones, The Australian Wool Corporation and for our own Company both in Australia and overseas and we find her to be extremely talented in all aspects of styling and choreography.

Pieter Van der Hoeven
(former) General Manager, The Adelaide Convention Centre

I am happy to say that the Adelaide Convention Centre has quickly established itself as one of the main reasons that Adelaide is a very desirable destination on the national and international convention map. This is due to the professional efforts of the team here and people like Phyllis. She has the knack of giving zing to a conference or special event and making it memorable and enjoyable.

Brendon Moo
National Publicity Office, Channel Nine Network Australia

The launch of TV show, "McLeod's Daughters"...The night was a wonderful success on every level and received fantastic feedback from all of the guests and media who attended. The function also received considerable media exposure both in Adelaide and national publications.
Southgate Event Management was instrumental in the overall success of this event - providing solid advice and understanding to bring the vision for the event to life.

Angela Condous
Former Lady Mayoress, Patron of the Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation

Phyllis was involved with the Lady Mayoress' Committee for many years and has assisted with the organisation of the Lady Mayoress' Fashion Design Awards and other prestigious events. Fundraising for charity has never been easy and therefore, Phyllis' unique talent for creating new and innovative ideas is most valuable. Phyllis assists the Advertiser-Sunday Mail Foundation of which I am Patron and brings to the ASMF the type of flair and imagination needed to raise much needed funds.

Tony Handy
Director, Global Events and Marketing

It was indeed a pleasure working with you. I would like to congratulate you in the professional manner in which you displayed at all times, to ensure the best performance on the day. Your expertise, guidance and attention to detail didn't go unnoticed by all who worked closely with you.

David Evans
Board of Management, Tasting Australia

Ian, Marina and I very much appreciate all you do to make Tasting Australia the success that it is - there are a number of key people in the background without whom this event could not happen., sadly most of them are destined to remain unsung, but we know who they are and you are at the head of the list.

Kevin Carruthers
Pan Pacific Travel

With 4000 participants Golden Oldies Rugby was demanding piece of business for all of us, but in creating and managing the social function element you had control over a particularly important aspect. The success or otherwise of these events has a very significant influence on the overall success of a festival, but from day 1 of our relationship you instilled a great deal of confidence the end result would meet our expectations and those of Air New Zealand's. The wide acclaim received from participants would indicate the end-delivery in fact exceeded those expectations.