How a casual movie night unexpectedly turned a housewife into an event producer

Raisa Chua-Bergola

In just a short time, her event production company becamea trusted name for bringing some of the Philippines’ biggest music icons to Australian stages, including Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar, The Itchyworms, Ian Veneracion and Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. Credit: SUPPLIED

A casual movie night with a friend unexpectedly led Raisa Chua-Bergola into event production. With the words “I’ll try it, let’s see how we go,” she went from housewife to accidental producer, proving that sometimes the most unexpected moments can spark life-changing opportunities.


KEY POINTS
  • Founded in 2023, her Australian-based events is dedicated to celebrating Filipino music and culture through world-class concerts and community-focused events.
  • Their team brought some of the Philippines’ biggest music icons to Queensland, including Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar, Moira Dela Torre, and Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.
  • Raisa initially planned to practice law after earning a degree in Political Economy and International Affairs. She later moved to Australia, became a full-time mum, and eventually discovered her passion for event production.

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(L-R) Raisa Chua-Bergola with her friend.
My path to concerts and events began when I produced my very first major show with Moira. Iit was passion at first sight; I knew instantly this was where I was meant to be. Over the past two years, while navigating big changes in both my private life and career, I’ve discovered that producing concerts is more than a job for me: it’s a way to give back, connect people, and find my own strength.
Raisa Chua-Bergola, Queensland-based Event Producer
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