Oct 30, 2025

Brent Phillips joins the MO Admin Team

Manitoba Opera is pleased to welcome Brent Phillips, a long-time arts marketer and manager in Winnipeg’s arts community, to our administrative team. Brent joined Manitoba Opera as the Prairie Projects Arts Initiative (PPAI) Project & Box Office Manager in September. 

Brent will oversee the implementation of some new initiatives tied to the Prairie Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI), a transformative strategy supported by PrairiesCan funding. Brent’s role focuses on managing the integration of some new technologies in box office and marketing operations, including working on developing a refreshed website integrated with our ticketing system, and enhancing audience development strategies. 

Brent attended the University of Manitoba before discovering the Creative Communications program at Red River College, which helped launch his career. He has held marketing director roles at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. After graduating from “Cre Comm,” he also spent two summers working on a contract basis for Jazz Winnipeg.

“As a lifelong Winnipegger, I’ve always considered myself an ambassador for the city and a passionate supporter of the arts community,” says Brent when asked what drew him to Manitoba Opera. 

“I’m excited to be part of an organization that is an integral part of our cultural fabric and brings the powerful stories, voices, and music of opera to life for audiences.” 

As he’s always considered himself both left brain and right brain, the PPAI projects really piqued his interest. 

“This role provides the opportunity to combine both my creative and analytical sides and work on some exciting projects to modernize the technology we use while strengthening our relationships with patrons and donors.” 

As Brent is an avid music fan, outside of work you may find him in a local store searching for new vinyl to add to his collection or enjoying a meal at a restaurant in our city’s vibrant culinary scene – continuing his long-standing passion for culture in all forms.