Millie started her career as the Entertainment Manager for Macquarie University, followed by booking iconic Sydney music venues – the Annandale and the Hopetoun Hotels. She spent a decade working in Artist Management, held executive positions with the Association of Artists Managers (AAM) and MusicNSW, along with board director appointments for FBi Radio, Arts Training NSW and Support Act. Spending close to 15 years as the Executive Producer for Sounds Australia, Millgate has been instrumental in shaping Australia’s modern export footprint. In 2023, Millie became the inaugural Director of Music Australia, charged with standing up and leading the dedicated new body within Creative Australia, that was announced as part of the National Cultural Policy to support and grow the Australian contemporary music industry.