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Freelance Sound Engineer |
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Contact: email |
Mob: +44 (0)7836 293339 |
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Originally trained as a theatre technician (Bristol Old Vic) courtesy of the ABTT (Associated Board of Theatre Technicians) I moved to another theatre where the departure of the resident sound engineer prompted a very steep learning curve. I now work as a freelance sound engineer, primarily on conferences, special projects and installations and also carry out on site maintenance for a variety of clients. For details of relevant experience please click on the links. |
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Experience
I have worked for many years on the technical side of the entertainment, conference and trade show industries. My main source of work now is as a Sound Engineer and as such I work in a variety of capacities usually as designer and/or principal operator for Conferences, Award Ceremonies and Trade Shows. My initial training was as a theatre lighting technician. Whilst undergoing this I acquired a good knowledge of mains electrics and basic electronics which has been useful over the years. Subsequent to that I went to a theatre which was a regional film theatre and acquired a good knowledge of 35mm projection and sound. Since then I have been working almost exclusively as a sound engineer, for the last few years mainly on corporate events. I design, specify & install sound systems to fulfil any temporary or permanent requirement from a large auditorium to a small meeting room. |
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Major Conferences and Events
Over the past
few years I have been involved in a great many events, including: The
Commonwealth Games 2002 supervising
in ear monitors for the masses and distribution of radios Sound Designer/Operator: MEI
Conference Sound Operator for Guinness AGM. Sound Designer/Operator: for AIS Conference Sound Designer/Operator:
for Cheltenham & Gloucester
Extraordinary General Meeting at A high profile special meeting with attendance unknown. Multiple delay sound system with induction loop for hard of hearing, Press Feeds, multiple circuit on stage monitoring for questions from audience and monitoring of other on stage speakers. (It was a large stage). Multiple ring intercomms. 12 Radio Mics and 12 fixed mic points for questions from audience. Sound Operator for
Conservative Party Conference Sound Operator for Conservative Party Roadshow. |
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Other Conferences & RoadshowsOver the years I have been involved in this business I have worked on a great many smaller conferences, roadshows, fashion shows and promotions including:
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Installation Work.
Design & installations for:
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Design & Installation of discreet church reinforcement and
induction loop systems: |
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St James' Church Sutton, |
All Saint's Church Okehampton, |
All Saint's Church Worthen, |
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St Mary's Church Wolborough, |
St Bartholomew's Ogwell, |
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St Swithin's, Shobrooke. |
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Maintenance and alterations
Previously I have been responsible for maintenance at these sites also.
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Civit Hills Opera
I was asked to assist with sound effects for Tosca. Civit Hills Opera performs in the open air. Sound effects were produced live using drums and bells
Walk The Plank
A ship based theatre company who were doing a Christmas show, Tim Foster (sadly now passed away) with whom I had worked in the past at the Royal Exchange had done some work with the company, as they were in my locality he suggested me as someone who may be able to help them out.
They needed sound from multiple low level sources in a kind of Grotto at minimum cost.
New Victoria Theatre Resident Sound Engineer.
Having worked for MAC on the installation of the equipment at this new theatre in Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, I decided to try a spell as a resident sound engineer as I was missing the creative aspect of sound work.
I worked recorded/created sound effects and soundscapes for all the productions whilst I was there including:
The White Rabbit, Who killed Hilda Murrell, Amadeus, Far from the Madding Crowd and a musical The Silver Key of Alpha Centauri.
Toured
Toured
Sound Supervisor Royal Exchange Theatre
Royal Exchange Theatre
I worked on many productions during the time I was there in a variety of capacities the more notable of which I have listed below.
Designed sound for :
The Schoolmistress,
Gentle People,
The Duchess of Malfi ( Co designed with Colin Goddard and George Fenton who wrote the music).
Operated Sound On :
The Ordeal of Gibert
Pinfold (original production).
The Dresser (original production)
amongst many others.
Toured
'A' Level Physics
City & Guilds Theatre Technician (with distinction).
I am an experienced driver with clean
I am also a practical person with experience relating to most other fields
of production and entertainment technical work apart from those as a sound
engineer.
Main hobby: Sailing, I have a
small trailer-able cruiser.
Bazz Easterbrook
Sk11 0DL
mobile: +44 (0)7836 293339
landline: +44 (0)1260252869
