I am an experienced and versatile sound and event professional with over a decade of expertise in sound production, live performance, DJing, event management, and digital design. A graduate of SAE Institute, I bring a unique blend of technical precision and creative vision to every project—whether in the studio, on stage, or behind the scenes of large-scale productions. I have a proven ability to deliver impactful audio experiences, coordinate and manage successful events, and design engaging visual content across platforms. I am committed to innovation, collaboration, and crafting work that connects, inspires, and elevates.

Ric Benigno

I am an experienced and versatile sound and event professional with over a decade of expertise in sound production, live performance, DJing, event management, and digital design. A graduate of SAE Institute, I bring a unique blend of technical precision and creative vision to every project—whether in the studio, on stage, or behind the scenes of large-scale productions. I have a proven ability to deliver impactful audio experiences, coordinate and manage successful events, and design engaging visual content across platforms. I am committed to innovation, collaboration, and crafting work that connects, inspires, and elevates.

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I am an experienced and versatile sound and event professional with over a decade of expertise in sound production, live performance, DJing, event management, and digital design. A graduate of SAE Institute, I bring a unique blend of technical precision and creative vision to every project—whether in the studio, on stage, or behind the scenes of large-scale productions.

I have a proven ability to deliver impactful audio experiences, coordinate and manage successful events, and design engaging visual content across platforms. I am committed to innovation, collaboration, and crafting work that connects, inspires, and elevates.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Producer, Composer, Recording Engineer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Alison Johnson
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Composed, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered blues and electronica projects from 2022 to 2023 in the USA.
Music Producer and Studio Designer at Collective Society
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed studio and produced music for the hip hop label from 2019 to current in Ruimsig.
Music Production & Performer at Ring Road Social, SOHO House, VH1
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Produced music and performed across multiple cities in India during 2023-2024.
DJ & Live Performer (Drum & Bass) at Jungle Experience, Summer Salts
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Performed DJ and live drum & bass performances in Koh Phangan, Thailand during 2024.
Jingle Composer and Podcast Producer at I See You
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composed jingles, produced podcasts, and created audio-to-visual work since 2024 in Johannesburg.
Sound & Equipment Setup, Front of House Mixing at Sailing Conductors
December 31, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Sound and equipment setup for a 14-piece band, and front of house mixing in Germany during 2016.
Sound Setup, Stage Setup, Lighting, Décor, Music Direction, DJ & Live Performer at Electronic Arts Festival
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Handled sound and stage setup, lighting, décor, music direction, DJ, and live performances in Baranquilla, Colombia in 2017.
Sound Engineer, Vocalist, Synthesist, Workshop Facilitator at Elrow, LX Music
December 31, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Conducted sound setup and performed as sound engineer, vocalist, synthesist, and workshop facilitator from 2016 to 2018 in Barcelona, Cape Town, and Lisbon.
Sound Engineer, Mixing Engineer for TV Series at SABC
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Sound and mixing engineer for TV Series '1 Night with My Ex' in 2019 in Johannesburg.
Stage Manager & Sound Engineer, DJ & Live Performer at Afrikaburn, Synergy
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Handled sound setup, stage building, DJ and live performances, and stage management from 2014 to 2017 in Western Cape.
Sound Installation, Music Coordination, Live Performances, Workshops at Era Nightclub, Bridges for Music
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Managed sound installation, music coordination, live performances, and workshops from 2014 to 2017 in Cape Town.
Sound & Equipment Setup for Events and Studio at Rodriguez Jr, Floyd Lavine, Paolo Alves
December 31, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Handled sound and equipment setup for electronica, house, and tech house events and studio projects between 2014 and 2018 across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Germany.
Event Coordinator, Music Manager at Beat-Route
December 31, 2009 - August 7, 2025
Coordinated house music events and managed music from 2007 to 2009 in Johannesburg.
Sound Setup, Equipment Setup, Recording, Collaboration, Band Events Coordinator, Drummer, Recording Engineer, Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Dom Benigno
January 1, 2003 - Present
Performed multiple roles in sound and music production including sound setup, recording, producing, and mixing across various genres from 2003 to current internationally.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at SAE Institute
January 10, 2011 - December 17, 2014
Sound Production
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sound Production at SAE Institute
January 1, 2014 - August 7, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other