Charles Rainey
I’m Charles Rainey, a session drummer and live events technician based in London, with professional experience across major venues and touring environments.
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I’m Charles Rainey, a session drummer and live events technician based in London, with professional experience across major venues and touring environments. I perform regularly with multiple bands and artists, and I also support live productions end-to-end—handling stage builds, backline preparation, lighting support, and rigging tasks while keeping safety standards front and centre.
On the technical side, I’ve worked in high-pressure, turnaround-driven settings such as the Royal Albert Hall and Alexandra Palace, coordinating load-ins/load-outs and maintaining production readiness across performance spaces. I’m also trained in live technical event management at BIMM and hold relevant licenses, so I’m comfortable working at height and collaborating with production teams to get shows running smoothly.
- 2025 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Skills· 4
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Transportation & Logistics
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Work experience· 11 roles
Supports the in-house team across concerts, corporate events and large-scale productions. Assists with stage builds, load-ins and load-outs, liaises with visiting production teams, and supports site operations such as fencing, signage and lighting. Operates in fast-paced, high-capacity environments requiring strong organisation and clear communication.
Responsible for set up and striking of lighting equipment in a busy producing theatre. Rigging and focusing fixtures within the mother-grid, carrying out PAT testing and general maintenance. Works regularly at height while maintaining strict health and safety standards and supports technical rehearsals and live performances.
Load-in/load-out team for pantomimes, orchestras and touring productions across multiple spaces. Includes counterweight flying, stage rigging, working at height, and setting stage layouts under tight deadlines across day and night shifts.
Education
Certifications and awards· 9
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