Hi, I’m Gareth Cur, a senior studio audio engineer and jingle writer with over 30 years in audio production and commercial soundtrack creation. I’ve worked across analogue and digital platforms—from reel-to-reel to Pro Tools—specialising in studio recording, editing and producing high-quality jingles and music beds. My work has earned multiple national and international recognition, including NZ Radio Awards for Best Jingle and various awards from New York, Mobius and Hollywood for technical excellence and composition. I’m passionate about clear communication, creative collaboration and delivering audio that meets international standards. Today I run Rumpus Recording from a home studio, continue to compose jingles for a wide range of clients, and manage a retail kitchenware store. I also contribute to archive digitisation at Memnon Archiving Services and mentor voice talent to capture the best performances in the studio. My aim is to deliver top-tier audio with a friendly, client-focused approach that makes complex projects feel effortless.…

Gareth Curtis

Hi, I’m Gareth Cur, a senior studio audio engineer and jingle writer with over 30 years in audio production and commercial soundtrack creation. I’ve worked across analogue and digital platforms—from reel-to-reel to Pro Tools—specialising in studio recording, editing and producing high-quality jingles and music beds. My work has earned multiple national and international recognition, including NZ Radio Awards for Best Jingle and various awards from New York, Mobius and Hollywood for technical excellence and composition. I’m passionate about clear communication, creative collaboration and delivering audio that meets international standards. Today I run Rumpus Recording from a home studio, continue to compose jingles for a wide range of clients, and manage a retail kitchenware store. I also contribute to archive digitisation at Memnon Archiving Services and mentor voice talent to capture the best performances in the studio. My aim is to deliver top-tier audio with a friendly, client-focused approach that makes complex projects feel effortless.…

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Hi, I’m Gareth Cur, a senior studio audio engineer and jingle writer with over 30 years in audio production and commercial soundtrack creation. I’ve worked across analogue and digital platforms—from reel-to-reel to Pro Tools—specialising in studio recording, editing and producing high-quality jingles and music beds. My work has earned multiple national and international recognition, including NZ Radio Awards for Best Jingle and various awards from New York, Mobius and Hollywood for technical excellence and composition. I’m passionate about clear communication, creative collaboration and delivering audio that meets international standards.

Today I run Rumpus Recording from a home studio, continue to compose jingles for a wide range of clients, and manage a retail kitchenware store. I also contribute to archive digitisation at Memnon Archiving Services and mentor voice talent to capture the best performances in the studio. My aim is to deliver top-tier audio with a friendly, client-focused approach that makes complex projects feel effortless.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AV Digitisation Operator at Memnon Archiving Services
January 1, 2022 - Present
AV digitisation, managing and repairing reel-to-reel tapes for clients such as Nga Taonga Sound and Vision, Archives New Zealand and Auckland University.
Manager at Cracker
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Manager responsible for liaising between staff and owner, setting weekly rosters, submitting timesheets, ordering stock, and assisting customers daily.
Owner/Creative Director at Rumpus Recording
January 1, 2015 - Present
Owner/Creative Director of a home-based recording studio; specialises in composing and producing high-quality jingles and music beds; responsibilities include creating, recording, editing and producing audio such as podcasts and audiobooks.
Studio Producer/Composer at NZME/The Radio Network
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Compose, perform and produce jingles for NZME clients nationwide; record, edit and produce non-music commercials for radio; averaged 50 complete commercials per day; mentor and direct voice talent.
Studio Producer/Composer at Stooges Studio
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2012
Gareth composed, performed and produced jingles and commercials for Radio Network clients nationwide; part of a leading in-house creative team with multiple NZ and international awards.
Studio Engineer at Radio New Zealand
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1990
Trained in-house as a trainee studio engineer; recorded and edited a wide variety of audio programmes for National Radio, Concert Programme and Access Radio; responsible for technical quality on live-to-air programmes and master control operations.
Store Manager at Cracker Kitchenware
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Liaised between owner and staff; set weekly rosters; processed timesheets; ordered stock; assisted customers daily.
Company Owner / Creative Director & Jingle Composer at Rumpus Recording
January 1, 2015 - Present
Own and operate a home-based recording studio; compose, record and produce jingles and music beds; record podcasts and audio books.
Band Member / Co-founder at The Mockers
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1987
Co-founded NZ band; performed bass guitar and keyboards; co-wrote most songs (1980-1987), including Forever Tuesday Morning.

Education

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Qualifications

NZ Certificate in Business (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
NZ Certificate in Business (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
NZ Certificate in Business (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
NZ Certificate in Business (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education