I am a hardworking, highly motivated individual with a long and enjoyable career mainly as a sound engineer but also in various other music related roles. Music has always been my passion and I have played in bands for over 20 years on stages up and down the country and in Europe. My love for music as an observer and participant not only makes me a great sound engineer, but also gives me the understanding to make acts feel comfortable on stage, in my opinion laying the building blocks for a great performance. I am also, honest, reliable, supportive and approachable, with a very strong work ethic and a willingness to accept responsibility.

James Willis

I am a hardworking, highly motivated individual with a long and enjoyable career mainly as a sound engineer but also in various other music related roles. Music has always been my passion and I have played in bands for over 20 years on stages up and down the country and in Europe. My love for music as an observer and participant not only makes me a great sound engineer, but also gives me the understanding to make acts feel comfortable on stage, in my opinion laying the building blocks for a great performance. I am also, honest, reliable, supportive and approachable, with a very strong work ethic and a willingness to accept responsibility.

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I am a hardworking, highly motivated individual with a long and enjoyable career mainly as a sound engineer but also in various other music related roles. Music has always been my passion and I have played in bands for over 20 years on stages up and down the country and in Europe.

My love for music as an observer and participant not only makes me a great sound engineer, but also gives me the understanding to make acts feel comfortable on stage, in my opinion laying the building blocks for a great performance. I am also, honest, reliable, supportive and approachable, with a very strong work ethic and a willingness to accept responsibility.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Engineer at The Marrs Bar Worcester
January 1, 2001 - Present
Head engineer responsible for live sound engineering at The Marrs Bar Worcester and other venues; managed venue staff, bar operations, maintenance of PA and stage equipment, and recording of finances and promotions.
Tour Engineer at Dodgy
January 1, 2019 - Present
Tour engineer for Dodgy; provided front-of-house sound and on-site technical support across tours.
Tour Engineer at Spunge
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Tour engineer for Spunge; managed live sound for tours.
Tour Manager and Engineer at Veronica Falls
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Tour manager and engineer; oversaw tour logistics and live sound.
Tour Engineer at Cheatahs
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Tour engineer for Cheatahs; live sound reinforcement on tour.
Tour Engineer at Male Bonding
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Tour engineer for Male Bonding; live sound reinforcement on tour.
Tour Engineer at The Fuck Buttons
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Tour engineer for The Fuck Buttons; provided live sound support.
Show Production at Uncover Music
January 1, 2022 - Present
Show production duties for Uncover Music.
Manager at The Marrs Bar Worcester
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Manager of a live music venue; oversaw venue operations, staff, promotions and finances.
Owner / Self-Employed at Music Based Business
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Running a music-based business including promotion of live music and an independent record label.
Partner at The Task In Hand Shop
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Partner in a shop selling independent music and art; provided printing and co-producing/design services.
Teacher – Digital Music and Performing Arts at Pupil Referral Units (Worcester and Kidderminster)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Teaching for pupil referral units; classroom management, lesson planning, and curriculum development for digital music and performing arts.

Education

BTEC in Music Technology at Worcester Technology College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
GCSE Mathematics at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Performing Arts at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Science: Double Award at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Music at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE English Literature at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE English Language at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Electronics at Bishop Perowne C of E High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

BTEC in Music Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
GCSE Mathematics
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Performing Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Science: Double Award
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Music
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE English Literature
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE English Language
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
GCSE Electronics
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services