Joel Fernandez is a sound designer working in theatre, dance and media arts. His work as a sound designer and engineer can be heard in a variety of media, from local plays and musicals to musical concerts of the West End UK. In 1997 he started his career in the sound dept at Disney Fest Singapore. That same year, he worked on his first professional musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat. Joel has been an integral part of the The Esplanade Co Ltd Sound team for many editions of definitive local music festivals.…

Joel Manuel Fernandez

Joel Fernandez is a sound designer working in theatre, dance and media arts. His work as a sound designer and engineer can be heard in a variety of media, from local plays and musicals to musical concerts of the West End UK. In 1997 he started his career in the sound dept at Disney Fest Singapore. That same year, he worked on his first professional musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat. Joel has been an integral part of the The Esplanade Co Ltd Sound team for many editions of definitive local music festivals.…

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Joel Fernandez is a sound designer working in theatre, dance and media arts.

His work as a sound designer and engineer can be heard in a variety of media, from local plays and musicals to musical concerts of the West End UK.

In 1997 he started his career in the sound dept at Disney Fest Singapore. That same year, he worked on his first professional musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat.

Joel has been an integral part of the The Esplanade Co Ltd

Sound team for many editions of definitive local music festivals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Technician (Audio) at The Esplanade Company Limited
November 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
FOH/Mon engineering for all venues including concert halls, theatres and amphitheatres. Provided classroom/on-the-job training for part-time crew.
Technician (Audio)/Rigger at The Star Performing Arts Centre
January 1, 2013 - Present
FOH/Mon engineering for all venues including concert halls, theatres and amphitheatres.
Technician (Audio and Rigging) at Marina Bay Sands (MICE)
January 1, 2014 - Present
FOH/Mon engineering for all internal events that include ballrooms, halls, skating rink, event plaza, casino, SkyPark, Arts & Science Museum.
Technician (Audio) at Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
September 1, 2014 - Present
FOH/Mon engineering for both concert hall and the theatre.
Technician (Audio) at Singapore Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2014 - Present
Opening Ceremony 2014; FOH/Mon engineering for events and school performances.
Roadie Crew (Audio and Lights) / Show Crew (Follow Spots) at Disney Fest Singapore
January 1, 1998 - October 15, 2025
Set up truss with lighting rig; standby crew for daily performances (follow spots).
Engineer (Audio), Freelance at DREAM ACADEMY
June 1, 2014 - Present
FOH/Mon engineering; freelance engineering for performances and events (e.g., Dim Sum Dollies Musical for Suisse Bank).
Broadcast Audio Mixing Engineer at Singapore Turf Club
August 1, 2014 - Present
In charge of CH88 and CH89 broadcast audio; audio mixing for live races locally and overseas.
Technician (Audio) / Rigger at OUZO MARINE
January 1, 2013 - Present
Bunker surveyor activities and related maritime tasks; knowledge of bunker fuels, safety, and pre/post-delivery procedures.
Technician (Audio) at New Creation Church
December 31, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Weekly service audio support; other church-related events 2013-2014.

Education

Diploma in Maritime Studies at Institute of Maritime and Business Management Singapore (IMBM)
January 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Rope Access Technician Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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Experience Level

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