I’m an experienced live sound and production professional with an international background across theatre-style entertainment, broadcast, cruise ship productions, and large-scale live events. I specialize in show operation, troubleshooting, system maintenance, rehearsals, and staying calm and precise in fast-paced technical environments. I’ve operated large-format digital consoles, RF and wireless systems, playback and networked audio environments (including Dante/AES67), and immersive/advanced audio setups. I’m trusted for technical leadership, reliability under pressure, and delivering consistently high operational standards while collaborating closely with stage management, creatives, performers, and technical teams.

Kai Lucas

I’m an experienced live sound and production professional with an international background across theatre-style entertainment, broadcast, cruise ship productions, and large-scale live events. I specialize in show operation, troubleshooting, system maintenance, rehearsals, and staying calm and precise in fast-paced technical environments. I’ve operated large-format digital consoles, RF and wireless systems, playback and networked audio environments (including Dante/AES67), and immersive/advanced audio setups. I’m trusted for technical leadership, reliability under pressure, and delivering consistently high operational standards while collaborating closely with stage management, creatives, performers, and technical teams.

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I’m an experienced live sound and production professional with an international background across theatre-style entertainment, broadcast, cruise ship productions, and large-scale live events. I specialize in show operation, troubleshooting, system maintenance, rehearsals, and staying calm and precise in fast-paced technical environments.

I’ve operated large-format digital consoles, RF and wireless systems, playback and networked audio environments (including Dante/AES67), and immersive/advanced audio setups. I’m trusted for technical leadership, reliability under pressure, and delivering consistently high operational standards while collaborating closely with stage management, creatives, performers, and technical teams.

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Work Experience

Assistant Production Manager at Carnival UK (P&O Cruises)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Support operational delivery of large-scale onboard entertainment programmes across multiple venues. Coordinate rehearsals, maintenance calls, band calls, and live entertainment operations. Collaborate with performers, stage management, creatives, and technical departments to ensure smooth show delivery. Lead/support troubleshooting of sound, AV, and control systems during live operations and technical rehearsals. Perform planned maintenance, pre-show system checks, and operational readiness procedures. Assist with cueing and production support in high-pressure live environments. Support get-ins, installations, recommissioning, and return-to-service operations during vessel dry docks and refits, including dry-dock support for multiple vessels (Britannia, Iona, Arcadia, Azura, Ventura). Train and support technicians in audio system operation and troubleshooting; assist with oversight of dry dock project entertainment systems.
Project Manager / Audio Systems Engineer at Stage Audio Works Group
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Managed installation, tuning, and commissioning of professional audio systems. Supported live productions and technical operations across multiple venues. Coordinated technical teams, schedules, and troubleshooting during live environments.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Provisioned Media
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Provided broadcast-quality audio editing and post-production for podcast and video content. Managed client delivery workflows and deadlines while maintaining audio quality standards.
Freelance Audio Engineer (Audio Assistant) at Video Craft
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Audio assistant for live broadcast production, supporting setup, coordination, and operation of broadcast audio for F45 Live Broadcast (Darling Harbour).
Audio Visual Technician at Norwest Productions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supported live event setup and pack-down, including audio deployment and technical operations. Assisted with cabling, stage infrastructure, and backstage technical support.
Broadcast Audio Engineer / Live Sound Engineer at Hillsong
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Delivered audio across FOH, monitors, and broadcast environments for large-scale conferences and live events. Worked within collaborative production teams across rehearsals, live shows, and broadcast environments. Supported broadcast systems at ICC Sydney and assisted with recording infrastructure and multitrack workflows for live album-related production.

Education

Certificate of higher education (Audio focus) at Hillsong College
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Dante Level 2 - 2nd Edition
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality