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I'm Owen, a music producer and performer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across production, live sound, and audio installation. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. I love turning ideas into immersive soundscapes, building strong relationships with clients and peers, and continuously expanding my craft—from studio sessions to stage and field production. I’m excited to contribute to the music industry and leave a lasting impact through creativity and technical leadership.…I'm Owen, a music producer and performer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across production, live sound, and audio installation. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. I love turning ideas into immersive soundscapes, building strong relationships with clients and peers, and continuously expanding my craft—from studio sessions to stage and field production. I’m excited to contribute to the music industry and leave a lasting impact through creativity and technical leadership.

Owen Maritz (Mal_Duif)

Music Producer, Sound Designer, Mixing Engineer, +7

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I'm Owen, a music producer and performer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across production, live sound, and audio installation. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. I love turning ideas into immersive soundscapes, building strong relationships with clients and peers, and continuously expanding my craft—from studio sessions to stage and field production. I’m excited to contribute to the music industry and leave a lasting impact through creativity and technical leadership.…I'm Owen, a music producer and performer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across production, live sound, and audio installation. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. I love turning ideas into immersive soundscapes, building strong relationships with clients and peers, and continuously expanding my craft—from studio sessions to stage and field production. I’m excited to contribute to the music industry and leave a lasting impact through creativity and technical leadership.

Available to hire

I’m Owen, a music producer and performer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across production, live sound, and audio installation. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence.

I love turning ideas into immersive soundscapes, building strong relationships with clients and peers, and continuously expanding my craft—from studio sessions to stage and field production. I’m excited to contribute to the music industry and leave a lasting impact through creativity and technical leadership.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

Work Experience

DJ at HTS John Vorster

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

DJing, playlist preparation, setting up and managing the sound system for three school dances.

Live Sound Engineer at Private Function (Wedding)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Set up and manage the sound system, music on cue, manage microphones and on-site sound operations for a wedding event.

Live Sound Engineer at Kindergarten Concert

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Set up and manage the sound system, music on cue, manage microphones for a kindergarten concert.

DJ at Wonderboom Lapa

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

DJing, playlist preparation, setting up and managing the sound system for private functions.

Live Sound Engineer at Private Coaching Function

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Set up sound system, play music and videos on cue, manage microphones, and provide clean audio recording of the event.

Radio Station Producer at Poort FM 88.2

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Cue and play music, advertisements and station jingles. Work with clients, write, record, edit and produce advertisements and unique station jingles, manage technical equipment and signal flow, problem solving.

Live Sound Engineer at Doxa Deo Moot – Tech Team

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Setting up sound equipment, working with digital & analogue desks, playing music & media for functions, live streaming, DMX lighting, managing microphones, cables, instruments, etc.

Audio Installation Technician at De Vrye Automation

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Installation of professional audio systems for nightclubs & restaurants across Gauteng; ran audio, video and network cables, installed speakers, subwoofers, processors, amplifiers, switches, cameras, and related gear.

DJ at Private Functions

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

DJ at multiple private functions, including milestone birthdays and restaurant events; curated playlists and managed on-site sound.

Live Sound Engineer at Encore Theatre (Hatfield)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Leading a full tech team, handling sound & lights for diverse events (churches, beauty pageants, plays, live orchestras, graduations, book releases, etc.). Responsibilities include setup, client liaison, live mixing, media playback, DMX lighting, streaming, and fault finding.

Music Event Organizer & DJ at BASS PARADE

January 1, 2025 - Present

Music event organizer and DJ for an electronic music series; responsible for venue networking, playlist creation, coordinating performers, stage setup, sound and lights, and live sound engineering.