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I'm Mia Sowden, a seasoned Sound, Lighting and Visual Technician based in Brighton. With almost a decade in the field, I thrive in both live productions and studio environments, delivering reliable audio, crisp lighting and engaging visuals. I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to bring ideas to life and maintain high production standards under pressure. From gaffer work to colorist editing and camera operation, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project and am comfortable working across live events, shoots, and studio setups to create polished results.…I'm Mia Sowden, a seasoned Sound, Lighting and Visual Technician based in Brighton. With almost a decade in the field, I thrive in both live productions and studio environments, delivering reliable audio, crisp lighting and engaging visuals. I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to bring ideas to life and maintain high production standards under pressure. From gaffer work to colorist editing and camera operation, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project and am comfortable working across live events, shoots, and studio setups to create polished results.

Mia Sowden

Sound Technician, Lighting, Music Producer, +6

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I'm Mia Sowden, a seasoned Sound, Lighting and Visual Technician based in Brighton. With almost a decade in the field, I thrive in both live productions and studio environments, delivering reliable audio, crisp lighting and engaging visuals. I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to bring ideas to life and maintain high production standards under pressure. From gaffer work to colorist editing and camera operation, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project and am comfortable working across live events, shoots, and studio setups to create polished results.…I'm Mia Sowden, a seasoned Sound, Lighting and Visual Technician based in Brighton. With almost a decade in the field, I thrive in both live productions and studio environments, delivering reliable audio, crisp lighting and engaging visuals. I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to bring ideas to life and maintain high production standards under pressure. From gaffer work to colorist editing and camera operation, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project and am comfortable working across live events, shoots, and studio setups to create polished results.

Available to hire

I’m Mia Sowden, a seasoned Sound, Lighting and Visual Technician based in Brighton. With almost a decade in the field, I thrive in both live productions and studio environments, delivering reliable audio, crisp lighting and engaging visuals. I enjoy collaborating with artists and teams to bring ideas to life and maintain high production standards under pressure.

From gaffer work to colorist editing and camera operation, I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project and am comfortable working across live events, shoots, and studio setups to create polished results.

Skills

Ableton Live

Adobe Photoshop

Audio

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Instrumental

Experience Level

Ableton Live

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Audio

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Gaffer, Editor (Picture & Colorist), Camera Operator at Amp & Arrow Creative

January 1, 2025 - Present

Independent music industry based video production company, co-directed by myself. Responsibilities: - Risk assessments - Admin - Budgetary requirements - Client Liaison - Editing (Davinci Resolve Studio) - Gaffer - DP and Camera Advisory - Creative solutions and problem solving Worked on a variety of projects such as music show photo galleries, live videos, studio album recordings, live album recordings, etc..

Audio Engineer / RF Engineer / Stage Technician at The Old Market

October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024

Audio engineer, front of house, monitors, SD1/2 and RF engineer working throughout an extensive range of events including festivals like The Great Escape. Working for teams and artists like The Pretenders, Snayx, Moonchild Sanelly, etc.. Also relevant experience in lighting with this venue. Working across systems such as ETC Ion, Midas M Line,, Behringer X Line, Digico SD Line, Show SD Operator, valve monitoring systems, various relay systems, Yamaha monitoring and PA, D&B systems.

SD/LX Events Engineer/Specialist at The Prince Albert

June 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Digico S-Line/Soundcraft SI Line/Chamsys MQ/Avolites Titan, Show Solo Operator and audio/lighting instructor.

Audio/Lighting Engineer at Daltons

December 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Digico Quantum Line, Chamsys MQ Compact Line, Misc AV/Cams Show Solo and Team SD/LX/AV Operator.

AV Events Engineer/Specialist, at Yorktel-Kinly

February 16, 2026 - Present

Audio, Lighting and Video Operator Yamaha DM7, Chamsys Quick Q Systems, Tricaster Video Systems, Dante/Crestron, Shure RF & Comms Systems Patching, Expert Knowledge of Bantam and NDI/SDI Rack Patching, Internal Network Consultancy and Canvas (Immersive Design Studios) Video Expert, 6th Location Globally and first UK location, Deep Dive Done With The IDS Toronto Team. AV Events Engineer Supporting A Range Of Events Throughout Flagship And Innovative Spaces In The Firm. Also Supporting A Number Of Offsite Events In A Range Of Non-Specialist Environments, Building Systems And Supporting Events. Track record of outstanding feedback and client results, working with a team of 5 people flexibly between the Audio, Lighting and video roles.

Audio Operator/Stage Technician at Concorde2

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Soundcraft VI1, SD Operator/Stage Crew. Stage setup and patching, lighting focusing, operator work on Avid audio systems, assistance with load-in/pack down. Risk management and fast acting aid during shows (Example, we had Abba Gold and the drummer's kick pedal failed which I replaced within 30 seconds for him.)