Daniel Herd

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Hi, I’m Daniel, an aspiring audio engineer and music producer. I have hands-on experience writing, recording, and publishing original music and podcasts, and working on live sound events.

About

Hi, I’m Daniel, an aspiring audio engineer and music producer. I have hands-on experience writing, recording, and publishing original music and podcasts, and working on live sound events. I enjoy producing music, working with live sound and am always keen to learn new techniques and tools.

Beyond my job, I’m active with Gosford Musical Society as a performer, member of production teams and backstage crew, including roles such as Assistant Stage Manager, Director’s Assistant and creating sound effects for stage shows. I’m also a drummer and have played in multiple bands and orchestras.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 5

This is the debut album of my band, ‘York St.’ It includes seven full length songs, as well as both an intro and an outro track. In addition to being a member of the band, I was the recording engineer and I mixed and mastered everything.

Listen to the full album:

  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Mixer
  • Band Member
  • +5

This is a fan edit I made that combines The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Wicked: For Good (2025) into one extended movie, with all scenes from both movies edited together in chronological order. I made a YouTube video where I discuss the project in more detail:

Also watch the trailer I made for the project:

Please note: this is a fan-made video editing project, made for non-commercial entertainment purposes only. It is not officially sanctioned or endorsed by any of the studios, cast, or crew attached to either of the movies.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Content Creator
  • Music Editor
  • +2

I have several years of experience producing sound effects for live theatrical productions performed by Gosford Musical Society at Laycock Street Community Theatre.

2026
Finding Nemo Jr.
Oliver!
Beauty and the Beast Jr.

2025
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

2024
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Mixer
  • Sound Designer
  • +2

I have composed and produced a wide variety of electronic music under the name “MeteorSpark” over the years. My full portfolio is available here: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Music Composer
  • +2

Work experience· 4 roles

Sound Design · Red Tree TheatreAug 2026 – Aug 2026 · 1 mo

I was brought in to program and design the sound for Red Tree Theatre’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition. This was a full-length and completely sung-through musical, and my role involved working on the sound desk to program which character’s microphones needed to be on in each scene, as well as balancing levels and mixing the sound for the backing tracks and the entire cast’s vocals and dialogue.

AV Coordinator · Australian Reptile ParkSep 2025 – Oct 2025 · 2 mos

Casual position to operate audio for the school holiday ‘Bluey’ show. Responsible for setting up equipment, packing away afterwards, monitoring levels, and ensuring nothing went wrong during the show.

Audio Assistant · JC Entertainment & EventsNov 2023 – Mar 2024 · 5 mos

Worked as audio assistant for professional sports games at the Gosford Industree Group Stadium. Responsibilities included setting up and packing down PA speakers at stadium entrances, testing microphones pre-game, and replacing faulty microphones and earpieces used by the on-field announcer during the game.

Work Experience (Certificate III in Live Event Production)Oct 2022 – Oct 2022 · 1 mo

Education· 6

Singing lessons · 3Ts Vocal Academy2024 – 2026
Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production) · JMC Academy2024 – 2026
Diploma of Audio Engineering & Sound Production · JMC Academy2024
Certificate III in Live Event Production · St Edward’s Christian Brothers College2018 – 2023

Certifications and awards

Award: The VET Awards – Outstanding participation in the Vocational Education and Training Work Placement program2022
Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production)2024 – 2025

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