I am a seasoned sound professional with decades of experience across live theatre, touring productions, and studio environments. My work has spanned high-profile artist projects and demanding venues, combining technical expertise with creative problem solving. Currently I serve as Assistant Manager Production - Sound aboard the Cunard fleet, with hands-on FOH mixing, sound design, and crew training. I’m seeking a fresh, challenging opportunity that leverages my skills in live sound, production management, and audio technology.…

James Herbert Brumby

I am a seasoned sound professional with decades of experience across live theatre, touring productions, and studio environments. My work has spanned high-profile artist projects and demanding venues, combining technical expertise with creative problem solving. Currently I serve as Assistant Manager Production - Sound aboard the Cunard fleet, with hands-on FOH mixing, sound design, and crew training. I’m seeking a fresh, challenging opportunity that leverages my skills in live sound, production management, and audio technology.…

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I am a seasoned sound professional with decades of experience across live theatre, touring productions, and studio environments. My work has spanned high-profile artist projects and demanding venues, combining technical expertise with creative problem solving.

Currently I serve as Assistant Manager Production - Sound aboard the Cunard fleet, with hands-on FOH mixing, sound design, and crew training. I’m seeking a fresh, challenging opportunity that leverages my skills in live sound, production management, and audio technology.

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Skills

Experience Level

Pro Tools
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Census Officer at ONS
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Census duties.
Warehouse Operative at Iron Mountain & HMRC
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Temporary role during Covid lockdown.
Support Worker at Real Life Options
July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Temporary role during Covid lockdown.
Assistant Manager Production - Sound at Cunard Line, Carnival UK
January 1, 2011 - Present
Mixing FOH sound for Qdos/Headline Production shows and various types of Guest Entertainers on all three Cunard ships. Thorough working experience of Digico SD10 (with T software), Digidesign D-Show and Yamaha PM1D consoles. Sound Design of recent newly installed Production shows onboard Queen Victoria. Adapted previously acquired studio skills to working in a demanding live environment of 800-1000 capacity theatres. Learned operation of QLab software and developed programming skills. Implemented an audio training schedule for Stage crew.
Self employed at Self employed
July 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Worked with Recording Artists in the UK and abroad; Sound Installations - installing PAs/DJ systems at live events; Digitising tape libraries; Teaching Sound Recording/Pro-Tools editing; Driving; Touring with theatre shows
Self-employed / Freelance Sound Engineer & Pro-Tools Programmer at Self employed
July 1, 2006 - January 31, 2011
Self-employed work: Recording artists, sound installations, digitising tape libraries, teaching Sound Recording/Pro-Tools editing, driving and touring with theatre shows.
Freelance Sound Engineer/Pro-Tools Programmer at Various
January 1, 2001 - July 1, 2006
Working with various Recording Artists including Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Feeder and Roger Daltrey amongst others. Pro-Tools programming and live sound
In House Engineer at Battery Studios
September 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
In-house engineering; acquired Pro-Tools skills while working with analogue tape formats.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 1993 - September 1, 1996
Continuous development of Engineering/Recording techniques, both in the UK and in Scandinavia
Freelance Sound Engineer/Pro-Tools Programmer at Various Recording Artists (UK & Scandinavia)
January 1, 1993 - September 30, 1996
Working with recording artists; continuous development of engineering/recording techniques.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Marcus Studios
February 1, 1992 - January 31, 1993
Obtained thorough knowledge of SSL consoles, tape machine syncing.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Sam Therapy Studios
July 1, 1991 - February 29, 1992
Progressed from Tape Op. to engineering sessions outright on DDA console.
Maintenance Technician at Dreamhire
January 1, 1990 - May 31, 1991
Testing and maintenance of a vast range of audio equipment as well as installing Dolby racks/tape machines.
Electronic Music Studio Technician at Goldsmiths College
September 1, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Supervised the day to day running of the studio, monitoring student’s progress. Some lecturing and personal tuition.
Quality Engineer at Marconi Radar Systems Ltd.
July 1, 1985 - September 30, 1987
Quality reports and audits which both required an in-depth knowledge of British Standards.

Education

BTEC Diploma in Music Technology at Newcastle College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
BSc in Physical Electronics at Newcastle Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985
GCE A Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry at Slatyford Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
BTEC Diploma in Music Technology at Newcastle College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
BSc in Physical Electronics at Newcastle Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985
GCE A Levels at Slatyford Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
GCE O Levels at Slatyford Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980
CSE grade one at Slatyford Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
CSE grade two at Slatyford Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

BTEC Diploma in Music Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
BSc in Physical Electronics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services