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Freelance producer, songwriter, studio owner/operator and audio engineer with decades of experience in live FOH/touring sound and recording studio engineering. Background includes touring internationally across major venues and supporting multiple worldwide album releases.
Known for managing full production workflows—live sound operations, studio recording/engineering, songwriting and lyric writing, and consultancy—alongside building and running a world-class recording studio business in the USA (LA & New York).
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Live/Studio Freelance Audio Engineer at The Governor Hindmarsh; The Jade Monkey; Crown & Anchor Hotel; The Forresters & Squaters Arms Hotel; Enigma Bar; Billy Hyde's Recording Studios; Adelaide Convention Centre; The Worlds End Hotel; Against the Grain Recording studios; various festivals and v
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026Freelance audio engineering across live and studio settings. Live sound work covers local and major festival stages and touring sound requirements; studio engineering covers recording sessions, production support, and engineering duties. Notable events/tours listed include: Soundwave Festival 2014 (local stage), Glendi Greek Festival, Blacken Open Air Festival (Alice Springs), Obituary (Australian tour), Suffocation (Australian tour), Deicide (Australian tour), and additional venues (unlisted).
Live/Studio Freelance Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2026Freelance live and studio audio engineering work for a range of Adelaide venues, festivals, and touring/recording contexts. Includes FOH and engineering support, event audio and recording sessions, and audio consultancy for live setups.
Listed engagements include: The Governor, The Jade Monkey, The Crown & Anchor Hotel, Forresters & Squaters Arms Hotel, Enigma Bar, Billy Hyde’s Recording Studios, Adelaide Convention Centre, The World’s End Hotel, Against the Grain Recording Studios, Fowlers Live, Soundwave Festival 2014 (local stage), Glendi Greek Festival, Blacken Open Air Festival (Alice Springs), Obituary (Australian tour), Suffocation (Australian tour), Deicide (Australian tour), and The Lion Arts Factory.
Owner/Operator - Fullforce Recording Studios at Fullforce Recording Studios
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Owned and operated a full-service recording studio business in Los Angeles and New York (USA). Built the studio from the ground up with a business partner, achieving world-class recording and production capability. Provided services including: recording and live recording, music production, and live sound consulting. Oversaw studio operations and client/production delivery.
Owner/Operator — Fullforce Recording Studios at Fullforce Recording Studios (USA - LA & New York)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Built and operated a world-class recording studio business with a business partner. Oversaw studio build-up from the ground up and delivered professional recording (including live recording), record production, and live sound consultancy.
Draftsman / Land Surveyor at MBC Consulting & C.L. Cole & Associates
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997Designed and drafted underground conduits for Southern Bell telephone infrastructure. Served as chief crewman at a large land surveying company, managing a four-person crew laying out surveys for construction projects, including upscale subdivisions in the Everglades region of South Florida (USA).
Bassist at Autopsy
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Performed as bassist in Autopsy and assisted with live equipment setup. Contributed to writing and recording music for a major independent record label in England and completed extensive worldwide touring.
Bassist at Autopsy (American Death Metal Band)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994Assisted with live equipment setup and performed on bass guitar. Contributed to writing and recording music for a major independent record label in England. Undertook extensive worldwide touring.
Bassist / Founding Member (American Death Metal Band) at Suffocation
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2006Founding bassist and member of the band. Wrote and managed lyrics and musical composition, handled band management tasks (including booking shows and tours), and performed merchandise sales. Assisted road crew with equipment setup and performed extensive worldwide touring, including securing multiple worldwide album releases on various major independent record labels.
Bassist / Founding Member at Suffocation (American Death Metal Band)
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2006Founding member and bassist. Contributed to songwriting (lyrics and musical composition) and band operations including management, booking shows and tours, merchandise sales, and assisting road crew with equipment setup. Performed on bass guitar and undertook extensive worldwide touring.
Credited with securing multiple worldwide album releases across major independent record labels.
Freelance Producer, Songwriter, Studio owner/Engineer + Live FOH Touring Sound Engineer
January 1, 1988 - PresentFreelance music production and songwriting with extensive live and studio engineering experience. Provides studio recording and engineering as well as live front-of-house (FOH) touring sound. Has worked across local and major venues and festivals and has supported international tours and events including Australian tours for well-known metal acts.
Selected live/studio clients/venues include: The Governor (Hindmarsh), The Jade Monkey, The Crown & Anchor Hotel, Forresters & Squaters Arms Hotel, Enigma Bar, Billy Hyde’s Recording Studios, Adelaide Convention Centre, The World’s End Hotel, Against the Grain Recording Studios, Fowlers Live, Soundwave Festival (2014 local stage), Glendi Greek Festival, Blacken Open Air Festival (Alice Springs), Obituary (Australian tour), Suffocation (Australian tour), Deicide (Australian tour), and The Lion Arts Factory, plus dozens of additional venues.
Education
Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate) at Freelance audio engineering SA & Australia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Year 12 Diploma at Ward Melville High School, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate) at Freelance audio engineering SA & Australia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Year 12 Diploma at Ward Melville High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988Qualifications
Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate)
January 1, 2014 - July 25, 2026Diploma of Small Business Management (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Graduate)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
Experience Level
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