I’m Jeffrey Lyons, also known as Astral Lion, a strategic creative technologist and multi-genre music producer with a background in high-fidelity sound design, AI-integrated audio workflows, and director-level event production. I bridge traditional musical theory with futuristic technology, delivering immersive identities for game developers, interactive platforms, film, and large-scale live festivals.

Jeffrey Lyons

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I’m Jeffrey Lyons, also known as Astral Lion, a strategic creative technologist and multi-genre music producer with a background in high-fidelity sound design, AI-integrated audio workflows, and director-level event production. I bridge traditional musical theory with futuristic technology, delivering immersive identities for game developers, interactive platforms, film, and large-scale live festivals.

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I’m Jeffrey Lyons, also known as Astral Lion, a strategic creative technologist and multi-genre music producer with a background in high-fidelity sound design, AI-integrated audio workflows, and director-level event production.

I bridge traditional musical theory with futuristic technology, delivering immersive identities for game developers, interactive platforms, film, and large-scale live festivals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DJ at Solstice Festival
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Performed as DJ at Solstice Festival, Raven Ridge Hostel, Rock Creek, BC.
DJ at Release the Wild
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
DJ performance at Release the Wild event, Raven Ridge Hostel, Rock Creek, BC.
DJ at Restart Level 2
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
DJ set at Restart Level 2 event, Black Mountain, Kelowna, BC.
DJ at New Years on Ice
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
DJ performance at New Years on Ice, Black Mountain, Kelowna, BC.
DJ at Halifax Casino
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
DJ set for Naval Landing event, Halifax Casino, Halifax, NS.
DJ at Alma Farms
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
DJ at Alma Pig Roast, Alma Farms, Alma, NB.
DJ at Tipsy Tails
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Lobster Dance performance, Tipsy Tails, Alma, NB.
DJ at Lord Nelson Hotel
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
DJ at Private Wedding, Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS.
DJ at Citidel Hill
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Walk for Alzheimer's event, Citidel Hill, Halifax, NS.
DJ at 202 Club
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Trash Cat Club Night, 202 Club, Whitehorse, YK.
DJ at Atlin Inn
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Dance Away Your Tears, Atlin Inn, Atlin, BC.
DJ at X-An Ora Laser
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
X-An Ora Laser event, Black Mountain, Kelowna, BC.
DJ at Southern Lakes Resort
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Southern Lakes Birthday, Southern Lakes Resort, Tagish, YK.
DJ at Raven Ridge Hostel
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
DJ set for Release the Wild event at Raven Ridge Hostel.
DJ at Black Mountain
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
DJ set for Restart Level 2 at Black Mountain.
DJ at Black Mountain
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
DJ set for New Years on Ice at Black Mountain.
DJ at Citadel Hill
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Walk for Alzheimer's event DJ set.
DJ at Black Mountain
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
X-An Ora Laser DJ set.
Technical Producer / A/V Architect at Drumeo (Musora Media)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Orchestrated live-streamed educational events using a 7-camera multi-angle rig with real-time visual switching. Designed music notation Flash files, artist promo videos, and established production templates for consistent studio output. Managed studio-standard audio ecosystems, microphones, and broadcast hardware across multiple workstations.
Festival Director & Operations Founder at Soulstice Festival
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directing end-to-end operations including site acquisition, legal permitting, and infrastructure deployment for multi-day events. Coordinating 50+ staff across security, medical, gate operations, and technical crews to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Masterminding complex international performance schedules and high-fidelity stage-time programming for diverse artist rosters.
Performance Specialist / Technical DJ at Pure Quality Productions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Executed live performances for premium corporate galas and weddings with expert timeline adherence and professional presentation. Consulted with clients to engineer bespoke song lists and professional custom music edits tailored to specific event themes. Managed set-up of premium sound reinforcement and synchronized DMX lighting architecture for high-profile brand activations.
Music Educator & Author at Long & McQuade | Ontario Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Instructional Leadership: Delivered comprehensive music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, tailoring curriculum to individual creative goals. Author & Curator: Wrote 3 drum practice books and designed specialized curricula for jazz and percussion performance at leading institutional music schools. Program Management: Directed music camps and created personalized lesson plans in collaboration with parents and students across Guelph Music and OCM.

Education

Applied Music l at Mohawk College
September 5, 2016 - April 1, 2019
Jazz music and composition
Diploma in Jazz Arranging at Mohawk College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Diploma: Jazz Arranging at Mohawk College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Diploma at Mohawk College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Diploma: Jazz Arranging at Mohawk College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Applied Music
September 5, 2016 - April 1, 2019
Jazz Composition
Drumeo
February 1, 2021 - October 28, 2021
Adobe Premiere, Camera Technician, Digital Marketing, Funnels, Drum Tech, Live Show Technician
Diploma: Jazz Arranging
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet