Benjamin Counsell

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Counsell. I’m a dynamic, creative, enthusiastic and well-organised professional with a strong background in coordinating musical products, logistics, and delivering to the highest standard.

About

Hi, I’m Benjamin Counsell. I’m a dynamic, creative, enthusiastic and well-organised professional with a strong background in coordinating musical products, logistics, and delivering to the highest standard. I thrive in varied environments and bring a passion for music, production, and events to every project.

I’m a full-time musician and teacher with experience across jazz, rock, and electronic genres. I perform with bands in the UK and Europe, manage sound and technical needs for venues, and create content and campaigns to promote gigs, releases, and workshops. I enjoy collaborating with artists, designers, and venues to deliver memorable performances and high-quality productions.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality

Projects · 2

A short, Spanish language film, shot on location in Gran Canaria. Reality and fiction collide as a director keeps rewriting the script for a film, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. I had the pleasure of composing and mixing all the music in this film.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Composer

An emotional drum and bass track, complete with guitar, piano, all mixed and mastered by myself and my collaborators. jingle voiceover

  • Audio Mixer
  • Composer
  • Music Producer
  • +2

Work experience· 13 roles

Sound Technician · Encore Bars Ltd.Sep 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

Delivering specialist sound management at two venues, repurposing and streamlining audio systems to create consistent, high-quality audio for live acts; supported artists and customer requests and ensured backstage and public-facing readiness.

Sound Technician · Le MondeAug 2024 – Aug 2024 · 1 mo

Fringe venue sound support for 80 acts; continued technical support and sound management across shows.

Sound Technician · Le MondeAug 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Continued engagement as sound technician for Le Monde during August 2024 Fringe and other periods; provided live sound support and quick problem solving in a fast-paced venue environment.

Sound Technician · Le MondeAug 2023 – Aug 2023 · 1 mo
Sound Technician · Ghillie DhuJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Film Composer · InfinidadesFeb 2023 – Jun 2023 · 5 mos
Musical Sales Assistant · Rae Macintosh Music Room EdinburghDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo
Music Retail Assistant · Rae Macintosh Music Room EdinburghDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo

Education

BA Honours in Popular Music (First Class) · Napier University2019 – 2023

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