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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. 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.
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Work Experience
Live Musician at Freelance / Various venues and bands
June 1, 2018 - November 21, 2025Professional musician with a background in jazz and rock, performing in venues across Scotland and Europe, collaborating on different band arrangements and managing promotional activities for music projects. Skilled in stagecraft and delivering engaging live performances.
Sound Technician at Encore Bars Ltd.
September 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025Delivering 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 at Le Monde
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue sound technician; sole technical support for multiple acts, improving room acoustics, setting up for bands, managing DI boxes and patching, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality, replicable performances.
Sound Technician at Le Monde
August 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025Continued 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 at Ghillie Dhu
June 1, 2023 - November 21, 2025Live sound support at a busy Edinburgh wedding and ceilidh venue; mic full bands, run technical rehearsals, monitor stage and audience levels, and tailor mixes for performers; collaborated with social media teams to promote events.
Music Retail Assistant at Rae Macintosh Music Room Edinburgh
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Musical sales assistant with emphasis on music software and production devices; cash reconciliation, stock displays, instrument deliveries, repairs, and health and safety compliance.
Music Producer at Coben
January 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025Creating music across pop, jazz, rock, and electronic styles; collaborating with musicians, handling communications and branding to promote shows and releases; content frequently achieving wide reach.
Event Manager at Metropolis Music Scotland
July 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025Coordinate artist liaison, travel, accommodation, rider, line-up and marketing for shows; ensure technical delivery and smooth on-site operations for a tightly scheduled event floor.
Live Musician at Independent musician / various venues (UK and Europe)
June 1, 2018 - November 21, 2025Professional musician with a background in jazz and rock; contributions in composition and live performance; extensive experience across Scotland; skilled in promotional activities, stagecraft, and elevating live performances.
Sound Technician at Le Monde
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024Fringe venue sound support for 80 acts; continued technical support and sound management across shows.
Musical Sales Assistant at Rae Macintosh Music Room Edinburgh
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Sold music equipment; advised on music software and production devices; cash reconciliation; stock management; deliveries and repairs.
Music Producer & Promotions at Coben
January 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025Creating music across styles with various bands; projects used in films; communications/promotions for branding, digital presence, video content; collaborated with artists; content hitting tens to hundreds of thousands of views; supported shows featuring international artists; events and festival appearances.
Film Composer at Infinidades
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Scored the soundtrack for short, Spanish language arthouse film "Infinidades". Filmed on location in Gran Canaria, this film blurs the lines between director, actor, and audience, and focuses on the beauty in interpersonal relationships. The music was made to reflect this, utilising both acoustic and electronic instrumentation to create this worldbuilding ambience throughout the film.
Education
BA Honours in Popular Music (First Class) at Napier University
November 30, 2019 - July 1, 2023Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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.
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