I’m a freelance musician, DJ, and audio engineer with a passion for audio in all its forms. With a diploma in Music Production and Audio Engineering, 2 years of front-of-house and bar event experience, and Grade 8 electric guitar skills, I bring both technical expertise and creative flair to every project. I’ve produced original film scores, mixed live shows with both analog and digital setups, and worked closely with bands to develop new ideas for their tracks. I’ve also collaborated with clients like Apple and Burberry, with original work showcased internationally, including art spaces in Cameroon.…

Peter Riddell

I’m a freelance musician, DJ, and audio engineer with a passion for audio in all its forms. With a diploma in Music Production and Audio Engineering, 2 years of front-of-house and bar event experience, and Grade 8 electric guitar skills, I bring both technical expertise and creative flair to every project. I’ve produced original film scores, mixed live shows with both analog and digital setups, and worked closely with bands to develop new ideas for their tracks. I’ve also collaborated with clients like Apple and Burberry, with original work showcased internationally, including art spaces in Cameroon.…

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I’m a freelance musician, DJ, and audio engineer with a passion for audio in all its forms. With a diploma in Music Production and Audio Engineering, 2 years of front-of-house and bar event experience, and Grade 8 electric guitar skills, I bring both technical expertise and creative flair to every project. I’ve produced original film scores, mixed live shows with both analog and digital setups, and worked closely with bands to develop new ideas for their tracks. I’ve also collaborated with clients like Apple and Burberry, with original work showcased internationally, including art spaces in Cameroon.

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Skills

Experience Level

Logic Pro
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Reason
Expert
Audacity
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Designer & Composer at Independent / Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Extensive portfolio of sound design and compositional credits for art and fashion projects. Notable works include 'I Need To Talk To God' (directed by Elisha Tawe) commissioned by Apple Studios; exhibited at Circulo Rotó’s 'The Fiction Of Fiction Is Reality' (2025), Bomb Factory Art Foundation’s 'Shades of Resistance' (2024), Copeland Galleries 'How Do We Reconcile?' (2024), and 'Today at Apple' (2023).
Youth Development Coordinator & Bookings Manager at Rising Tide Studio & Community Space Hackney
April 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Mentoring and coordinating youth programs, helping young artists in Hackney develop music production and recording skills within a professional studio setting; building a supportive music community and connecting artists with local resources and performance opportunities.

Education

Diploma in Music Production & Sound Engineering at Point Blank Music School
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
BA English & Creative Writing (Hons) 2:1 at Goldsmiths, University of London
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021
A-Levels (English Literature, Philosophy, History) at Felsted School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Scapegoat (dir. Caspar Heijnneman & Daan Saunders)

    Scapegoat (dir. Caspar Heijnneman & Daan Saunders) - Premiered FC Hyena Cinema Amsterdam (2024) & Cinedans Film Festival.

    Score written, produced and mixed by Peter Riddell

    paper Bottomless Brunch - Music Co-ordinator and Sound Tech

    Work as DJ and sound technician for a high-energy bottomless brunch event featuring drag queens and live singers. Responsible for curating the music to keep the atmosphere fun and engaging, while also managing live sound using both digital and analog equipment. Mixed vocals and backing tracks in real time, ensured smooth transitions between performances, and supported performers on stage with mics and monitors. The role required strong technical skills, quick problem-solving, and the ability to read the room to keep the crowd entertained.

    paper I Need To Talk To God - dir. Elisha Tawe

    I Need To Talk To God (dir. Elisha Tawe) - Sound Design & Score commissioned by Apple Studios. Appeared at Circulo Roto’s ‘The Fiction Of Fiction Is Reality’ (2025), The Bomb Factory Art Foundation’s ‘Shades of Resistance’ (2024), Copeland Galleries ‘How Do We Reconcile?’ (2024), and Today at Apple (2023).

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