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Hi, I'm Mark Simpson. I am a composer, songwriter, theatre manager and sound engineer based in Manchester, with over 8 years of experience leading a cultural venue that serves diverse communities. I excel at project management, team leadership, and delivering inclusive arts programming, while safeguarding and accessibility are always top priorities. I'm passionate about using arts and culture to build community cohesion and to support people facing disadvantage. I enjoy creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together for performances, workshops, and collaborative work, and I'm dedicated to helping students and communities grow through live events and media projects.…Hi, I'm Mark Simpson. I am a composer, songwriter, theatre manager and sound engineer based in Manchester, with over 8 years of experience leading a cultural venue that serves diverse communities. I excel at project management, team leadership, and delivering inclusive arts programming, while safeguarding and accessibility are always top priorities. I'm passionate about using arts and culture to build community cohesion and to support people facing disadvantage. I enjoy creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together for performances, workshops, and collaborative work, and I'm dedicated to helping students and communities grow through live events and media projects.

Mark Simpson

Lead Sound Engineer, Sound Engineer, Studio Manager, +2

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Hi, I'm Mark Simpson. I am a composer, songwriter, theatre manager and sound engineer based in Manchester, with over 8 years of experience leading a cultural venue that serves diverse communities. I excel at project management, team leadership, and delivering inclusive arts programming, while safeguarding and accessibility are always top priorities. I'm passionate about using arts and culture to build community cohesion and to support people facing disadvantage. I enjoy creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together for performances, workshops, and collaborative work, and I'm dedicated to helping students and communities grow through live events and media projects.…Hi, I'm Mark Simpson. I am a composer, songwriter, theatre manager and sound engineer based in Manchester, with over 8 years of experience leading a cultural venue that serves diverse communities. I excel at project management, team leadership, and delivering inclusive arts programming, while safeguarding and accessibility are always top priorities. I'm passionate about using arts and culture to build community cohesion and to support people facing disadvantage. I enjoy creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together for performances, workshops, and collaborative work, and I'm dedicated to helping students and communities grow through live events and media projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Mark Simpson. I am a composer, songwriter, theatre manager and sound engineer based in Manchester, with over 8 years of experience leading a cultural venue that serves diverse communities. I excel at project management, team leadership, and delivering inclusive arts programming, while safeguarding and accessibility are always top priorities.

I’m passionate about using arts and culture to build community cohesion and to support people facing disadvantage. I enjoy creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can come together for performances, workshops, and collaborative work, and I’m dedicated to helping students and communities grow through live events and media projects.

Skills

Set Design

Experience Level

Set Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Technician/Theatre Manager at The Kings Arms, Salford

April 1, 2015 - June 1, 2023

Senior leadership role responsible for all aspects of programming and venue management at a cultural venue serving diverse communities in Salford. Managed a wide-ranging programme including concerts, opera, orchestra, theatre, drag shows, interactive cinema, corporate events, and community celebrations.

Studio Tech at Diecast Manchester

July 1, 2023 - Present

Flexible job providing support for students in an ever changing environment. Studio maintenance, live events management and support.