I’m a freelance live sound and lighting engineer with years of experience working in concerts, international tours, festivals, and studio environments. I focus on delivering clear, impactful, reliable, and consistent results for every performance. I’ve worked with rock, metal, and electronic acts, handling both FOH and monitor duties, as well as lighting design and stage management. Reliable, adaptable, and driven about delivering high-quality shows — no matter the circumstances.…

Tom Gadonna

I’m a freelance live sound and lighting engineer with years of experience working in concerts, international tours, festivals, and studio environments. I focus on delivering clear, impactful, reliable, and consistent results for every performance. I’ve worked with rock, metal, and electronic acts, handling both FOH and monitor duties, as well as lighting design and stage management. Reliable, adaptable, and driven about delivering high-quality shows — no matter the circumstances.…

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I’m a freelance live sound and lighting engineer with years of experience working in concerts, international tours, festivals, and studio environments. I focus on delivering clear, impactful, reliable, and consistent results for every performance.
I’ve worked with rock, metal, and electronic acts, handling both FOH and monitor duties, as well as lighting design and stage management. Reliable, adaptable, and driven about delivering high-quality shows — no matter the circumstances.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

FOH Audio Engineer at Novelists
January 1, 2022 - Present
Audio mixing in international tours, festivals and events
Freelance Lighting Operator at Novelty
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creating light and impactful designs for shows and corporate events
Freelance Audio Engineer at JPB Audiovisuel
May 1, 2025 - Present
Owner & Sound Engineer at Axone Studio
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2025
Record studio based in Paris, France
In house Audio and Light Engineer at Café La Pêche
October 30, 2013 - April 30, 2022
Monitor Audio Tech at As I Lay Dying
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Managing and mixing in-ear monitors mix on european festival tours and headliner shows
Freelance Audio Tech at Tonightsound
June 21, 2017 - Present
Managing audio solutions for corporate and luxury events in Paris, France
Freelance Sound and Light Engineer at EBIOS Connect
December 31, 2022 - Present
Exploiting in house light and sound setups in corporate events in France
Drummer at Stömb
September 1, 2018 - Present
Arrangements, mix and performing
Drummer at Sal3m
March 1, 2020 - Present
Arrangements and performing drums in the band.
Drummer at The Long Escape
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2018
Composing, arrangement, recording, mix and performing drums in the band.
Backliner at Tour by le Bouquet
May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Stage management, playback engineering and backliner.
Assistant Tour Manager at Azimuth Productions
September 25, 2016 - May 31, 2017
FOH Sound Engineer at Solitaris
September 17, 2025 - Present
Audio mixing in national tours, festivals and events
FOH Sound Engineer at Ashen
October 1, 2021 - Present
Audio mixing in international tours, festivals and events
FOH & LD at Kadinja
January 1, 2025 - Present
Audio mixing and Lighting Design in international tours, festivals and events
Light Designer at Dali
November 1, 2019 - Present
Creating lighting designs in international tours, festivals and events

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Initiative
September 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Other, Gaming
    paper Novelists - CODA Europe + Asia Tour 2026

    Since the arrival of Camille as the new lead singer in the French modern metal band “NOVELISTS”, the band is introducing a new era with the release of their latest album “CODA”.

    In order to offer an unforgettable experience, I’m proud to work with the band since 2022 driven with the goal of showing what France is made of when it comes to alternative music.

    paper Ashen - Chimera Tour 2025

    After the release of their new album “Chimera”, the French metal core band “ASHEN” is on tour in order to promote it.

    I’ve been trusted with their FOH duties since the very start of this band and it is my privilege to bring the show to a whole new experience for the audience.