About Me Sound Engineer & Stage Technician | Athens, Greece With nearly two decades of professional experience in live sound engineering, recording, and technical stage management, I specialize in delivering exceptional audio quality for concerts, theatrical performances, and large-scale cultural events. Since 2006, I’ve worked as a freelance sound engineer and stage technician, collaborating with some of Greece’s most prestigious institutions, including the Greek National Opera (GNO) and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). My work has involved everything from symphonic and operatic productions to contemporary music events, ensuring pristine sound in diverse acoustic environments and venues across Greece. In recent years, I’ve also served as FOH sound engineer for The Swingin’ Cats, as well as sound engineer and AV technical manager for DS Events, providing technical expertise for both domestic and international shows. Between 2007 and 2013, I managed the renowned Alavastron Music Venue in Athens, where I handled live sound, music production, and event organization for a wide range of genres—from jazz and ethnic to theatrical performances—collaborating with top Greek and international artists. Beyond live performance, I have engineered theatrical sound design and video recordings, worked with Sofar Sounds Athens, and contributed to various educational and outreach programs promoting music and the performing arts.

Dimitris Kyriakakis

About Me Sound Engineer & Stage Technician | Athens, Greece With nearly two decades of professional experience in live sound engineering, recording, and technical stage management, I specialize in delivering exceptional audio quality for concerts, theatrical performances, and large-scale cultural events. Since 2006, I’ve worked as a freelance sound engineer and stage technician, collaborating with some of Greece’s most prestigious institutions, including the Greek National Opera (GNO) and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). My work has involved everything from symphonic and operatic productions to contemporary music events, ensuring pristine sound in diverse acoustic environments and venues across Greece. In recent years, I’ve also served as FOH sound engineer for The Swingin’ Cats, as well as sound engineer and AV technical manager for DS Events, providing technical expertise for both domestic and international shows. Between 2007 and 2013, I managed the renowned Alavastron Music Venue in Athens, where I handled live sound, music production, and event organization for a wide range of genres—from jazz and ethnic to theatrical performances—collaborating with top Greek and international artists. Beyond live performance, I have engineered theatrical sound design and video recordings, worked with Sofar Sounds Athens, and contributed to various educational and outreach programs promoting music and the performing arts.

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About Me

Sound Engineer & Stage Technician | Athens, Greece

With nearly two decades of professional experience in live sound engineering, recording, and technical stage management, I specialize in delivering exceptional audio quality for concerts, theatrical performances, and large-scale cultural events.

Since 2006, I’ve worked as a freelance sound engineer and stage technician, collaborating with some of Greece’s most prestigious institutions, including the Greek National Opera (GNO) and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). My work has involved everything from symphonic and operatic productions to contemporary music events, ensuring pristine sound in diverse acoustic environments and venues across Greece.

In recent years, I’ve also served as FOH sound engineer for The Swingin’ Cats, as well as sound engineer and AV technical manager for DS Events, providing technical expertise for both domestic and international shows.

Between 2007 and 2013, I managed the renowned Alavastron Music Venue in Athens, where I handled live sound, music production, and event organization for a wide range of genres—from jazz and ethnic to theatrical performances—collaborating with top Greek and international artists.

Beyond live performance, I have engineered theatrical sound design and video recordings, worked with Sofar Sounds Athens, and contributed to various educational and outreach programs promoting music and the performing arts.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Sound Engineer & Stage Technician at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance sound engineer and stage technician providing event equipment rental, live sound, and recording services. Collaborated with the Greek National Opera (GNO): equipment supply, setup, and live sound for symphonic and operatic music, opera galas, and orchestral ensembles; supported GNO educational and outreach programs; serviced GNO events at SNFCC and various venues across Greece, including Andros, Folegandros, and Sikinos; worked with soloists such as Vassiliki Karagianni, Maria Mitsopoulou, Nikos Stefanos, and pianists such as Frixos Mortzos and Chrysanthos Alisafis, among others.
FOH sound engineer at The Swinging Cats
January 1, 2023 - Present
FOH sound engineer for The Swinging Cats band across Greece and abroad.
Sound engineer and AV technical manager at DS Events
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound engineer and AV technical manager for DS Events across Greece and abroad.
FOH sound engineer at Faust
January 1, 2023 - October 25, 2025
FOH sound engineer for Faust live stage and theatre productions.
Venue Manager & Sound Engineer at Alavastron Music Venue
January 1, 2013 - October 25, 2025
Setup and sound engineering, music production, and organization of classical, jazz, ethnic, traditional, and theatrical performances. Collaborated with artists such as Savina Yannatou, Alkinoos Ioannidis, Stavros Lantsias Quintet, Foivos Delivorias, George Xylouris, and others.
Technical and sound engineer at Various venues
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Technical and sound engineering for venues including The Zoo Jazz Club, Afrikana Jazz Club, La Soiree de Votanique, Foyer (Trianon Theatre), Remedy Rock Club.
Sound engineering and video recording for theatrical plays at Musical Arts on Stage / Other collaborations
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Sound engineering and video recording for plays such as 'Heavy Load is Love' and 'Children's Room'.
Sound engineering and concert recording at Sofar Sounds Athens
January 1, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Sound engineering and concert recording for Sofar Sounds Athens (UK franchise).
Sound Engineer & Stage Technician at Freelance - Event Equipment Rental
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance sound engineer providing equipment rental, live sound, and recording services; collaborations with Greek National Opera (GNO) for equipment supply, setup, and live sound; educational/outreach program involvement; live sound for SNFCC events and various venues in Greece; worked with soloists such as Vassiliki Karagianni, Maria Mitsopoulou, Nikos Stefanos, and pianists including Frixos Mortzos and Chrysanthe Alisafis.
FOH Sound Engineer at The Swingin' Cats
January 1, 2023 - Present
Front of House sound engineer for The Swingin' Cats across Greece and abroad.
Sound Engineer & AV Technical Manager at DS Events
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound engineering and AV technical management for DS Events across Greece and abroad.
FOH Sound Engineer at Faust (live stage and theatre scene)
January 1, 2023 - October 25, 2025
FOH sound engineer for Faust live stage and theatre productions.
Technical and Sound Engineer at The Zoo Jazz Club, Afrikana Jazz Club, La Soiree de Vo t anique, Foyer (Trianon Theatre), Remedy Rock Club
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Technical and sound engineering for multiple venues including The Zoo Jazz Club, Afrikana Jazz Club, La Soiree de Vo t anique, Foyer (Trianon Theatre), Remedy Rock Club.
Sound Engineer & Video Recording at Theatrical Plays (Musical Arts on Stage collaboration)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Sound engineering and video recording for plays 'Heavy Load is Love' and 'Children's Room' in collaboration with Musical Arts on Stage.
Sound Engineer & Concert Recording at Sofar Sounds Athens
January 1, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Sound engineering and concert recording for Sofar Sounds Athens (UK franchise).
Production Technician at Elfon S.A.
January 1, 2004 - October 25, 2025
Telecommunications manufacturing, production of defense equipment (T6 program).
Furniture Installation Technician at Wood Stories
January 1, 2006 - October 25, 2025
Furniture installation technician.
Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Katerina
January 1, 2004 - October 25, 2025
Guest relations management.
National Athlete at Greek National Field Hockey Team
January 1, 2004 - October 25, 2025
National athlete; participated in international competitions and pre-Olympic team.

Education

Sound Technician Certificate at SAEK Ilioupolis, Sound Technician Department
October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Diploma in Electronics at Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus (TEI)
October 1, 1999 - October 25, 2005

Qualifications

National Military Service Completed
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail