I'm Lachlan Ferris, a passionate music and audio professional with a focus on live sound engineering and audio production. I love shaping sound and collaborating with artists to bring performances to life. \n\nSince graduating I have worked as a professional live sound engineer at San Fran and freelanced across venues in the Wellington region, while also recording and producing music for local bands in my home studio. I am currently involved in composition and audio production for a sustainability-focused arts collective's seaweed film festival in 2025.

Lachlan Ferris

I'm Lachlan Ferris, a passionate music and audio professional with a focus on live sound engineering and audio production. I love shaping sound and collaborating with artists to bring performances to life. \n\nSince graduating I have worked as a professional live sound engineer at San Fran and freelanced across venues in the Wellington region, while also recording and producing music for local bands in my home studio. I am currently involved in composition and audio production for a sustainability-focused arts collective's seaweed film festival in 2025.

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I’m Lachlan Ferris, a passionate music and audio professional with a focus on live sound engineering and audio production. I love shaping sound and collaborating with artists to bring performances to life. \n\nSince graduating I have worked as a professional live sound engineer at San Fran and freelanced across venues in the Wellington region, while also recording and producing music for local bands in my home studio. I am currently involved in composition and audio production for a sustainability-focused arts collective’s seaweed film festival in 2025.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Engineer / Event Coordinator at Sound Services (Porirua)
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Live sound mixing, venue bookings, sound system installation, promotion, coordination with artists, studio recording, and mixing/mastering of recorded works.
Live Sound Engineer at Rogue and Vagabond / Valhalla / San Fran
July 1, 2022 - Present
Live mixing; coordinating with artists; creating lighting scenes for shows; sound checks.
Freelance Sound Editor at Under Ground Sound
July 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Editing sound effects for film; meeting deadlines.
Live Sound Tutor at Zeal
April 1, 2023 - Present
Lesson planning; social coaching; referees.

Education

NCEA Level 3 at Kapiti College
January 1, 2014 - April 21, 2026
Bachelor's of Commercial Music at Massey University
January 1, 2021 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Driver's license: Restricted (Automatic)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education