London-based DJ and music creator with experience across live sound, stage management, and audio/sound design. Co-writes and produces music, performs vocals and acapella sets, and delivers creative, show-ready audio/lighting for club and live events. Background includes commercial music performance at the University of Westminster, writing for an upcoming EP release, and hands-on technical work with lighting/sound programming (Avolites) and live venue operations—helping shows run smoothly from setup to dismantle.

Albana Abazi

London-based DJ and music creator with experience across live sound, stage management, and audio/sound design. Co-writes and produces music, performs vocals and acapella sets, and delivers creative, show-ready audio/lighting for club and live events. Background includes commercial music performance at the University of Westminster, writing for an upcoming EP release, and hands-on technical work with lighting/sound programming (Avolites) and live venue operations—helping shows run smoothly from setup to dismantle.

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London-based DJ and music creator with experience across live sound, stage management, and audio/sound design. Co-writes and produces music, performs vocals and acapella sets, and delivers creative, show-ready audio/lighting for club and live events.

Background includes commercial music performance at the University of Westminster, writing for an upcoming EP release, and hands-on technical work with lighting/sound programming (Avolites) and live venue operations—helping shows run smoothly from setup to dismantle.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Albanian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lighting/sound technician at Electrowerkz
August 1, 2025 - Present
Set up lights and monitors; position lighting, microphones, and DJ decks. Operate and maintain lighting/sound equipment for live events, mainly club nights. Program lights using Avolites for colours and movements including smoke machines. Dismantle equipment at the end of shows, moving heavy monitors and DJ decks.
Stage manager and lighting at Underworld
October 1, 2023 - Present
Prepare and place schedule sheets for band set times around the venue; manage band expense payments. Assist bands arriving, setting up and dismantling instruments/cabling. Create creative lighting for live bands and ensure the show runs smoothly.
Cloakroom supervisor / Live sound intern at Koko
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Manage cloakroom operations including taking payments and ensuring tidy end-of-shift condition. Log lost and found using Excel/Google Sheets and train new staff. Set up the stage with mics, cables, and equipment; observe the mixing desk; help with sound checking artists.
Freelance video editor (Work from home) at Jellysmack
April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Edit social-media videos with strong dynamics and eye-catching pacing for platforms such as Facebook. Use Premiere Pro shortcuts for efficient editing. Create thumbnails in Photoshop and maintain fast turnaround for content publishing.
Freelance video editor at Jellysmack
April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Create engaging social-media videos (e.g., Facebook) by building strong dynamics and eye-catching edits. Use Premiere Pro shortcuts for efficient workflow and Photoshop for thumbnails.
Sound boomer / Sound designer / Audio assistant at Astraeus production
August 1, 2020 - Present
Support the founder/sound director in capturing sound on set. Create sound effects for film by matching samples and prerecorded sounds to picture using Logic Pro X. Liaise with artists and select suitable audio elements to support production needs.
Sound boomer / sound designer / A&R at Astraeus production
August 1, 2020 - Present
Assist the founder/sound director with on-scene sound capture. Create sounds for film using samples and prerecorded sounds matched to picture in Logic Pro X. Liaise with artists and contribute to best-suited additions for the company.
Events assistant / promoter at Tsunami Events
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Research DJs to build the event performance lineup and organize set times by genre/style. Collect and sell tickets on the door.
In-store promoter at Sonos (John Lewis)
October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Promote and sell home theatre speaker collections; inform customers about product aspects. Meet and exceed sales targets and receive bonuses for outstanding performance.
Piano teacher at Self-employed
October 1, 2016 - Present
Provide piano lessons for students aged 5 to 40, from beginner level to Grade 5. Teach multiple styles including classical, pop, rock, blues, and improvisation. Run consistent progress-focused lessons aligned to student goals.
Piano teacher
October 1, 2016 - Present
Self-employed piano lessons for ages 5 to 40, from beginner level to Grade 5. Teach classical, pop, rock, blues, and improvisation.
Temporary interviewer / talent scout at University of Westminster
May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Interview students applying to the university and assess them based on performance, written essay/personal statement, grades, and personality.
Intern (venue operations support) at Roundhouse
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Support event management with budgets and invoicing. Liaise with suppliers and staff and review event reports. Work across multiple departments including finance, marketing and event planning; assist with usher duties and box office/ticketing for iTunes Festival events.
Intern at Roundhouse
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Support the main events manager with budgets and invoicing; liaise with suppliers and staff; observe event reports. Work across departments (finance, marketing, events planning). Operate as an usher; assist with box office/ticketing and venue guide for live music events at the iTunes Festival.
Events assistant at Roundhouse (Turning Point Festival)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Create posters for the event and promote via flyers and social media.

Education

BMus (Hons) Commercial Music Performance at University of Westminster
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
A-Levels at La Swap 6th form
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCSEs at Parliament Hill secondary school for girls
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
BMus (Hons) Commercial Music Performance at University of Westminster
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
A-Levels at La Swap 6th form
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
GCSEs at Parliament Hill secondary school for girls
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

DJ course (London Sound Academy) - Distinction
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2026
A-Levels - Maths (B), Music (C), Music Technology (C)
January 1, 2013 - August 26, 2026
Secondary school - 100% attendance and punctuality
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
DJ course (London Sound Academy) - Distinction
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2026
A-Levels - Most hard working student in music (2013)
January 1, 2013 - August 26, 2026
A-Levels - Most hard working student in music technology (2013)
January 1, 2013 - August 26, 2026
A-Levels - Most hard working student in maths class (2013)
January 1, 2013 - August 26, 2026
Secondary school - 100% attendance and punctuality (2007-2011)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services