Emily Perry
Summary
I have recently graduated from Buckinghamshire New University with a bachelor's degree with honours in Audio and Music Production. My fascinations lie in discovering the possibilities of sound and the way it can be created and used for different purposes. With my hands-on experience in live events (bands, musicals, and spoken word), various sound design projects and artist liaison, working in sound is something I have always aspired to do, and love doing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sound No. 2
The Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club
South London
06.2025 - 04.2026
- I am currently the main sound deputy for this renowned, immersive-theatre jazz club in South London,
- Responsible for both FOH + BOH monitor rig checks, as well as mixing all the instruments and vocals live to a high standard.
- Simultaneously, I work and monitor QLab, ensuring each cue is correct and triggered at the right time, show after show.
- The performance features a live, six-piece jazz band, two vocalists and multiple hosts, all mixed via a Yamaha DM7 console, alongside several radio microphones, of which I fit to various instruments and monitor the battery levels throughout each show.
- My reliability and consistently professional service means I am repeatedly asked back.
Stage Technician (Casual)
The Royal & Derngate Theatre
Northampton
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Day to day rigging, and operation of technical equipment
- Assisting with staging and flying
- Operating the house desk when needed and troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise
- Working in a team to assemble or dismantle sound or lighting rigs whilst adhering to health and safety precautions at all times
Assistant stage tech, Mix Engineer, Runner, Artist Liaison
The Fiery Bird Music Venue
09.2021 - 04.2026
- At The Fiery Bird, I am responsible for helping setup, sound check and ensure all performers are comfortable throughout their time in the venue.
- Checking the green room on a regular basis and reading the tech riders to ensure all was in order for all artists we welcomed.
- When working the open mic nights, I am often required to find quick solutions as acts are booked in 30 minutes in advance, so changing the stage setup smoothly and efficiently is essential for ensuring the show is not interrupted.
Lead Sound Engineer
Catch 22 Jams: MLN Ensemble
Wycombe
11.2024 - 06.2025
- For eight months I was the lead engineer for Wycombe's most prominent jazz night: Catch 22 Jams.
- I was responsible for setting up, sound-checking and stage managing various live bands, with frequent lineup changes during each performance.
- The house band regularly played with different guests every show, so the line-up was constantly changing, requiring an always evolving approach to mixing, ensuring a consistently excellent sound, no matter which instruments or who was playing on a given evening.
Sound Technician, Runner, FOH Mixer
High Wycombe Frog-Fest 2024
High Wycombe
01.2024 - 01.2024
- In this role, I worked in a team of technicians to ensure the stage was setup quickly and efficiently; with all performers having all the equipment they needed.
- I also led the mixing on most acts, stood in the audience with an iPad so I could mix to a high standard.
Assistant Sound Technician
Royal Television Society Collaboration
11.2023
- For this event. I was responsible for assisting the setup of radio mics and IEMs.
- I also managed the recording of the session in Pro Tools.
Foley Artist and Sound Designer
Performing Arts On-stage project
02.2022
- For this project, I was tasked with creating all of the sound and Foley SFX needed for the on-stage show.
- Working only from a script, I was able to experiment and recreate all sounds needed, this enabled the performance to run smoothly, with sounds playing through QLab.
Live Sound Engineer and Assistant Lighting Tech
The Venue, Bucks Student's Union
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Over the course of 6 months, I volunteered at Bucks Student's Union as a sound and lighting trainee tech.
- In this role, I began shadowing the team, and swiftly moved onto setting up and leading the lighting for events such as the Varsity Afterparty, and the HMV Live nights which featured bands of various genres.
Education
A Level - Music, BTEC Music Technology, BTEC Creative Media
Woking College
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Audio and Music Production
Buckinghamshire New University
09.2022 - 06.2025
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive thinking outside the box
- Confident teamplayer
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Creativity, both artistically and technically
- Trouble shooting
- QLab
- Yamaha Digital Consoles
- Radio Mics
- Stage craft
- Basic understanding of rigging techniques
Personal Information
Availability: Based in the South East, willing to travel | References available upon request
Timeline
Stage Technician (Casual)
The Royal & Derngate Theatre
04.2026 - 04.2026
Sound No. 2
The Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club
06.2025 - 04.2026
Lead Sound Engineer
Catch 22 Jams: MLN Ensemble
11.2024 - 06.2025
Sound Technician, Runner, FOH Mixer
High Wycombe Frog-Fest 2024
01.2024 - 01.2024
Live Sound Engineer and Assistant Lighting Tech
The Venue, Bucks Student's Union
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Sound Technician
Royal Television Society Collaboration
11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Audio and Music Production
Buckinghamshire New University
09.2022 - 06.2025
Foley Artist and Sound Designer
Performing Arts On-stage project
02.2022
Assistant stage tech, Mix Engineer, Runner, Artist Liaison
The Fiery Bird Music Venue
09.2021 - 04.2026
A Level - Music, BTEC Music Technology, BTEC Creative Media
Woking College
09.2020 - 06.2022