Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Stephen Hackett

Stephen Hackett

Brighton,Sussex

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Instrument Technician with over 30 years' experience in Live Events of every stripe.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Guitar Technician

Various
Various
01.2006 - 08.2025

Clients have included Ray Davies, Bill Bailey, Paloma Faith, Lisa Stansfield, London Jazz Festival, SouthBank Centre, Barbican Centre.

Instrument Technician

GWB Productions
School of Rock/Asia Tour
12.2023 - 09.2024

Ensured onstage instruments were prepared and in optimal condition for live shows.

Instrument Technician

Bill Bailey
/ UK Arena Tour
02.2024 - 03.2024

Responsible for all Instruments.

Instrument Technician

Phil McIntyre Productions
/ We Will Rock You
05.2023 - 08.2023

Primary responsibility was the offstage Band. I also assisted the Sound and LX Teams.

Instrument Technician

Really Useful Group
/ School of Rock / New London Theatre
08.2016 - 03.2020

Managed running and maintenance of all onstage instruments, ensuring optimal performance during shows.

Collaborated with Sound Team and Cast to facilitate specific instrument setups, contributing to seamless show execution.

Developed cue plot to streamline scene changes, enhancing show flow.

Provided essential training to department deputies to ensure adherence to procedures.

Instrument Technician

Mark Rubenstein Productions
Close To You / Merniers Chocolate Factory and The Criterion
06.2015 - 02.2016

Responsible for all Instruments and assisting a small Sound Team with any onstage issues.

Orchestra Assistant

L.S.O/ L.P.O/B.B.C S.O
2006 - 2016

Provided stage support for a number of orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, during concerts from Glyndebourne Opera Festival to the Proms.

Instrument Techncian

Mark Rubenstein Productions
Once / Phoenix Theatre
01.2013 - 03.2015

Responsible for all Instruments and Instrument mics. This was a sizeable Music Department that required a constant maintenance schedule.

Instrument Technician

Crosbie/ Marlow Productions
Backbeat / London/ Toronto/ L.A
09.2011 - 01.2013

Responsible for all onstage Instruments and Amplification.

Stage Manager

Various
2009 - 2012

I have worked as a Stage Manager across London venues including the South Bank Centre and Kokos.

I have also managed stages at the V Festival and Cornbury.

Musician

Various
1995 - 2011

Performed as a musician in multiple bands with record deals from Sony Music and Instant Karma Records, contributing to writing, recording, and touring original music.

Worked as a live session musician on various tours, providing musical expertise and support to enhance live performances.

Education

Leaving Certificate -

Douglas Community School, Cork
1993

Irish equivalent of 4 A Levels

Skills

Instrument Technician

Stage Manager

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Instrument setup
  • Stage management

Stage Hand

Certification

City and Guilds Level 2 Bicycle Mechanic

Interests

Outside of work my main pre-occupations are Bikes and Books When Im not out on my Bike I am reading about Art, History, Politics, Philosophy and Punk Rock

Timeline

Instrument Technician - Bill Bailey
02.2024 - 03.2024
Instrument Technician - GWB Productions
12.2023 - 09.2024
Instrument Technician - Phil McIntyre Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Instrument Technician - Really Useful Group
08.2016 - 03.2020
Instrument Technician - Mark Rubenstein Productions
06.2015 - 02.2016
Instrument Techncian - Mark Rubenstein Productions
01.2013 - 03.2015
Instrument Technician - Crosbie/ Marlow Productions
09.2011 - 01.2013
Guitar Technician - Various
01.2006 - 08.2025
Orchestra Assistant - L.S.O/ L.P.O/B.B.C S.O
2006 - 2016
Stage Manager - Various
2009 - 2012
Douglas Community School - Leaving Certificate,
Musician - Various
1995 - 2011
Stephen Hackett