Michael Cuthbertson

Experience

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  Lifestyle Systems Pty. Ltd

  Apr 2002 - now

  Audio Specialist & Consultant

  -Provided Event Production Solutions for an extensive list of Conferences & Events, many of which have been in large arena formats here in Australia and Overseas which included FOH Operation and Production Management.-Experienced operation of Large Format mixing consoles which include but not limited to: Digico SD7/SD5/SD10/SD8, Yamaha CL/QL/PM5D/PM1D, Midas Pro Series XL8/X/3/6/9/2/1, A&H Dlive S&C Class, Avid Venue Profile/SC48 & numerous Smaller format & Studio Consoles-Provide consultant services and project technical assistance to various clients specialising in audio visual solutions including system design, acoustics, equipment integration, strategic planning, project direction and account management. Show less

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  Hillsong Church

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2010

  Production Manager & FOH Team Lead

  -Oversight of all operations for all Australian based production requirements of Hillsong Church. -Key responsibility in ensuring appropriate choices for all major system upgrades relating to audio, lighting, control and staging. -Leading staff in making successful decisions in choosing contractors and equipment for multiple large annual conferences and events many exceeding attendances in excess of 20,000 people. -Building strategic relationships with other event leaders and key production managers within Australia & overseas. -Oversight and management of budgets for equipment upgrades and ongoing maintenance.-Development of strong Business Cases, partnering with key product suppliers, and negotiating large capital purchases.-Responsible for ensuring audio engineering is of the highest standard for all services through the training and mentoring of personnel and careful selection of appropriate audio solutions. Show less

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  National Audio Systems

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2011

  Professional Audio Support and Sales

  Providing Sales and Application support to key Pro Audio brands such as d&b audiotechnik loudspeakers and Midas digital console range. Key projects included oversight and final commissioning of d&b concert system within Hillsong Church’s 2500 seat Brisbane auditorium.

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  Hillsong International Leadership College

  Feb 2012 - Nov 2021

  Lecturer in Audio Production & Production Management

  Includes course development and delivery of Audio stream established in 2012 & Production Management and Audio Recording course established in 2018 with a total of 13 units on Scope offering Cert IV and Diploma qualifications on completion.

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  New Creation Church Singapore

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2016

  Consultant/Trainer Audio Systems

  -Training support and mentoring of the New Creation Audio team prior to the opening of their new 5000 seat convention centre in Singapore. -Key audio systems included L'acoustics K1, Digico SD7 and Shure Axient radio microphone systems in main auditorium. Contracted as FOH engineer for special services and US/Israel Tours during above dates with large scale experience operating Midas Pro X and Digico SD7 Consoles.

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  Hillsong Church

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2020

  Tour Production Manager

  -Event Production Manager for Hillsong Worship & Hillsong United Tours held in USA, Europe & Israel.-Pre Tour Advance work which included, initial pre tour meetings for tour design, budget setting, rider documentation, quote liaison with vendor supply, production documentation advance with both suppliers and venues, change management with design changes, production team communication using Master Tour,-On Tour management which included but not limited to, daily production schedule on Master Tour, co-ordination of production semi for load in/out, team lead of up to 30 tour production personnel, oversight of up to 60 load in/out site casuals, oversee installation of venue staging & tour production equipment while being responsible for ensuring strict install times are met prior to soundcheck all within local requirements pertaining to venue guidelines and WHS/safe work practices. Show less

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  Lifestyle Systems

  Dec 2017 - now

  Sound Studio Design Consultant & Record Systems Designer

  -System Design/Construction/Project Management and systems integration of the Hillsong Recording Studios in Baulkham Hills, Sydney Australia, and Costa Mesa, CA, USA. -Works included Acoustic design & testing, Design & fabrication of acoustic passive & active elements, Electronics recording systems design and integration.-Currently contracted 8hrs/wk providing ongoing studio advice and electronics repair and calibration.

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  City of Sydney

  Jun 2024 - now

  Senior Audio Engineer

  Audio Engineer for events held at the Sydney Town Hall