Nick Sprudd

Nick Sprudd

Senior Sound Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced multi-skilled technician for theatre, events and TV.

  • Education

    • Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

      1997 - 1998
      Post Graduate Diploma Stage Management
    • Colchester Institute

      1993 - 1996
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Music
  • Experience

    • NMEC (Millennium Dome)

      Jul 1999 - Aug 2000
      Senior Sound Engineer

      A senior member of a 35 strong department responsible for site-wide sound requirements. Personally, responsible for seven conference suites, portable sound rigs for various uses and radio microphone usage within the dome.

    • West Side Story National Tour

      Aug 2000 - Dec 2000
      Sound Operator

      Responsible for the running and maintenance of radio microphones, comms, Q-lights and CCTV requirements of the show, front of house desk cover and all backstage sound requirements.

    • Qdos Entertainment

      Dec 2000 - Jan 2001
      Head of Sound

      Responsible for front of house sound during performances, upkeep and maintenance of sound equipment, and training and supervising of No.2 Sound.

    • Buddy Holly Productions

      Feb 2001 - Dec 2001
      Sound Operator

      Responsible for smooth running of all backstage sound requirements.

    • Qdos Entertainment

      Dec 2001 - Jan 2002
      Head of Sound

      Responsible for front of house sound during performances, upkeep and maintenance of sound equipment, and training and supervising of No.2 Sound.

    • Royal Shakespeare Company

      Mar 2002 - Oct 2004
      Sound Technician

      Responsible for desk operation and programming, radio mic running, get ins/outs, changeovers, upkeep and maintenance of sound equipment, and training and supervising of casual staff, in Stratford and on tour.

    • Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru | Wales Millennium Centre

      Oct 2004 - Oct 2020

      Providing front line technical cover for shows, supervising full-time and casual staff and the running of shows. Production Management of one-day events and shows across various performance spaces. Assisting technical managers in preparing venue for incoming shows, and deputising for them in their absence. Specifying and installing new equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting of existing equipment. Rota-ing, training and line management for casual staff members. Covering all aspects of show operation, specialising in sound and electrics. Participating in fit ups and get outs, maintenance program and new building snagging issues.

      • Deputy Technical Manager

        Sept 2007 - Oct 2020
      • Stage Technician

        Oct 2004 - Sept 2007
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rigging for the Entertainment Industry

      Total Solutions
      Mar 2007
    • 3a & 3b Mobile Vertical & Boom

      International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2023
    • Dante Certification Level 1

      Audinate
      Sept 2024
    • NA7909-3 Temporary Electrical Systems

      City & Guilds
      Mar 2019
    • Managing Safely

      IOSH
      May 2013
    • Enhanced Check

      Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
      Jul 2019
    • C&G 2382-17 Requirements for Electrical Installations

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2008
    • HSE First Aid at Work

      ST. JOHN AMBULANCE IN WALES (PRIORY FOR WALES)
      Sept 2018
    • C&G 2377 Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing

      City & Guilds
      Apr 2005