Nick Sprudd

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Buddy Holly Productions

  Feb 2001 - Dec 2001

  Sound Operator

  Responsible for smooth running of all backstage sound requirements.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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