Brian Sheil

Experience

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  Klubb FM

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2020

  Founder & CEO

  www.KlubbFM.comAt 14 years of age, I created one of Ireland's first Internet radio stations (possibly it’s first). I recognised that streaming would be the future of how audio would be consumed (too bad I was only 14). The station was then formatted upon CHR & Adult Contemporary and broadcasted 24 hours per day.In 2012, the station was re-imagined as part of my final year project and thesis at University.On 10th January, 2019, I launched the station as a fully licenced IMRO and PPI worldwide internet radio service signing some of the world's best Dance DJs to host their shows on the station including: Roger Sanchez, Mauro Picotto & Nicky Romero. I also assembled a worldwide team to execute my vision. The team were; Matthew Troughear (Website & Technical), former VP of Imaging at iHeartMedia & the Voice of LA's #1 Hit Music Station, KIIS FM, Kelly Doherty (now the Voice of Klubb FM), Nick Daley (Imaging Producer & Co-Voice of Klubb FM), Chicago's award winning writer, Lauryn Lugo (Writer). It was formatted upon playing Top 40 during the day, and at night we turn into one of the world's biggest Trance, House & EDM stations. Show less

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  Windmill Lane Recording Studios

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2012

  Student / Assistant / Runner

  Runner/Assistant on occasional commercial recording sessions at Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Ireland, while studying at Pulse College.

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  Brytestar

  Feb 2009 - now

  Music Producer & Audio Mixer/Mastering Engineer

  Produced & Mixed x8 iTunes #1sGold Disc for #1 Album in the Official Irish Album ChartsOver 30 million streams

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  Beat 102 103 FM

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Radio Broadcast Studio Engineer

  Radio Broadcast Studio Engineer for Irish music festival, Oxegen. Learned and developed my knowledge of PSquared Myriad software and Alice mixing desks.

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  MusicTech.ie

  Sept 2009 - May 2012

  Creative Director and Tutor

  I designed and taught my own ‘Music Recording Technology and Production’ curriculum to secondary school students across Carlow Town and County. A total of 63 students attended these courses over a period of 3 years.

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  RTÉ

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2012

  On Air Radio Presenter, RTÉ Pulse

  I presented and produced my own radio show 'Brian Sheil on a Thursday' which broadcast every Thursday from 4pm GMT on RTÉ Pulse.The show aired occasionally on RTE 2fm during this period.

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  JOE.ie

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  Music Article Writer
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  Spirit Radio

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2011

  On Air Radio Presenter & Producer

  Ireland's Positive Soundwww.spiritradio.ie

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  The Music Producers Guild Awards, UK

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  Nominated as ''International Producer of The Year'', 2013

  In 2012, I was nominated on the MPG's shortlist as ''International Producer of The Year'', at The Music Producers Guild Awards, London, England.I was also nominated that same year as ''International Recording Engineer of the Year'', 2013.I was the only Irish producer/engineer to be nominated at these international awards that year.

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  Local Enterprise Office/Invest in Carlow

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Runner Up (2nd) at Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE, Carlow), 2015
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  RTE

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Member of the Creative Audio & Production Department at RTÉ RadioDuties included: • Editing and Mixing promos, cross promos, sketches, main station imaging, station voiceovers & advertisements for all daily radio shows on the RTÉ 2FM weekly schedule.Member of the creative audio production team for the re-branding of RTÉ 2FM 2016 -#TheSoundOfTheNation, working closely with Pete Maguire (RTÉ/ReelWorld) and Shane Freeman (Production Engineer, RTE Radio).• Editing and Marking entire 2FM music library in-line with the vision of the Head of Creative Dept. for launch of 2FM for 2016. Show less

  • Sound & Technical Engineer

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  • Creative Audio Production Dept. at RTE Radio ~ Ireland's National Broadcaster

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
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  VISUAL Carlow

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2024

  VISUAL is an iconic multi-disciplinary arts centre in the heart of Carlow Town, just one hour south of Dublin, Ireland, with four world class gallery spaces (one being the largest space in Ireland) and a 335-seat performance space.My main responsibilities and duties include:• Theatre House Sound and Recording Engineer.• Theatre & House Show Technician (I am part of a team of five in the Technical Dept.)• Theatre Audio/Visual Technician & Operator.• Theatre Lighting Setup & Operator• Galleries Audio/Visual Technician.• Fill in for the Production & Technical Manager, when required.• Responsible for providing technical expertise and support during get in, show and get out for all theatre shows & companies. • Supervises incoming production crews and theatre practitioners.• Maintain all theatre equipment, specifically all sound and audio equipment. • Sound engineering/design and operation. • Pre-rig & Rigging for incoming theatre companies.• Projectionist for VISUAL's film club (digital film projection).• Live Sound & Mixing Engineer for incoming companies into the theatre. In-depth knowledge of Yamaha M7C, LS9 & QL5 mixing consoles.• Provide expertise to incoming companies on all sound requirements to make their show happen.• Maintains a very close network of local & national contacts in case of any technical, equipment or schedule emergencies, but also for future business endeavors. • Client-liaison and supervision of all incoming professional and amateur theatre companies, artists, bands, actors, musicals and plays for get in, show and get out.• Operational knowledge of ETC Congo & ION Lighting Desk.• Provide support to incoming Lighting Designers to achieve vision intended in the theatre's space. • I work in all four gallery spaces, specifically on the install of Audio/Visual setups. • Uninstall art work/pieces.• PAT testing all equipment in the theatre and gallery spaces to ensure equipment is in line with Health & Safety regulations. Show less In 2016, I took on the position of Technical & Facilities Manager for an interim periodMy responsibilities & duties included: • Managing the technical department and team.• Managing rosters for all technical staff.• Managing a strict technical and building facilities budget for VISUAL.• Processing and accurately documenting incoming invoices, purchase orders, and all technical staff wages for the Chief Financial Accountant (CFO).• Liasing with all incoming clients to provide all technical requirements and expertise.• Managing heating schedule for the whole building each week, strictly adhering to a budget.• Responsible for implementing Health & Safety risk assessments and fire regulations set out for staff, clients and members of the general public.• Managing security of building, paying close attention to access codes, fobs and who is in the building and where at all times. • Managing problems and issues with Plant Room - liasing with plumbers and electricians.My main achievements during this time included:• Negotiating the main security contract for VISUAL.• Requested by the CEO of VISUAL to be a member of the interview panel for applicants to the Technical & Facilities Manager position.• Successfully implementing a new system of how rosters were sent out to staff, whereby all technical staff could see their roster instantly with a click of a button on their phones. Due to the ever-changing nature of technical rosters, this made it easier for all staff to keep updated instantly on time changes, new and relevant technical info etc, and allowed me to update the roster very easily (even if off-site) without worrying about an old roster being mis-read and not having an adequate team in place for the production.• Executed a smooth 2-month transition during the ''hand-over'' period to the new incoming Technical & Facilities Manager after I didn't express an interest in the job due to other commitments at the time. Show less

  • Senior Technician

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2024

  • Theatre Technician & Head of Sound

    Apr 2009 - Oct 2024

  • Technical & Facilities Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
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  RTE

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  Sound & Technical Engineer

  Sound & Technical Engineer for the 2020 Irish General Election in the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency for RTÉ Radio 1 & RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

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  Pulse College

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2024

  Guest Lecturer

  Occasional Guest Lecturer presenting work for the BA. Hons. Music Production Degree Programme in association with Griffith College - ''The History of Music Production'' module — most notably my 3-hour talk and presentation on “The Work of David Foster” — a 16-time Grammy award winning Producer and Songwriter.

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  European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

  May 2024 - May 2024

  Juror

  I was an Official Jury Member representing Ireland on the Irish Jury panel for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final and Grand Final which was held in Malmö, Sweden, and broadcasted by the EBU to an audience of over 160 million people - the largest live TV music show in the world.