James Deacon

Sound engineer in UK / UAE

James Deacon

Sound engineer in UK / UAE

Portfolio available here: https://bit.ly/jamesdeaconportfolio

I’m an Audio Engineer focussing mostly on my main passion of live music with all round experience in corporate, theatre, events, festivals and nightclubs.

I also own a lot of my own equipment including: Allen & Heath SQ5, Midas M32r, and digital stageboxes, full industry standard microphone package as well as PA systems suitable for a range of events.

I own a Ford Transit Custom van in the UK and have a full, clean driving licence.

Venue Work:

XOYO, The Lana Dubai, Hard Rock Cafe London, Armani Pavilion at The Burj Khalifa Dubai, Village Underground, Bedford Esquires, The Bear Club

Other Notable Work:

Donald Trump, President of the United States' Trade Agreement: Abu Dhabi, UAE - Chief Audio Engineer for live and broadcast

COP28: Dubai, UAE, November - December 2023 - Sound Operator

Google Cloud Launch Event: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 2023 - A2

Various work with production companies and artists on festivals (Glastonbury, Reading, Isle of Wight, Standon Calling, All Points East, Field Day), corporate and community events inc. work for Encore PA, FoxWylie, Acoustics LTD, Extreme, Remedy Sound and more.

New State Music Live Sessions: 2020-2022: Sound Supervisor, equipment hire, monitor mixing, mixing and mastering

MOBO TV Live - 2014 - 2016: Sound Supervisor

Live Touring Highlights:

La Voix - January 2020 - Present: Technical Manager and FOH on UK Theatre Tour

The Dolly Show - September 2021 - Present: FOH on Worldwide Theatre Tour

AJ Tracey: FOH and MONS for a 4 night London residency. With performances from Stormzy, Jme and Skepta

SK Shlomo: Glastonbury 2016 (The Park Stage, Rum Shack, Shangri-La Hell Stage) FOH and TM.

Roni Size - August 2018 - Present: Backline Technician & Dep. Monitor Engineer, inc. dates at Dreamland, South West Four Festival and Electric Brixton

Wilko Johnson - May 2018: Backline Technician and Audio Assistant - Working for Codex Audio for live performance on The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One

Only Sun - October 2019 - Present: Indie Pop Band recently completing a 2nd UK Tour including a London show at The Garage

Power of Muzik / Asher Knight - February 2018 - May 2018: FOH on UK School Tour and festival dates.

SONS: 2017 - Present: FOH for Grunge / Punk duo inc. dates at Reading, Isle of Wight & The Great Escape Festivals and Le Truskel in Paris.

  • Work
    • Freelance Sound Engineer
  • Education
    • Ashcroft High School, Luton
    • The Elstree UTC, Borehamwood