When did you first start working for Adlib?  October 2009

 

What’s your job title? Apprentice Sound Engineer

 

How old are you? 20

 

How was your interest in production embellished at school? Played in bands, loved live sound and all the technical side of a gig

 

When you left school did you know what you wanted to do? Did you go on to further education?  At the time, all I knew was I loved music, so I decided to attend college and study Music Practice for three years.

What led you to join Adlib? At the time, I had been more interested in gaining work in recording/production, however the opportunity to work at Adlib arose and I took it with boths hands!

Was there anyone throughout school/uni/college that you would describe as a mentor? No, not particularly. All the people I had been in contact with weren’t necessarily practicing what they teach and, as such, I never had anyone to really learn from.

What was your first experience of working for Adlib? When I first started, it was harder than I thought! There was a lot to learn, but there was always plenty of people around to help and guide me.

Was working for Adlib what you expected? Definitely, since working here I’ve found that it’s a great company to work for and very professional.  The company takes a lot of pride in the work done between gigs to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Is it really glamorous working out on big gigs? No, not really. The reality is that it’s hard work and long days. However, the feeling you get at the end of a gig when it sounded great and everything run smoothly is very rewarding.

What does a typical working day for you entail? When not on gigs, we will be working in the warehouse loading trucks, prepping gigs and conducting repairs and maintenance.

What is the best part of your job? And the worst? The best part is heading out on gigs; you get to go to different locations around the country to different venues. You get to work with lots of different types of equipment.

What advice would you give to school leavers who want to get into the industry? If you see the opportunity to get in with a company, take it. You can learn alot quicker about your field that way. Another idea is trying to get in with a local crew, you gain lots of hands on experience with equipment and there are plenty of people about to answer questions. Above all, work really hard and try to be the best you can at any task given.