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Shiraz Ebrahim

London,ON

Summary

I'm a music industry professional with 23+ years of experience in my field. I have worked on both sides of the board - as a touring recording artist, a touring audio tech/tour manager and as a house AV tech. My experience and skill-set is very broad, allowing me to be effective in almost any position in this business.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Live Music Co-Ordinator / Audio Tech

Palasad SocialBowl
09.2021 - Current
  • All functions related to AV services required for live performance events sound, lights, projection.
  • Responsible for communications w. artists post-contract this includes time and stage management requirements on an event basis, rider fulfillment, and tech fulfillment.
  • Cultivate and Maintain strong working relationships with hundreds of artists, managers and agents. Many of my business relationships span decades.
  • Responsible for various improvement projects related to production of events for Palasad everything from basic carpentry to electronics.

Head Sound Tech

Call The Office
06.2008 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for basic stewardship / maintenance of the house system.
  • Responsible for basic staffing of the sound dept.
  • Ability to work on a plethora of analog and digital audio equipment - incl. numerous models of audio consoles and outboard gear
  • Responsible for day-to-day stage management of a variety of events - ranged from rock shows, to more "cabaret" style events.
  • Ability to work under tight time constraints in a fast paced and stressful environment.

Freelance AV Tech

Self
07.2003 - Current
  • All of the responsibilities related to a house AV tech position on an event based basis.
  • Have worked in all venues in London, ON at one time or another - Rec Room Masonville, London Music Hall, Rum Runners, Call The Office, Palasad Socialbowl and many others.

Education

Diploma - Recorded Music Production

Fanshawe College
London, ON
06-1999

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Deep River, ON
06-1998

Skills

  • Audio equipment maintenance
  • Live sound engineering
  • Stage management
  • Event production planning
  • Strong abilities to work co-operatively with other techs/artists
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong troubleshooting skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Live Music Co-Ordinator / Audio Tech

Palasad SocialBowl
09.2021 - Current

Head Sound Tech

Call The Office
06.2008 - 07.2021

Freelance AV Tech

Self
07.2003 - Current

Diploma - Recorded Music Production

Fanshawe College

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Shiraz Ebrahim