David Watkinson

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Sound Supervisor @ IMG
new york, new york, united states
David Watkinson's Location
London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About David Watkinson

Audio Engineer and Project Manager skilled in Broadcast, Music and Entertainment and Live Events with 18 years freelance experiences

David Watkinson's Current Company Details
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Sound Supervisor
new york, new york, united states
Website:
img.com
Employees:
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David Watkinson Work Experience Details
  • Formula 1
    Freelance Audio Engineer
    Formula 1 Sep 2017 - Present
    World Wide
    Working for the Production Department as part of the Audio Team at the remote Formula 1 Broadcast Centre, I mix Formula One's pres shows (pre and post race shows) as well as Formula Ones exclusive content ‘F1 Live’ channel during F1 track action.
  • Img
    Sound Supervisor
    Img Aug 2020 - Present
    Currently working on a range of different productions at their studios in West London. Mostly world feeds of The ATP Tennis Tour, UEFA international football and Premier League Football.
  • Gfinity Plc: Esports Solutions
    Sound Supervisor
    Gfinity Plc: Esports Solutions Oct 2021 - Present
    Working across the Esports calendar on various sports and competitions, mixing their live TX.
  • Karma
    Sound Supervisor
    Karma Mar 2020 - Present
    Working across various live and recorded projects at their studios in Windsor and on-site in and around London.
  • Timeline Television
    Sound Assistant
    Timeline Television Dec 2019 - Present
    Multiple
    Working across multiple sports OB from horse racing to football both on site and also at their studios in Ealing.
  • Dwaudio
    Project Manager / Founder
    Dwaudio Jun 2007 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    For the last 10 years I have built up and run a small successful business supplying audio and lighting systems, technical personnel and production services to corporate clients and the entertainment industry. During this time I have worked as technical producer on events for the RAF and the Army (Christmas shows in Afghanistan), R&R Event Agency, Starbucks, Swiss Bank (Award show with previous X-factor contestants) and River Island amongst others.
  • Heart | Productions
    Freelance Event Supervisor
    Heart | Productions Jun 2017 - Present
    World Wide
    As part of the Formula E tour, I have been working with Heart Productions to deliver brand activations within the E Village. This has ranged from overseeing the building of structures to helping manage local crews on-site and even laying temporary flooring. An 'all hands on deck' approach and some tough weather conditions have made for some interesting scenarios. The tour has seen the team travel through Europe, Africa and the Americas.
  • Vibration Group
    Freelance Sound Engineer
    Vibration Group Feb 2016 - Present
    Worldwide
    As a freelancer I've worked on a wide range of events for Full Circle and the Vibration Group. From European tours with Facebook to experiential events and product launches, as well as one off sporting and large live music events. The roles require a high standard of live audio knowledge and an ability to work under pressure, whilst also being able to liaise with the client directly and manage their needs and expectations on site. I've also been drafted in to work at some of their flagship event spaces at Landing 42, Old Billingsgate and OXO2.
  • Westfield
    Freelance Sound Engineer/ Supervisor
    Westfield Nov 2013 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    I’ve been working as part of the in-house technical team at Westfield for just under 10 years on many varied events. I’ve dealt with a whole manner of tasks from installing, aligning, maintaining and running various sound systems as well as other technical equipment, driving and managing crews on stage builds, small and large activations and the overnight get outs as well as overseeing external companies during event builds. I’ve lead the sound crew on their bigger events such as the prestigious Mayor Of London Gigs Final as well as working on their large scale music events with Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga and recent live streams with Ocean Live of Lewis Capaldi concerts. In addition I’ve also helped grow their in-house entertainment programme ‘Westfield Presents’ which has received great acclaim from both senior Westfield management and outside awards bodies.
  • Hire Tech Solutions
    Freelance Av Technician
    Hire Tech Solutions Mar 2008 - Present
    Various World Wide
    Working freelance for Hire Tech Solutions I have performed a number of roles in the UK and overseas. These have ranged from AV and IT Technician for blue chip companies such as Morgan Stanley, Moody's and Bank of America to working with the British Film Institution syncing a live orchestra to video playback of Alfred HItchcock films.
  • Tech Music Schools
    Freelance Sound Engineer
    Tech Music Schools Mar 2007 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    I’ve been working with Tech Music Schools for nearly 8 years now. In that time I've advised on the sound reinforcement facilities at showcases and in the school, engineered shows, managed the technical aspects of some of the larger events and liaised with venues directly on their behalf. Most events will require me to manage a small team of 1-3 technicians on site.
  • Flash Technical Production
    Director
    Flash Technical Production Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
    United Kingdom
    My business partner and I established ourselves over a short 2 and a half year period and ran a successful production company. Working with agencies and a selection of music artists we took care of all things technical for events and music concerts. From pitching to the end client with a concept, to design and implementation and delivery; we offered both a turnkey solution as well as bolstering existing equipment onsite. Culminating in our largest event; a music festival in a nature reserve for 3000 people in a big top for a large insurance company. We managed everything on-site from temporary structures to technical installation to power to security and even toilets. Artists we worked with included Craig David, Kaiser Chiefs, The Feeling and Rick Parfit Jnr, alongside companies such as the BBC and Bafta.

David Watkinson Education Details

  • London College Of Music
    London College Of Music
    1St

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David Watkinson attended London College Of Music.

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