ENTERTAINMENT

Overview

Over my time in VET Entertainment, I have participated in a wide range of live production and performance projects, including school showcases, assemblies, liturgies, and community events. While some projects were smaller in scale, each contributed to my development in technical skills, stage management, event coordination, and team collaboration. My work has been recognized both within the College, where I was rehired for subsequent events, and externally, leading to employment opportunities with professional production companies. These experiences have built my versatility, adaptability, and confidence in all areas of entertainment production.

Work Experience

Opera House Work Experience

During my week of work experience at the Sydney Opera House (29 hours), I shadowed senior professionals across audio, lighting, staging, logistics, and stage management departments. I gained hands-on insight into large-scale live production, learning about FOH mixing, patching, lighting systems, stage terminology, and cue sheet operations. I also developed an understanding of stage management documentation, communication systems, and event logistics. This experience gave me valuable industry knowledge and strengthened my technical confidence and collaboration skills in professional production environments.

Two crew members operating camera and lighting equipment backstage in a theater, with a stage and audience seats in the background.
Two people standing in a theater backstage area, facing a wall with various equipment and cables.
Two young men are working on a large stage or equipment rig, one is adjusting or inspecting a pipe or hose, with a bucket and tools nearby.
Two young men working on an electrical or technical setup with wires, switches, and control boxes on a black wall.
Two men stand in a utility room, engaged in conversation next to a large electrical panel with numerous cables.
Two men in backstage area surrounded by cables and equipment, with one operating a fog machine.
Two men working on a production or stage setup, surrounded by technical equipment, with a bright light and a large window or screen in the background.
Behind-the-scenes view of a television or theater production control room with sound and video equipment, showing two people working at a console with multiple monitors, and a stage visible through a window in the background.

The Digivan

Link to Podcast Episode

As part of my VET Entertainment studies, I had the opportunity to work with Skilled Engineer in the Digivan, producing a podcast and learning about audio recording in a semi-studio environment. I gained hands-on experience in live and recorded sound, performing and recording instruments, managing audio levels, and conducting interviews with others. This project deepened my understanding of sound production and creative media processes, and ultimately led to being awarded the Skilled Engineer Student of the Year Award in recognition of my performance and professionalism.

School Events

Across 2024 and 2025, I contributed to numerous school and community events through my role in VET Entertainment, accumulating extensive hands-on experience in live production, audio, lighting, staging, and event management. I assisted with showcases, assemblies, liturgies, and large-scale performances, refining my technical and teamwork skills through consistent participation. These projects allowed me to develop advanced knowledge in digital and analog audio systems (M32R, ZED18), lighting operation (ChamSys QuickQ20, Jands Stage CL), and vision control (Roland HD V-60HD). My dedication to each event, regardless of scale, strengthened my confidence in professional environments and prepared me for real-world production work, eventually leading to re-employment by the College and external production opportunities.

View of a sound mixing console and audio equipment on a table at a live music event. In the background, musicians are playing instruments on stage, with purple and pink lighting.
A young man holding a microphone on a stage with musical instruments including drums, guitar, and microphone stand.
Music stage with drums, guitars, keyboard, microphones, and chairs, black curtains backdrop, framed posters on the side wall.
Music stage with red drum set and guitar, a large screen on the left, chairs and tables, and stage lighting in a room with white walls and black ceiling.
Two young men in school uniforms with yellow and black striped ties and blazers, wearing headphones, sitting at a table with audio equipment and laptops, participating in a sound or music production event.
Students at a school event, some playing a video game on a large screen, others standing and talking outside the Mary Our Good Mother Chapel at a Christian college.
A man in a white shirt and black pants crouching on a brick floor, working with black cables and connectors near a table with electronic equipment.
Empty stage with black flooring, black curtains, a large white screen, lighting equipment, and a metal truss structure in a room with blue carpet.
Two women work on sound mixing equipment at a table with digital audio mixers, tablets, and sheets of paper. In the background, a woman plays a cello on a stage with a blue patterned carpet.
Concert stage with a musician playing the trombone, a drummer, and a grand piano in the background. Sound equipment and control panels in the foreground, with a black curtain backdrop.
View from a sound booth overlooking a jazz band on stage, featuring a trombone player, a drummer, and a pianist, with stage lighting and sound equipment in the foreground.
A young man in a white shirt and black pants kneels on a brick floor, holding a power strip with multiple outlets and plugged-in cables. There are tangled wires around him, and a black speaker or electronic device nearby. The background shows a brick
Students and adults in school uniforms gathered around a DJ station with sound equipment in a classroom or auditorium.
A man with dark curly hair wearing a white shirt and dark trousers is opening a black carrying case with microphones and batteries inside, placed on a red chair. The background features a brick wall and a colorful abstract art piece.
Person standing inside near a large red traffic signal with an illuminated 'don't walk' symbol, next to a window with sunlight coming through.
A young person in school uniform, including a white shirt and striped tie, standing next to a red bench, is organizing a set of microphones from a black carrying case. In the background, there is a drum set and some lockers.
A table with electronic equipment including a camera on a tripod, numerous cables, and monitors at an indoor aquatic center with people visible in the background.
Students in school uniforms attending a school event, with some sitting on the floor and others standing, while a DJ plays music using professional sound equipment.
Concert stage set up with drums, microphones, and amplifiers in a dimly lit room with purple and pink lighting.
A technician sitting at a table operating a professional video or photo camera setup with multiple screens, a laptop, and audio equipment. Behind him, a group of people are standing in line at what appears to be a swimming pool or aquatic center with
Two microphones, one with yellow tape near the grill and the other with green tape, held by a person's hand in a music or recording studio with drums and musical equipment in the background.
View of an indoor swimming pool area with people sitting and standing near the pool, a digital scoreboard hanging from the ceiling, and a photo booth setup with a laptop, monitor, and various equipment on a table in the foreground.
Empty stage with musical instruments, including a drum set, keyboard, microphone, and speakers, in a venue with overhead stage lighting and wooden dance floor.
Empty stage with musical instruments including a drum set, keyboard, and amplifier, with colorful stage lights and a black curtain backdrop.
View from the sound mixing console showing a stage with a live band performing, colorful stage lights, and audience members, including a woman taking a photo, watching the show.
A man operating a video camera and laptop setup on a table, with kids dressed in festive clothing sitting on the floor nearby.
School auditorium with students seated and a band performing on stage. Music equipment, including keyboard, drums, and soundboard, visible in the foreground.
Close-up of a professional Sony HD camcorder mounted on a tripod, with empty red seats and a brick wall in the background, suggesting an event or concert venue.
An indoor musical performance with musicians and instruments set up, in front of an audience of students in uniforms. A wall features a mural of the Virgin Mary with a quote about respect for traditional custodians. The scene includes chairs, music s
Equipment setup with cameras, cables, and monitors on a table in an indoor area, possibly for filming or broadcasting.
A laptop and a tablet are on a table, with a smartphone, a roll of black tape, and a black backpack nearby. The tablet is displaying a DJ software interface with a music waveform, track controls, and a profile picture. The setting appears to be near
Music equipment including a DJ controller, mixer, laptop, and drums set up in a room with a teal wall and large window.
Indoor recreational room featuring a black ping pong table with paddles and ball, surrounded by musical instruments including guitars and an amplifier, with artwork on the wall and seating in the background.
Empty stage with black curtains and giant white projector screen, two red chairs, folding tables, musical instruments including guitars, and a whiteboard with notes on it.
Empty stage set for a musical performance with purple lighting, a drum set, electric guitar, keyboard, and stage monitors.
School assembly with students in uniform, some sitting on the floor and others standing, while two students operate audio equipment.
A person wearing a green cap and T-shirt is operating a DJ or event sound and video control station with two monitors, a mixing console, and a laptop, at an indoor or outdoor event. People are standing in line or waiting nearby.
A small stage with a black surface, set up indoors with musical instruments and sound equipment in the background.
Young man standing on stage holding a microphone, preparing to perform with musical instruments including a drum set and an electric guitar, in a rehearsal or performance setting.
Music stage with drums, electric guitars, microphones, two red chairs, and a black grand piano, black curtains in the background.

Professional Experience

I have gained hands-on work by professionals in a multitude of different venues, contributing to live production and technical roles outside of the College. I have been hired by external companies to assist with events, where I applied skills in audio setup, lighting operation, stage management, and event coordination in real-world production environments. These opportunities allowed me to refine my technical expertise, problem-solving, and teamwork under professional standards, while adapting to the fast-paced demands of live performance. Working in professional venues also enhanced my confidence, communication skills, and understanding of the broader entertainment industry, bridging my classroom learning with practical, career-ready experience.

A mobile lift with a speaker system hanging from the ceiling of an indoor sports gymnasium.
A person holds a box of grilled quesadilla sandwiches with lemon wedge in the foreground at an outdoor concert or festival. In the background, people are sitting on the grass, some on blankets, enjoying the event near a stage with trees and sky overh
A choir performing on stage in a church with brick walls and colorful stained glass windows. There are several people working with music stands near the stage, and a Christmas tree is decorated on the right side.
Empty stage with musical instruments and sound equipment, person standing center stage with microphone in hand.
A tall scaffolding structure with a stage or platform at the top, set against a cloudy sky at sunset or sunrise.
Indoor sports arena with a basketball hoop mounted on the ceiling and a large electronic scoreboard on the wall. Folded metal shutters cover windows or entrances, and an orange scissor lift is parked on the floor.