Sound engineer required, April 27

Please note: certain websites have not expired this ad as requested, but just to confirm  we have already filled this position. Thank you.

Applications are now closed, please check back soon for more vacancies!

Update 08.04.13., 22:00
We have already received quite a few applications on the first day, and, as we are looking to fix as soon as possible, for this particular engagement, we are giving priority to the first people who applied. We will expire this vacancy as soon as it has been filled. Thank you everyone for your quick responses so far!

Description & Requirements

Latin / salsa band DIÁSPORA seeks a sound engineer for a confirmed contracted 10piece band engagement on Saturday 27.04.13., London (please enquire for exact postcode). The gig would require a wet hire (hire + mixing and balancing) as the band will be playing with the full horn section.

Fee:
£100 (£25 hire + £75 mixing) + reasonable expenses (transport, subsistence) anywhere within 25 miles of London / SW1A.

Timings:

• 18:00 - arrive / setup / soundcheck
  
• 20:00 - 2 x 65 minute sets with an interval
  
• 00:30 - finish
  

Setup:

• 2 x vocals (male and female)
  
• Electric piano
  
• Electric bass
  
• 2 x percussion (kit / timbale setup and congas)
  
• 4 x horns (alto sax doubling flute + backing vox, tenor sax, trombone, trumpet)

Bonus:
Love of Latin music and / or experience in working within the jazz / funk / salsa / soul circuits desirable but not essential.

For more information on DIÁSPORA, please visit www.diasporamusic.co.uk, or click the tab on the top right of this website.

How to apply:

Before applying, please check through the list of prerequisites on the opportunities page, or click HERE

Please EMAIL diasporamusic@me.com, including:

1. Name and contact details
2. Name and contact details of 2 referees (musical directors and / or bands with whom you have worked within the last 12 months
   
3. CV
4. Home postcode and proposed method of transport
5. Inventory / list of equipment

Please feel free to email with any questions prior to submitting your application.

Application schedule:

No application deadline but appointment will be made on a first-come-first-served basis subject to approval. We will arrange one-off meetings in your areas and make an offer to the first suitable supplier.

T&C

Please email, do not phone. Please do not apply if you are not available on the above date / timings or if you charge a higher fee than that listed. Please note: appointment will be made on merit. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we are certainly keen to establish a good relationship and keep you in mind as first priority call for other engagements. Thank you and look forward to meeting you soon! :-)