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Shadow Beth O’Leary ME Tech on Kylie Minogue

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow monitor system tech Beth O’Leary on Kylie Minogue.

Beth O’Leary is a freelance live sound engineer and tech-based in Sheffield, England. Over the last ten years, she has done everything from pushing boxes in tiny clubs to touring arenas and spends a lot of her life in muddy fields working on most of the major festivals in the UK. She has a particular passion for flying PA, the black magic that is RF, travel, and good coffee. 

Read Beth’s Blog

The experience will focus on the monitor system set up and Beth’s responsibilities. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD. Unfortunately, members will not be able to stay for the show (unless you have a ticket).

Kylie Minogue – European Dates

September:
18th: Metro Radio Arena Newcastle
20th: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
21st: Genting Arena Birmingham
22nd: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
24th: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
26th, 27th, 28th: O2 Arena London
30th: SSE Hydro Arena Glasgow

October:
1st: Manchester Arena Manchester
3rd: Echo Arena Liverpool
4th: First Direct Arena Leeds
7th: 3Arena Dublin
8th: SSE Arena Belfast

Please fill out this application and send a resume to soundgirls@soundgirls.org with Beth in the subject line. If you are selected to attend, information will be emailed to you.

 

Overtones Acapella Choir Seeks Sound Engineer – Paid

The Overtones are looking for an experienced Sound Mixer or Audio Engineer to teach a hands-on class of 8 “experienced novices” how to operate the Soundcraft SI Performer 1 console so that they can live-mix their organization’s semi-annual choir concerts.

Need to cover the basics then move into advanced topics such as presets, outputs, bus and matrix mixing, room and mike EQ, Effects, Groups, Inserts… Everything they would need to setup the board before the show, troubleshoot common problems, and operate the board during the show with one-touch presets and some minor tweaking. The organization is also adding a Soundcraft UI24 (the iPad operated version of the Si Performer 1) and would like to cover the use of that item also. The organization will provide the mixing console and all mikes/speakers for classes and one session (up to two hours) for the instructor to familiarize themselves with the console prior to the class. Anticipating ~6 hours of training, probably in 3 evening/weekend sessions. $300

Happening Festival – Seeks Volunteers – NYC

Happening Festival is a music celebration with an all-star, women-led lineup of powerful & talented female vocalists and musicians.

Artist collaborations and installations from females across the art/film/fashion community will be featured throughout the grounds. The festival in its DNA is a non-political avenue for women to exhibit their talent center stage and for the community (open to all) to come together in support of arts and the women’s movement.

The festival will benefit victims of sexual assault and violence.

The event is May 19, 2019 and will take place in NYC. Happening Festival is seeking 30 volunteers to fill these postions. Volunteers will be expected to work 15 hours. All volunteers will be fed. Artist Relations Manager / Stage Manager / Show Runners / Production Runners / Green Room – Hospitality / Sound AV / Light / Sound Engineer etc.

email your interest to info@happeningent.com and tell them SoundGirls sent you.

 

 

Intern with Sennheiser at AES NY 2018

Sennheiser & Neumann are seeking two members of SoundGirls to intern with the company during the 2018 AES NY show. Interns will need to be available from Oct. 16 – 19, 2018

Dates and Times

Responsibilities

AES NY takes place at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Payment will be a pair of Sennheiser headphones and microphone:HD280Pro and e835. You will also receive a letter of recommendation upon successful close of the show.

You’re also welcome to join Sennheiser for dinner each evening.

Please send a cover letter of why you would like to intern and a resume to soundgirls@soundgirls.org

 

Shadowing Opportunity w/ FOH Engineer Edgardo “Verta” Vertanessian

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Edgardo “Verta” Vertanessian.

Verta is currently FOH Engineer for Vance Joy. Verta has over 22 years of experience having mixed and system teched for a wide range of musical genres in venues ranging from clubs to stadiums. FOH Engineer for Vance Joy, Juanes, Lil Wayne (ME) and more. He has been the system tech/crew chief on tours ranging from Taylor Swift, The Who, Rihanna, Jay Z – Kayne West and more.

The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD and members will most likely be invited to stay for the show (TBD).

Vance Joy – European Dates

Vance Joy – Australian Dates

Additional Dates

Please fill out this application and send a resume to soundgirls@soundgirls.org with Verta in the subject line. If you are selected to attend, information will be emailed to you.

 

Be Bold, Be You, & Be Proud

We are all amazing women; we do great things, experience amazing events, and live in wonderful ways. We are strong role models and have strong role models. We are moms, significant others, teachers, bosses, trendsetters, friends, and leaders.

All these traits are wonderful and amazing qualities that many people look up too. So then why do a lot of us as women self-deprecate? Why do we not accept compliments when they are well deserved, we don’t take ownership of our significant achievements, and we don’t lead without fear of being called a bitch. Part of it is some of our less progressive counterparts accelerating the way we feel, but I think this idea has been ingrained in us over centuries. We tell ourselves things that bring us down, and we allow others to talk or act that way to us as well. We feel the need to search for approval than to already know we are doing the right thing. We need to accept ourselves for all our strengths and weaknesses, but that does not require us to tear ourselves down. We have enough people that will do that for us. Since we are such magnificent women, it’s time for us to start changing this for ourselves.

Think about the last time you looked at a picture of yourself – did you look at it without thinking something negative about yourself or did you start picking it a part? Thinking or even saying out loud “I have ugly bags under my eyes,” “I didn’t stand right,” or “I look fat.” Maybe you didn’t even look at it because you already knew you looked terrible because you’ve told yourself that so many times you think it is true.  Society markets to us that we need to be skinnier, dress differently, act differently, and more. As a result, we do it to ourselves too. Society brings us down enough. We don’t need to do it to ourselves, and we definitely don’t need to do it to each other. We need to make sure our false opinions of ourselves don’t turn into our realities.

I think it’s time we challenge ourselves to reset the trend. I know so many strong women, yet this still seems to be engrained in us as those strong women also deal with these feelings and thoughts.  It’s time for a change, and it starts with us. Look at that picture and see your health, beauty, strength, and remember the moment in which the picture was taken. Remind yourself your leadership and direction is no different than your counterpart. You are not bitchy, you are confident, and are giving clear directions! You are a leader no different than anyone else. Stop getting stuck on that one decision or one thing that did not go according to your plan; instead, focus on everything that did! Let’s be the example that all women need and change the outlook for the next generation just like the generation before us has done in other ways.

Let’s look at that picture and say, I look great! That day was so fun! Let’s be bold, be you, & be proud for those before us, those after us, and most of all for yourself

 

Missed this Week’s Top Stories? Read our Quick Round-up!

It’s easy to miss the SoundGirls news and blogs, so we have put together a round-up of the blogs, articles, and news from the past week. You can keep up to date and read more at SoundGirls.org

August Feature Profile

Karol Urban – Sound and Storytelling

The Blogs

Performance Anxiety

SoundGirls News

https://soundgirls.org/event/mexico-city-more-music-more-women/?instance_id=1324

Seeking SoundGirls For Music Expo – Nashville

Career Paths in Film and Television Sound

https://soundgirls.org/event/bringing-the-audience-closer-soundgirls-at-plasa-2018/?instance_id=1321

Hearing Health Seminar

SoundGirls and SoundGym

Shadowing Opportunity w/Guit Tech Claire Murphy

Shadowing Opportunity w/ FOH Engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan

Shadowing Opportunity w/ FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan

Shadowing Opportunity w/ ME Aaron Foye

https://soundgirls.org/event/bay-area-soundgirls-sept-meeting/?instance_id=1317

Round Up From the Internet

AES Membership Bursaries

The AES UK Section is working on the HeForShe campaign to address gender inequality within the audio industry and increase the representation of female and non-binary audio engineers.

As part of the campaign, we are pleased to announce that thanks to sponsorship from MathWorks we are able to provide 5 HeForShe Membership bursaries! 2 bursaries will be for students and 3 for early career professionals. The bursaries will cover the cost of the AES Membership. Applications are only open to female and non-binary applicants who have a connection to either Cambridge or Glasgow, such connection could be due to one of the cities being city of birth, or place of work, or where you completed a degree or are currently studying or maybe where you did a placement. The requirement for such connection is due to the fact that MathWorks has offices both in Cambridge and Glasgow and they wish to support the local communities.

Please send your application statement (max 400 words) to mariana.lopez@york.ac.uk explaining how the bursary will help your studies and future plans if you are a student and how it will help your career if you are an early career professional. Please make sure you explain what your connection to either Cambridge or Glasgow is.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on the 31st August 2018.

Exciting news from Spotify

The latest initiative with Electric Lady Studios and Berklee College of Music have launched their new EQL Studio Residency Program. You can find more info below.

Background

Women are severely underrepresented as artists, songwriters, engineers, and producers. In fact, women make up only 2% of female producers. We know that the reasons for the lack of diversity and inclusion, especially for women, in the music industry are complex and systemic. We can’t fix everything. However, we think that we have a unique opportunity to focus on creating visibility and opportunity for women in the music industry, particularly among female producer/engineers. That’s why we are partnering with Berklee College of Music and Electric Lady Studios to introduce the first-ever EQL Studio Residency.

Introducing the EQL Studio Residency

Starting in October, we will offer (3) paid Studio Residencies to women in NYC, Nashville, and London. During these paid six-month residencies, these women will have the opportunity to work in one of our studios, have access to networking and mentoring opportunities and gain valuable hands-on skills.

In NYC, we will be teaming up with iconic Electric Lady Studios where the resident will split her time between the Spotify Studios and Electric Lady Studios. In Nashville and London, the resident will work out of our Secret Genius studios where we have already shown a commitment to supporting emerging talent.

We are also partnering with Berklee College of Music’s Dean of the Professional Education Division and their newly formed Women Chair Forum. This group of female administrators will help to select the final three residents and then mentor these women for the duration of the program, providing valuable networking and coaching opportunities

Timing

The posting for these positions is live now!

Application closes at 5 pm EST on August 24
https://newsroom.spotify.com/…/announcing-the-eql-studio-r…/
Residents will start Oct 1

SoundGirls Resources

Directory of Women in Professional Audio and Production

This directory provides a listing of women in disciplines industry-wide for networking and hiring. It’s free – add your name, upload your resume, and share with your colleagues across the industry.

SoundGirls – Gaston-Bird Travel Fund

Letter for Trades and Manufacturers

Women-Owned Businesses

A More Inclusive Industry

Events

Sexual Harassment

https://soundgirls.org/about-us/soundgirls-chapters/

Jobs and Internships

Women in the Professional Audio

Shadowing Opportunity w/ FOH Engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Sean “Sully” Sullivan.

Sully has mixed FOH for everyone from Sheryl Crow, Thom Yorke,  Beck, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna & Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is currently mixing Shaina Twain.

The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD and members will most likely be invited to stay for the show (TBD).

Shaina Twain – European Dates

Shaina Twain – Australian and New Zealand Dates

Please fill out this application and send a resume to soundgirls@soundgirls.org with Sully in the subject line. If you are selected to attend, information will be emailed to you.

 

Shadowing Opportunity w/ FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan

SoundGirls Members who are actively pursuing a career in Live Sound or Concert Production are invited to shadow FOH Engineer Kevin Madigan.

The experience will focus on FOH Mixing. This is open to SoundGirls members ages 18 and over. There is one spot available for each show. Call times are TBD and members will most likely be invited to stay for the show (TBD).

Graham Nash

David Crosby

Please fill out this application and send a resume to soundgirls@soundgirls.org with Kevin Madigan in the subject line. If you are selected to attend, information will be emailed to you.

 

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