Finlay
Wilson
Two years behind the desk at professional venues across Nottingham — mixing bands, solving problems, and shaping the sound of live events.
Live performances meet a love for tinkering with technology.
I'm Finlay — a Live Sound Engineer who's spent the past two years studying on the Live & Technical Events course at Confetti College, gaining real-world experience mixing for music events along the way. My goal is to become a sound operator mixing for local venues in Nottingham and beyond, working with bands and bringing their sound to life.
Mixing for live events combines my passion for live performances with my desire to tinker and experiment with technology. I've always loved debugging issues and figuring out problems — and I've managed to channel those skills directly into mixing. I love getting to the bottom of things and trying new solutions to old and new problems.
What I Bring to the Desk
A technical foundation sharpened by nearly two years of hands-on mixing in professional-grade venues across multiple genres.
Live Mixing
FOH and monitor mixing for bands across a variety of genres in professional venues — from intimate sets to full productions.
Venue Operation
Experienced in Metronome P1 & P2, both professional-grade music venues, handling full signal chain and system operation.
Problem Solving
A natural debugger — quick diagnosis and resolution of signal chain issues under pressure, always looking for better solutions.
External Events
Sound operation beyond the college — festivals, cultural events, and community productions across Nottingham and Derby.
Multi-Genre
Mixing a multitude of bands across genres — adapting EQ, dynamics, and staging to suit each act and audience.
Collaboration
Working with artists, event organisers, and technical crews to deliver cohesive production on every show.
Sneinton Festival Upcoming
Sound operator for the upcoming Sneinton Festival in Nottingham City
Metronome P1 & P2, Nottingham
Nearly 2 years mixing a multitude of bands across genres in professional-grade music venues
Hockley Hustle, Nottingham
Sound operator for the multi-venue music festival across Hockley
Otaku Link & JapanFest, Derby
Sound assistance for multiple Japan / anime themed cultural events
Live & Technical Events
Confetti College, Nottingham — Two years studying the full spectrum of live event production with a focus on sound engineering. Hands-on experience in professional venues, digital console operation, PA systems, event management, and real-world show conditions.
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