Brandon Grech

Highly motivated and detail-orientated Lighting Technician with over 5 years' experience within the live events and production industry. Skilled in preparing, maintaining, servicing and managing professional lighting equipment to ensure operational readiness for live events and projects. Experienced in warehouse operations, stock control, equipment testing, and inventory management systems including HireTrack and Office 365.

Strong understanding of lighting control systems and protocols, with working knowledge of a large range of lighting fixtures and consoles, including Avolites, GrandMA, Chamsys, Chauvet, Martin, Robe and many more! A Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high standards of organisation, safety, and compliance within fast-paced warehouse and event production environments. Proficient in setting up, operating and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment to ensure a seamless event execution.

Known for my desire to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment. A proactive team player with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a professional approach to customer, supplier, and colleague interactions. Physically fit and experienced in manual handling, loading/unloading vehicles, rigging and derigging lighting and sound equipment.

Lighting Technician at IPS (2025-06 – Present)

• Prepared, maintained and managed lighting equipment to ensure full operational readiness for events and productions.
• Serviced, tested and repaired lighting equipment including firmware/sofware updates and moving light maintenance.
• Accurately checked equipment in and out using HireTrack inventory management sofware.
• Ensured compliance with statutory regulations including PAT testing and equipment safety standards.
• Maintained clean, organised and efficient warehouse and storage areas.
• Worked collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet strict project deadlines.
• Reported equipment shortages, damages and consumable requirements promptly to department management.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the lighting department and warehouse operations.
• Represented the company professionally when interacting with clients, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Identify damages or faults for lighting equipment.
• Carrying out small repairs, if not escalating them to the workshop departments.
• Changing or replacing lighting Gobos for a range of different fixtures, in addition to lamps on fixtures with a high lamp hour count.
• Basic knowledge of Art-Net, sACN and MA-Net environments.
• Knowledge of networking including IP and Subnet addressing.

Live Events Technician - Lighting and Sound at Motion (2021-07 – 2025-06)

• Working as a part of a team to set up, operate and maintain lighting and sound equipment for live music events, ensuring high-quality audio and visual experiences.
• Assisted senior technicians in setting up lighting rigs and sound systems for live events of various calibre.
• Experience with various audio visual equipment, including mixers, amplifiers and lighting consoles.
• Building and configuration of LED video walls.
• Collaborating with event coordinators, promoters and performers to design light schemes that complements the artistic vision of each event.
• Collaborating with videographers and artists for promotional and advertising videos.
• Monitoring live sound levels and adjusting equipment settings in real-time to accommodate varying performance dynamics.
• Conducting regular equipment checks and troubleshoot technical issues promptly to minimize any risks during events.
• Testing and preparing a range of different audio and lighting equipment, ensure all equipment is show ready and functional.
• Working across multiple venues sites, with regular attendance to Motion's sister venue, Document.
• Providing guidance and in-house technical support to freelance engineers and touring lighting engineers.
• Programming shows, patching fixtures and busking using Avolites Tiger-Touch II.

Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Music Production – The British and Irish Modern Music institute (2023-06)

Diploma for Music Practitioners – Hertfordshire College of Music (2023-06)