Matt_drumz Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hey all I posted a topic on here a few months ago about possible work experience, and have got in touch with some local lighting companies, but I was just wondering if there was anyone based in the Woking/Guildford area that would be prepared to offer me any kind of work experience either in lighting or sound. I have had experience in both areas, ranging from rigging lights in churches and village hallls, and rigging PA and lighting for local gigs and the like. I currently work for an amateur Drama group based in Brookwood, Surrey, and have recently completed a lighting and PA rig for a pantomime they put on. However, my theory is not up to scratch, and I would like to improve my knowledge in both areas, and get as much on-the-job experience as I can. Thanks in advance, please drop me a message if you can offer me anything. Regards Matt Wisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex6 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Try Storm Lighting in Woking. www.stormlighting.co.uk - Unnecessary quote of entire previous post removed. Unless you need to make it clear which aspect of a preceeding post you're replying to, or if you're going back to respond to a post from much earlier in a lengthy topic, by all means quote the whole post. But when the post is the only other one in the topic and is right there directly above the response, there's no need. See here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timperrett Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Try Sound By Design http://www.soundbydesign.net/ for sound stuff, they are in Woking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi Matt It sounds like you're in the same position I was in 14 years ago (how time flies!). As 'who you know' is just as important as 'what you know', especially in this industry, I decided to do work experience with a big West London lighting firm who seemed to have all the interesting productions. It paid off, with a summer job and then a fixed position. After a few years I went freelance. I was commuting about 4 1/2 hours a day (from Surrey too), but the contacts I made back then are still paying my bills today, so it was worth the effort. Let us know how you get on, and good luck! B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatty_head Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 hey I did work experiance for my local rep theatre last year. they then offered me a job as a caual crew member. I am now ASM on full equity contract whilst still at college. its definatly worth doing as the people u meet will teach you what you need and provide brilliant contacts.best of lucknicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.