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Sibusiso Lukhele

@sibusisolukhele

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Live Sound Technician delivering reliable, high-quality audio for live events.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek full-time live-sound roles where I can operate FOH/monitor consoles, design and maintain systems, work with collaborative production teams, and continue developing technical skills in professional event environments.

Passionate and skilled Live Sound Technician and Audio Engineer with a solid foundation in technical theatre and a sharp ear for detail. My expertise lies in operating professional audio consoles like the Yamaha CL5 and Midas M32, and delivering flawless live sound reinforcement for dynamic performances, from major festivals like the National Arts Festival to university productions.

I am equally proficient in the studio, specializing in mixing and mastering for genres like Amapiano and Afro House and more. Using DAWs including REAPER, Caustic, and Audacity, I transform raw mixes into polished, release-ready tracks, with a meticulous mastering chain that ensures clarity, power, and balance.

My hands-on experience is backed by a Diploma in Performing Arts (Technical Theatre Arts & Design), where I honed my skills in live event support, system management, and technical problem-solving under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Student Sound Technician

National Arts Festival

Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year)

Operated Yamaha M7CL and CL5 consoles across multiple venues, resolved live audio issues, and repaired critical equipment to preserve sold-out performances; led cable testing and Dante networking across 10+ venues. Awarded Ndaba Award for Best Team 2024 for collaborative excellence.

Yamaha M7CL Yamaha CL5 Dante Networking FOH Mixing Signal Flow

Student Sound Technician

Tshwane University of Technology

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Mixed FOH for jazz and electronic performances using Midas M32 and Soundcraft GB4, designed and patched Dante-enabled systems, and managed monitor and FOH operations for campus festivals. Coordinated equipment strikes and ensured system reliability during live runs.

Soundcraft GB4 Dante Networking FOH Mixing Monitor Mixing Patching

Student Sound & Technical Stage Manager

Tshwane University of Technology

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Led sound and stage setup for community concerts using Presonus StudioLive 32SX, coordinated safety checks, patching, and Dante networking, and managed strikes and equipment maintenance. Ensured smooth operation for community-facing events.

Presonus StudioLive 32SX Stage Management Dante Networking Equipment Maintenance Safety Compliance Patching Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Performing Arts, Performing Arts (Technical Theatre Arts & Design)

Activities and societies: Elective modules: Live Sound Reinforcement, Audio Signal Processing, Sound System Design, DAWs, Microphone Techniques, Acoustics, Recording; participated in National Arts Festival and TUT Arts Festival as student sound technician.

Diploma in Performing Arts (Technical Theatre Arts & Design) with elective in Live Sound Technology; graduation ceremony scheduled April/May 2026.