Technician
FOH / Monitor Sound Engineer
Kole Cook is a passionate and detail-oriented Live Sound Engineer with hands-on experience in live mixing, stage monitoring, and system setup. Proficient in operating a range of digital and analog mixing consoles, including Allen & Heath, Midas, and Behringer X32. Strong understanding of signal flow, microphone techniques, and live sound reinforcement. A fast learner with excellent problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality audio for live performances.
2025
- The Ferret, Preston
- Library Theatre, Darwen
- Loom Community Arts, Blackburn
Backline & Patch / Stage Hands
Setting up stages for individual performances during a single event - notably for music festivals. I worked with the team at Darwen Live on Mainstage (2025) with monitors, backline & patch and stage management. For Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival (2025), I worked with a few bands setting up sound for them from scratch.
2025
- SeekOut Music Festival
- Darwen Live Music Festival
- Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival
Complete Technician (Lighting & Audio)
Throughout 2025, I worked on understanding and learning Lighting systems and programming for performances. In early 2026, I worked as a technician for RATS' 200th Production, The Wizard of Oz. I ran various software tools and programmed my own controller to allow me to run sound effects and cues, FOH audio, follow spot and a full lighting show (fully designed too) for their production to take it to the next level.
2026
- The Wizard Of Oz - Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society
Testimonials
“Kole is a friendly, reassuring face that calmly helped me problem solve and operate sound and lights in a venue we hadn’t worked in before - highly recommend!” - Carl, Sound Engineer (The Continental, Preston)
Contact
For booking live sound for your event or as a front of house / monitor engineer for your shows, tours or venue, contact: kolecookbooking@gmail.com