Pro Audio Systems has appointed Martin Bailey as Projects Director.
Martin has enjoyed a stellar international career that has encompassed every aspect of project and production management, system design engineering and integration.
From apprentice scenic painter at Bristol Old Vic, to live and studio freelancer, Martin graduated in 3D Design (Theatre) from Wimbledon School of Art. Further stints as a sound engineer at Good Earth and Sound Design studios in London (and regular work as theater technician in the West End) preceded a move into the live sound arena working for a diverse range of artists including Motörhead, Fela Kuti, Nick Cave and Squeeze.
Leaving the road to take up the Technical Manager’s position at Phoenix Arts Centre in Leicester, Martin enjoyed a seven-year tenure, with responsibility for an extensive and varied programme. This considerably broadened his experience and prompted another dive into the world of freelancing, this time organizing and project-managing large-scale prestigious events such as Sheffield’s Millennium New Year’s Party, and during which time he obtained a number of technical qualifications.
From 2005 to 2020 Martin worked for Theatre Projects, managing some of the most significant cultural building projects in the world. In a design and project management capacity, he successfully delivered a number of flagship projects such as Oslo Opera House, Shanghai Symphony Hall and the House of Dancing Water – just three examples of 57 projects across 158 venues in 16 countries.
He said: “I’ve worked with PRO Audio Systems since 1994, engaging with them as a purchaser of equipment, hirer of equipment, client project manager, supervising designer, and most recently working for sister company Blynk as a freelance project manager in Qatar. Having worked on some significant installs with PAS, including The Lyceum and Crucible theaters in Sheffield, I’ve always been impressed with the quality of their workmanship. As a consultant with Theatre Projects, PAS were by far the highest quality installers I have ever worked with, so when they offered me the position, the decision was simple. I’m looking forward to working across all aspects of the business and developing their market in the industry.”
