Paul Preston

Sound Engineer

I’m a live audio technician from London, UK, based in Vancouver, Canada, since 2020. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in FOH and monitor mixing, system setup, RF coordination, stage management, and troubleshooting for concerts, corporate events, and theatre productions.

I’ve worked with artists, venues, and production teams on a wide range of indoor and outdoor events, always striving to deliver clear, powerful sound and ensure every show runs smoothly. Available for freelance work in Metro Vancouver and beyond, I’m ready to bring top-tier audio to your next event.

My Clients

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Past Clients & Events

A few of the venues and events I've supported

Production Companies & Venues

MRG Events
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
City of Burnaby
Rockshop
Gearforce
Briere Production Group
Leodis Labour
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Rio Theatre
Hollywood Theatre
The Pearl
Biltmore Cabaret
Guilt & Co.
River Rock Casino
Vancouver Convention Centre

Corporate & Major Events

Amazon
TED
Bard on the Beach
Vancouver Folk Festival
Barnside Festival
Rock the Kootenays
Surrey Canada Day
Khatsalano
Fusion Festival
Shipyards Festival
Vancouver Marathon
JUNOS Plaza Party
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
Vancouver Pride Festival

International Venues,Clients & Events

Glastonbury Festival
Field Day Festival
Latitude Festival
Notting Hill Carnival
Encore Pro Audio
XOYO
Phonox
Shacklewell Arms
MOTH Club
The Waiting Room
The Nest
The Coronet
Nell's Jazz & Blues

Artists I've worked with

Van Morrison
Ginger Baker
Megan Thee Stallion
RAYE
Doja Cat
The War on Drugs
Julian Casablancas & The Voidz
Albert Hammond Jr
Hot Chip
Basement Jaxx
Carly Rae Jepsen
Lee Scratch Perry
Wolf Alice
Martha Wainwright
Broken Social Scene
Carl Barat
Tom Cochrane
Kim Mitchell Band
Kelly Lee Owens
Peter Hook & The Light
Black Star
Clean Bandit
Henry Rollins
Taj Mahal
HAAi
Richie Hawtin
Madlib
Andy C
Bicep
Simian Mobile Disco
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
The Sheepdogs
Sam Roberts Band
Said The Whale
Loverboy
April WIne
54-40
Streetheart

and many more...

Testimonials

Hear from some of my clients!

“Paul Preston is fantastic to work with. He’s always on time, has a great attitude, and is a very knowledgeable stagehand and audio technician. I highly recommend his services”

Bethany Somerville — Producer & Production Manager, The MRG Group

“I always relish the chance to work with Paul. He has a vast wealth of experience and is as hard working as they come. We will always work with him when we get the opportunity, as should anyone else that might be thinking about it!”

Sam Kinnally - Managing Director, Leodis Labour

"I have been the live music manager at Guilt & Co since early 2018. We have had many, many sound techs grace the booth at Guilt & Co during that time, but Paul is by far one of the most proficient and capable of the bunch. His mixes sit perfectly in the room, a room which can often be a challenge to mix.

Paul has consistently been a major asset to our venue and our music program."

Paul Clark — Live Programming Manager, Guilt & Co.

“Paul is a wonderful addition to our technical team at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. His knowledge and experience in a variety of audio scenarios is deep and thorough. He has a great work ethic and is willing to jump in wherever needed. He works well with our clients, hearing their needs and providing great service and audio production."

Suseh Nievares — Production & Technical Services Coordinator, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

“Paul Preston is an excellent sound engineer, always punctual, professional and easy to work with. Bands, venue staff, promoters and crew all agree-Paul is the best available. He has worked for my company for four years, and never received a complaint during his tenure. Being a sound technician is a difficult and often thankless job; people like Paul are hard to find. I give him the highest recommendation possible.”

Dave Chisholm — Owner, Rock Shop

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Let's work together!

If you'd like to work together, or you just want to learn more about the kind of services I can offer, please fill in the form below or send me an email at paul@paprestonsound.com!