Sennheiser Middle East will host a workshop on live performances for women musicians led by renowned live sound engineer Valerie Gard in partnership with Ryan Burr, Head of Technical Applications Engineering and Fadi Constantine, Technical Sales Manager, Professional Audio at Sennheiser Middle East. The event hosting the workshop on August 28, Emirati Women’s Day at The Fridge in Al Quoz, Dubai will start at 10:30 am and go on until 3 pm.
Sennheiser claims participants will benefit from training on technical aspects of audio at live performances as Valerie will present her professional perspectives as a qualified sound engineer with years of varied experience around the world. “Valerie Gard is a highly experienced and ever-progressing sound engineer and system technician. Her vast knowledge and experience in system engineering, FOH and Monitor engineering, and network engineering in different venues, open airs, stadiums etc. qualify her to deliver a wealth of knowledge and expertise to participants of the workshop,” the company said.
Commenting on the event, Valerie said, “After years of touring and working on various events, I’ve realized how essential it is to support and empower more women in our industry, helping them gain confidence and representation in this male-dominated field. With a mixed German-UAE background and as a strong supporter of women in live events, I’ve had the privilege of working across Europe and in Dubai. I’m genuinely excited about this opportunity to connect with women musicians here.”
Valerie’s international assignments have seen her involvement with superstars such as Anoushka Shankar, Christian Scott, and London Royal Philharmonic among many others. In the UAE she gained fame at the Expo 2020 Dubai Main stage, where she worked with high-profile names like A R Rahman and Firdaus Orchestra.
Mig Cardamone, Sales Director, Middle East who heads Sennheiser Middle East said,” As we celebrate 15 years in the Middle East this year, we are proud to be corporate citizens of the region working out of Dubai. This initiative represents our values, and we hope it is the beginning of many more women’s day celebrations in the years to come.”
