Biog
Phil Wright has enjoyed a two and a half decade career in the Pro Audio Industry, specialising as a
Live Sound Designer for large scale Classical / Concert / Broadcast / Dance / Cinema & Operatic
productions.
After training at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Phil spent the early part of his career
working at Sound By Design Ltd, during which time he handled the prestigious Royal Albert Hall inhouse
sound contract. From 2000-2012 Phil also managed the SBD team handling the BBC Proms live
sound requirements.
In 2012 Phil went freelance to concentrate on the design & mixing side of his career, and Phil Wright
Sound Limited was founded. In this new role Phil has continued to work with artistes, producers and
companies of repute to produce award winning productions around the globe.
Phil works closely with a number of manufacturers, distributors and sound rental companies of
repute collaborating on product development and design. Phil also spends time teaching the next
generation of audio engineers on the Theatre Technology course at Guildhall School of Music and
Drama, and through the Association of Sound Designers, of which he is a board member.
Concert Credits include: -
Ministry Of Sound – “The Annual Classical” – UK / Europe & World Touring
Hawkwind “In Search of Utopia” with Orchestra – UK Tour
Barrie Humphries – A Weimar Cabaret – Barbican Theatre, London
Sir Paul McCartney’s “Ecce Cor Meum” – Royal Albert Hall / Carnegie Hall
“Distant Worlds, The Music of Final Fantasy” – Arenas / Theatres – Worldwide
“Dr Who Symphonic Spectacular” – UK Arena Tour
The Bi-Annual “Raymond Gubbay - Classical Spectacular” at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – multiple concert series – Royal Albert Hall
Sir Brian May & Kerry Ellis – “Anthems In Concert” – Royal Albert Hall
Sir Karl Jenkins – 70th Birthday Celebration Concert – Royal Albert Hall
Band of HM Royal Marines – “Mountbatten Festival of Music” – Royal Albert Hall
Lang Lang – “Beethoven Cycle” Concert Series & Solo Recital Series – Royal Albert Hall
Broadcast Credits include: -
“Not The Messiah, He’s A Very Naughty Boy” – 40th Aniv. Monty Python Show – DVD/Cinema
The Royal British Legion – “Festival of Remembrance” – BBC TV
“Bollywood Carmen Live” – BBC TV
“The Ibiza Prom”, “The Grime Prom” & “Urban Classic” – BBC Proms
“Stimmung”, “Cosmic Pulses”, “Klang”, “Licht”, “Kontakte” – Stockhausen Day, BBC Proms
John Wilson Orchestra - “Kiss Me Kate” & “My Fair Lady” – BBC Proms
Laura Mvula – “Song to the Moon Live!” – BBC Proms
Paloma Faith & The Guy Barker Orchestra – BBC Proms
Jamie Cullum & The Heritage Orchestra – BBC Proms