Ivan came to New Zealand from Kiev, Ukraine, in November 2002 and was instantly snapped up by MAINZ. Ivan begain his pro-audio career in 1996 as an engineer at one of the mos successful studios in Ukraine - "Arkadia". He has engineered top Russian musicians, and is a Protools specialist.
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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR - CERTIFICATE IN AUDIO ENGINEERING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
Originally with the Bongos and Big Sideways, John won the New Zealand Music Award for best song and new group in 1987. These days John continues his passion for performing and writing original acoustic music and songs with his group the Nairobi Trio of which he is a founding member.
John’s qualifications include an MBA and several years teaching experience, and as guitar player and manager for the well known Nairobi Trio, he has the practical experience that MAINZ likes to bring to all its programmes.
Marcus has been a very active sound engineer in Christchurch and New Zealand since completing a Certificate in Audio Engineering and Music Production at Tai Poutini Polytechnic in 1993. Most experience has been as a Live FOH and Monitor Engineer working with top New Zealand acts such as Salmonella Dub, Elemenop, The Clean, The Brunettes, Pine and Degrees K. Marcus has also managed a performance venue, worked in studio radio and produced his own music. Besides teaching, he is currently playing music in three groups that are all actively performing, recording and releasing music. Marcus and accomplice run a small project recording studio and record label dedicated to promoting Christchurch's underground rock music scene.
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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR - LIVE SOUND AND EVENT PRODUCTION
Matthew Chicoine is an award-winning producer and DJ (better known as ‘Recloose’) originally from
Detroit, Michigan. His career highlights include having four albums released internationally, producing countless remixes and hosting his own globally-syndicated radio show. He is in demand as a club DJ, bandleader of the Recloose Live Band and 2008 Tui Award Winner for Best Electronica/Dance Album.
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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR DJ AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
Prior to joining Tai Poutini Polytechnic in 1995, Richard owned and operated Newsong Recording Studios. He has also designed, constructed, repaired, or modified most items of audio equipment. In 1985 he set about building Newsong Recording Studio to combine his technical skills and musical talent. In 1999 he was awarded a scholarship to study recording in the U.K.
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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR - DIPLOMA IN AUDIO ENGINEERING & MUSIC PRODUCTION
