BackStage Africa

MARC URSELLI

7-time Grammy Award nominated, 3-time Grammy Award winning music producer, audio engineer, mixer, sound designer and front of house engineer, Marc Urselli is an interdisciplinary artist, scholar and devotee of all things art, sound & music and works for and collaborates with musical & visiual artist, bands, musicians, composers, theater directors, film, TV, brand & mixed media multidisciplinaries from around the world.

He has worked with U2, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave, Lou Reed, Sting, Keith Richards, Kesha, Jeff Beck, Les Paul, Buddy Guy, Luther Vandross, Børns, The Black Crowes, Frank Sinatra, Joss Stone, Mike Patton, John Zorn, Jack DeJohnette, Esperanza Spalding, John Patitucci, Laurie Anderson and scores of artists performing rock, pop, metal, jazz, experimental/avantgarde/new music, urban and electronica and classical

"Unveiling Two Decades of Sound Technician Mastery: A Journey with Makhosini Reginald Ngwenya, aka Fats"

Embark on an extraordinary podcast experience as we delve into the life story and profound wisdom of Makhosini Reginald Ngwenya, widely known as Fats. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades as a Sound Technician, Fats has been an integral part of some of Africa's monumental events, working with esteemed African and international artists—a list so extensive it defies enumeration.

As I personally reflect on our remarkable 13-year working on projects together, I am honored to hold Fats in the highest esteem. Together, we invite you to join us on this captivating podcast, where Fats will unravel his fascinating journey, sharing invaluable insights and experiences along the way.

"Unveiling Two Decades of Sound Technician Mastery: A Journey with Makhosini Reginald Ngwenya, aka Fats"

Embark on an extraordinary podcast experience as we delve into the life story and profound wisdom of Makhosini Reginald Ngwenya, widely known as Fats. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades as a Sound Technician, Fats has been an integral part of some of Africa's monumental events, working with esteemed African and international artists—a list so extensive it defies enumeration.

As I personally reflect on our remarkable 13-year working on projects together, I am honored to hold Fats in the highest esteem. Together, we invite you to join us on this captivating podcast, where Fats will unravel his fascinating journey, sharing invaluable insights and experiences along the way.

John Mac has broad experience in the field of Live Events and Television Productions.

Excellent knowledge in the fields of Production Management/Event Management/

Audio/Lighting/Audio Visual/LED Screens/Power Generation & Distribution/Staging/Set Design &Construction/Rigging.

Translating Clients brief to connect with any audience. Warren has worked in creative leading roles on different high profile projects on the continent "Africa".

I get to speak to Sven Baden Hansen (Seven) a Production Company owner in South Africa and with experience in different production roles.

Alistair Kilbee, Gearhouse Splitbeam's Managing Director is well-known in the industry. He has been fulfilling lighting design and theatre staffing requirements and managing full production aspects; including the coordination of sound, lighting, rigging, and set companies, for a variety of productions over the years.

We get to hear his thoughts and his own personal journey in the events industry.

Director and Founder of Blackmotion Production an event management company. Which has done events for personalities such as Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Ophrah Winfrey among other celebrities in South Africa

Richard Mitchell is well known in the sound engineering industry as he has been in the forefront for 45 years working with the likes of Ray Phiri, Mango Groove, Laura Brannigan, Soweto String Quartet, Tina Turner, John Legend, Will Smith, and many more

Richard Mitchell has been awarded numerous times South African music industry awards, including a SAMA, Emmy and numerous Grammy and Oscar nominations.