Archie Major
Freelance Lighting Technician in GB
About Me.
Freelance lighting technician and operator with experience across touring, festivals, theatre, broadcast and corporate events. With a background at PRG and ongoing freelance work across the industry, I bring a practical, adaptable approach to production, from equipment preparation and technical support through to on-site operation. Alongside freelance work, I also teach Level 3 Live Events Production at West Herts College, supporting the next generation of technicians in developing practical skills and an understanding of the live events industry.
Experience
2026 - Now
Freelance Lighting Technican
ArchibaldLX
2024 - 2026
Apprentice Lighting Technican
PRG UK
Continuing to work closely with PRG using experience gained during two years with the company.
Recent work includes Allianz HC Awards, London; West End workshops; TV production at
Bovingdon Studios; and corporate events.
Completed with Distinction, rotating across PRG departments to develop hands-on skills in equipment preparation, maintenance, lighting control and networking. Also worked closely with PRG's events crew, training in system assembly and tour preparation, before progressing to on-site experience.
On-site experience includes the Super Furry Animals UK tour, FKA twigs at the O2 London, Capital Summertime Ball, Isle of Wight Festival, Creamfields and Reggae Land & Electric Paradise Festival. Ran stage 2 at Roundhay Festival, Leeds, covering pre-production and CAD, load in/out, and board operation throughout the festival.
2024 - Now
Organiser & Production Manager
Boxfest
Co-organiser and Lighting Designer for Boxfest, a sell-out annual charity music event raising funds for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
Responsible across four events for production, lighting design, artist liaison and crew
management. The 2026 event raised £5,101, taking the total raised by Boxfest to more than £12,000.
2026 - Now
Live Event Production Tutor (Casual)
West Herts College
Casual lecturer supporting Level 3 Live Events Production students across their first and second years. Working closely with students to develop foundational knowledge of live events equipment, establish practical technical skills and build an understanding of the professional live events industry. Drawing on current industry experience to provide practical guidance and insight into working as a live events technician.
