KRS - Key Persons
With over 25 years in the entertainment industry; Andy is an award winning Safety /Production and Event Manager. He has acted in a safety capacity for numerous concerts as well as the Wales NATO Conference, Pope Benedict XVI visit to Hyde Park, Gorbachev 80, The Dubai Palladium and Ed Sheeran's World Tour. Andy works with KRS Group on the organisation, planning, monitoring, audit and review of safety management on a project by project basis as well as advising as required on Health, Safety and Licensing matters.
Carrie joined KRS Group in July 2016 after 12 years at the BBC. As an experienced producer/event producer she has worked in television and radio for over twenty years and has toured extensively. Carrie is a trained facilitator and is a practising Relational Dynamic coach. Carrie supports the smooth running of KRS Group and is responsible for Training, Marketing, PR, Corporate Responsibility, and Digital platforms.
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- Trailblazer Apprentice Rigger
Joe is KRS first rigging apprentice as part of the national Trailblazer scheme. He will be with KRS Group for a three year period working and learning all elements of the rigging industry. He studied electrical engineering at Blackpool College and has a keen interest in the music industry.
Jonathan brings more than twenty years of project management experience delivering creative technical solutions for clients. Jonathan joined KRS Productions in 2018 as technical manager and supports the group in the successful planning, execution and delivery of technical services. With a background in event and broadcast technology and a passion for the industry Jonathan supports our corporate clients across Europe.
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- Production Resources Manager
Paula joined KRS back in 2005 "The Whitegate Drive Years" with over 20 years' previous experience in Office Management & Administration and is the longest serving member of the team. Her role has evolved and grown as the business has expanded and her current role as Production Resources Manager sees her managing a busy crewing department. Paula is the main point of contact for all Promoters Reps and supports over 700 shows per year with their crewing needs. Paula prides herself on giving a first-class service to our clients across the industry and is a proven trouble shooter.
With over 35 years in the music industry Richard Lloyd has a wealth of experience in touring, technical management and conference work. In his long career, Richard has toured extensively in Europe. Following a career in venue technical management, Richard joins the KRS Group as Head of Sound supporting our corporate and venue clients.
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- Managing Director KRS Group
After 15 years touring the world as Head Rigger to the biggest bands, Sven saw an opportunity to provide an exceptional service to the promoters and production managers he had worked so closely with. Knight Rigging Services Limited (part of the KRS Group) was founded in April 2004.
Sven's mission statement is to provide his clients with the best; whether that be riggers, equipment and production management runs through the core of the business. Sven is known throughout the industry as the "go -to" person when the vision of designers, artists and PR companies needs to be turned around at short notice and in budget.