About

Sounds Important is a long-standing independent business, led by Dave Bennett, with decades of hands-on experience across the music and media industries. From club nights to major international festivals, we’ve worked at every level of live event production.Founded and run by a seasoned touring professional, Sounds Important specialises in providing tailored support services to the live entertainment world. Whether you're an artist, promoter, or production manager, we aim to make your job easier—with the right tools, the right people, and a practical understanding of how things really work on the ground.We offer high-quality, compact analogue and digital equipment for live shows, mobile and location recording, and can also assist with the planning and management side of touring and events.This website gives a general overview of the services available. Every project is different, so we encourage you to get in touch for advice and a no-obligation quote. Whether it’s a one-off show or a full tour, we’ll be happy to help.

Live Services

Sound Engineer:Experienced live sound engineer with over 25 years in the business of mixing music for our souls.
Available for front-of-house, monitors, touring, festivals and in-house engineering.
Tour management, stage management, production management, logistics, and event planning are also skills that can be providedMobile Recording:Sounds Important can provide a highly competent and qualified operator available with all the necessary equipment for live show recording, location recording.
This service is ideal for bands wishing to capture a live show, record a demo at a location, for promotional appearances on television or radio (outside broadcast), where a quality mix down is required but facilities are limited. Recordings can be supplied in multi-track format for studio mix down at a later date, or can be mix-mastered and supplied as a final two-track recording.Equipment Hire:We can provide small footprint high quality analogue equipment. Ideally suited to bands / tours wishing to record and mix in analogue. Suitable for replacing or augmenting existing digital options in venues or bands wishing to tour front-of-house control packages. All gear is maintained to a professional standard and supplied with the support you need to integrate it smoothly.Tour Management:With years of experience managing life on the road, we offer a full suite of services tailored to the unique logistics of live music and touring. Tour management, stage management, production management, logistics, and event planning are available upon request. Whether it’s one artist or an entire festival stage, we bring a calm, capable presence to keep things running smoothly.

Live Sound Clients

Live Album Recordings

Accounting

Like many in the live entertainment industry, Dave found himself at a crossroads when COVID-19 brought touring and live events to a sudden halt. With decades of experience managing tours, events, and his own business, he took the opportunity to pivot—bringing his organisational and financial skills into a new field. He retrained in accounting, achieving AAT Level 4 qualification, and is now proud to be part of the team at Carter Clear Limited .What makes Dave’s role unique is the crossover of two very different worlds. Having spent years on the road with bands, artists, and crews, he understands the realities of touring life: per diems, buyouts, equipment hire, inconsistent income streams, and the often complex expenses that can confuse a typical accountant.Now working as an accountant, Dave is in a rare position to offer practical, informed advice to creatives, performers, and production professionals. Whether you're a band juggling international tour dates or a freelance tech trying to make sense of your year-end accounts, Dave speaks your language—both on stage and on spreadsheets.