Meet Tom
TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
I am the Technical Coordinator for Gloucester Guildhall and Blackfriars. At Blackfriars my job is to discuss technical needs with our customers, whether that would be weddings or events, to make sure the equipment runs smoothly on their day with us!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT BLACKFRIARS?
I have worked at Blackfriars since the end of 2017.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKING DAY FOR TOM LOOK LIKE?
This can change a lot! But on a busy day for Blackfriars, I may spend a lot of time up a ladder or arguing with cables!
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR TIME AT BLACKFRIARS SO FAR?
Underground Festival 2019 was the highlight for me so far. With a little atmospheric lighting the building looks even more incredible. I hope we do more events like this in the future!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FEATURE OF THE PRIORY?
This changes often. In general the North range is my favourite, as you can do a lot of things in there tech wise that subtly improve the aesthetics, but at the moment the scriptorium is my favourite feature as it is nice and cool to work in!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF WORK?
Spending time with my wife, socialising, attending gigs and cooking.
YOU’RE AT A WEDDING… WHAT SONG GETS YOU UP ON THE DANCEFLOOR?
It doesn’t happen often, I’m one of those grumpy people at weddings that doesn’t get up and dance, but if I had to pick it would be Metal or 90’s trance.
IT’S A RELAXED SUNDAY AFTERNOON… WHAT FILM DO YOU POP ON?
I’m more of a boxset person, but I have been known to smash the Lord Of The Rings trilogy on a Sunday!
TELL US A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:
I love cooking with wine, but not much wine goes in the food...