ConcertsDEMI LOVATO — Live in Dubai
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Role — Live Sound Engineer
Production — Freelance Event Production
Arena-scale pop production — event audio engineering and large-format console operation for an international headline act.
About
The engineer behind the console
I'm Sovan Gourav Rout — a live sound engineer and audio specialist who has built a career on stages across the UAE and India. I currently work as an Audio Technician with AgorA LLC, part of the stage & show operations team at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai, handling show setup, equipment preparation, rack building, maintenance and technical support.
Alongside that, I freelance across concerts, festivals and corporate productions — engineering audio for arena headliners, orchestras, exhibitions and conferences where there are no second takes.
Live Sound, FOH & Monitor Engineering
Audio System Design & Tuning
Event & Stage Operations
Console Operation
Live Band & Solo Artist Mixing
Dante Networking
Line Arrays
Technical Troubleshooting
Currently
Audio Technician — AgorA LLC
Sep 2024 – Present · Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai
Experience
Built on stages, proven under pressure
A career spent behind consoles and inside racks — from Dubai's longest-running live venues to the region's biggest arenas and exhibitions.
- Current
Sep 2024 — Present · Dubai, UAE
Audio Technician
AgorA LLC
Part of the stage & show operations team at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai — handling show setup, equipment preparation, rack building, maintenance and technical support beneath one of the world's largest 360° projection domes.
- Current
Jan 2023 — Present · UAE & Region
Freelance Live Sound Engineer
Various Productions
FOH, monitor and event audio engineering across concerts, festivals, corporate productions and conferences — from arena headline shows to multi-stage exhibitions. Open to tours, festival seasons and production residencies across India alongside UAE work.
Selected productions
The Fridge Concert SeriesShongololo FestivalArabian Travel MarketGISEC 2024GITEX GlobalADIPECITU RA & ITU WRCArab Media ForumTomorrowland — Amare StageSaudi Business ConclaveDEMI LOVATO — Coca-Cola ArenaAtif Aslam with Firdaus OrchestraMoonlight Festival — Coca-Cola ArenaSpeed Music Fest — Coca-Cola ArenaAli Zafar LiveAFROWORLD ft. Omah Lay & RemaDimitri Vegas & Like Mike Apr 2023 — Aug 2023 · Dubai, UAE
Live Sound Engineer
PizzaExpress UAE
Live music engineering for the venue's resident and guest artist programme — nightly mixes, stage management and system upkeep.
Sep 2022 — Dec 2022 · Dubai, UAE
Sound Technician
Seven Stars Events
Event audio technician across corporate and private productions — setup, rigging support, soundchecks and show operation.
Sep 2022 — Oct 2022 · Dubai, UAE
Sound Technician
The Fridge
Technician for one of Dubai's longest-running live music venues and its concert series — backline, patching and show support.
Selected Productions
Shows that had to be perfect
A snapshot of the stages I've engineered — arena concerts, festivals, exhibitions and conferences across the UAE and beyond.
Concerts
CorporateAl Wasl Plaza — Live Shows
Expo City Dubai
Role — Audio Technician
Production — AgorA LLC
Concerts and ceremonies under the iconic trellis dome — show setup, rack building and technical support for daily productions.
ConcertsAtif Aslam with Firdaus Orchestra
Dubai, UAE
Role — Live Sound Engineer
Production — Freelance Event Production
A full orchestra backing one of South Asia's biggest voices — complex stage plots, high channel counts and precision mixing.
FestivalsMoonlight Festival
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Role — Live Sound Engineer
Production — Freelance Event Production
Multi-artist festival night at the region's premier indoor arena — rapid changeovers and consistent sound across every act.
CorporateGITEX Global
Dubai World Trade Centre
Role — Live Sound Engineer
Production — Freelance Event Production
One of the world's largest tech exhibitions — event audio across stages, activations and headline product launches.
ConferencesGISEC 2024
Dubai World Trade Centre
Role — Live Sound Engineer
Production — Freelance Event Production
The region's leading cybersecurity conference — speech reinforcement and session audio across concurrent conference halls.
Plus 12+ more productions across the region — including GITEX Global, ADIPEC, Arab Media Forum, Tomorrowland Amare Stage and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. See the full list
Showreel
Live from the dome
Clips from real shows at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai — press play and turn the sound up.
Show night
Live performance — Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai
Orchestra under the dome
Orchestral show with 360° projection — Al Wasl Plaza
The view from FOH
Show control position — Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai
Festival main stage
Line arrays flown, full band live — outdoor festival, Dubai
Orchestra close-up
Strings & traditional instruments — Al Wasl Plaza
Skills & Technology
Tools of the trade
Hands-on, show-ready expertise across consoles, systems and networked audio.
Live Sound
- FOH Engineering
- Monitor Engineering
- Live Band Mixing
- Stage Operations
- Event Audio
Audio Systems
- System Design
- System Tuning
- Line Arrays
- Signal Flow
- Audio Networking
Consoles
- ML3000
- QU Series
- SQ Series
- Avantis
- dLive Series
Technology
- Dante
- Shure Wireless Workbench
- Pro Tools
Systems
- d&b audiotechnik
- L-Acoustics
- Electro-Voice
- DAS Audio
- Meyar Sound
- RCF
Brand and product names listed here represent hands-on professional experience only — no sponsorship or endorsement is implied.
In the field
Certifications & Education
Trained, certified, always learning
Dante Level 1 — 2nd Edition
Audinate
Certified Oct 2025
Drive System
L-Acoustics
Certified Oct 2025
Audio Engineering Certification
Skill Tech Audio Engineering Institute
2022 · Grade A
BBA — Human Resources Management
ASBM University
2016 – 2019 · Grade 8.2
Testimonial
Words from the mentor
I had the pleasure of guiding Sovan at Skill Tech Audio Engineering, where he graduated in 2022. From day one, he stood out as one of the most dedicated, reliable, and capable students I've worked with.
Sovan consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of professional audio engineering, with an outstanding work ethic and sharp technical instincts. Beyond his skills, what truly sets him apart is his temperament — calm under pressure, collaborative, and always dependable. Sovan brings professionalism and a positive attitude.
It's been incredibly rewarding to watch his journey as he's grown into a high-level professional in the field. Without hesitation I recommend Sovan!
Andy James Ward
Founder, Skill Tech Audio
Let's build your show
Have a show in mind?
Whether it's a concert, festival, corporate production, or live event — let's talk about the audio requirements.
Contact
Let's make it sound right
Tell me about the show, the venue and the date — I'll come back with a plan for the audio.
Emailsovan.rout274@gmail.com
Based inDubai, UAE & India — available for regional & international shows