Grand Central Talent

Gary was born and raised in Yorkshire and has been ploughing the waves in the creative industry for the past 27 years. His career began with the iconic M&S Food campaign, setting the tone for a career filled with bold ideas and memorable work. Over the years, Gary’s talents have earned him numerous accolades, most notably a coveted D&AD Yellow Pencil for his outstanding work on a BBC promo featuring the legendary Sir David Attenborough. Now navigating the rocky waters of a middle age (been there, bought the motorbike), Gary continues to bring his unique blend of experience, creativity, and wit to every project he touches.

Music has been a passion James’ entire life. He sat at the piano from an early age and so sowed the seeds for a creative career in the driving seat at the mixing desk. James loves his dance music as much as his classical. He composes and occasionally DJs, and has even managed to land tracks on the odd commercial here and there. A self-confessed petrol head, James also enjoys sitting in cars! And loves the thrill of races and track days. He runs, cycles and enjoys taking part in challenges but has to admit, these are not getting any easier! James has been lucky enough to work as an engineer for various studios in adland for many years now and is absolutely thrilled to take on this next challenge as part of the new team at Grand Central.

Picture a young Bukayo Saka, Jack Wilshere or Cesc Fabregas. Raw talent, a clear identity and a hunger to succeed. That’s Tom. A GC homegrown talent raised through the academy. The young pretender who’s patiently awaited his chance to excel in the studio. With the new GC here, Tom is ready to take on any challenge and define the moment in the new era. With plenty of commercial work under his belt, some award winning shorts and most recently a feature length documentary he’s ready to take it all on.

Will is one of Grand Centrals sound designers with over 15 years of experience making things sound great – from kids TV to commercials, long-form projects, music, and ADR. Will has worked at Bubble TV, Deluxe, Disney and Craft Worldwide. When not in the studio, he can be found listening to Jazz, creating media units or wardrobes as a carpenter, or 20 metres underwater as a certified rescue diver – because sometimes, saving people from bad sound just isn't enough! Whether it's crafting sound with flair and passion or turning his hand to other interests, Will brings a unique mix of obsession, precision, creativity, and just the right amount of sawdust.

Having spent his younger years training as an actor at Italia Conti school, Miles was more surprised than most to find himself captivated by audio during a stint of work experience as a live sound operator at a theatre in Bromley. From that point forward he steered away from a lifetime of thespianism to a degree in Performance Sound at Rose Bruford Drama school. It was a love for theatre that gave him his real appreciation for sound, but post- production really opened up his eyes to the possibilities of audio. It is arguably his artist background that makes Miles one of the most promising emerging sound designer / ADR Mixers today. In October 2022, Miles reached a pivotal moment in his career when he joined the ADR department at Grand Central, where he has worked on many high profile projects such as Supacell, Back to Black, Queenie, Black mirror and The Wheel of Time, where he utilises his skills not only as an engineer but also as an Actor.

Katie began her production career at St Annes Post, learning the ropes of longform production. The desire to spread her ‘post-production wings’ saw her land at Ogilvy, working in the TV department. Here, she found herself producing commercials for clients including Hellmann’s, Dove, Comfort, Wild Bean Café, and BP to name just a few. After absorbing all the knowledge required to bring TVCs and radio to fruition, Katie’s love of audio, saw her head from Canary Wharf into Soho, to join the team at Grand Central Recording Studios. Katie had an early career as a singer & dancer in a pop band, hence her love of audio, so whenever it came to needing someone to sing or voice a fill-in line during a sound session, she was always keen to help. Following time away to raise a family, the decision was made to return home to Grand Central. Now back in the thick of it, she’s enjoying nothing more than helping the new-look Grand Central reach its full potential.

Reel to Reels, Digi Betas, Dat Tapes and Natasha Redhead. Old? Obsolete? In Tash's case no. Well, yeah she's getting on, but obsolete? Never! With nearly twenty years in the audio production industry there's still life in the old d.... (she's requested that we don't finish that sentence). Having worked for some of the biggest audio production companies in the business, she has seen the industry change vastly over the years and is excited to be at GC who are far from afraid to evolve with it. Tash is super keen to liaise with you and will give you the same friendly and professional service no matter the size or scale of your project. She looks forward to welcoming you through GC's doors (though you may have to help her back to her seat). That was our last "experience" joke. Tash's bio was sponsored by Cod Liver Oil.... ok, that was the last one!

Mack is a new face in the industry but doesn't plan on being so for long. After spending the best part of a decade in Australia, growing both personally and in life experience, he's back in London to start the next chapter of his journey. He has a strong passion for music amongst other creative outlets, so Grand Central is the perfect place for him to explore the exciting opportunities that are on the horizon. Anyone who knows him will know his love of, and knack for, in person communication. He is an exceptionally warm and open person, which lends itself perfectly to his role of Front of House & Events Manager. With an extensive background in customer service, he intuitively understands what people want and need to get the best and most enjoyable experience out of their time at the studio: be it a light-hearted conversation over a cup of tea as they wait for their ADR session, or partying and socialising with people from across the industry at one of our Rooftop BBQs.

Alfie was born and raised in Derbyshire, in the Peak District. With a passion for sound at a young age, he pursued a degree in Audio & Music Technology at Nottingham Trent University whilst interning at numerous recording studios, gaining hands-on experience in different facets of sound engineering. In 2021, he moved to London, joining Grand Central. as a runner, progressing to Lead Studio Assistant, where he is an integral part of the team. His role involves managing studio operations, assisting with high-profile projects and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, he channels his creativity into making electronic music. He loves history, loves cheese and loves/hates Derby County FC.

Since joining Grand Central in 2021, Joe has climbed the ranks to become a Studio Assistant, where he plays a key role in producing high-quality audio projects across various mediums. With a background in live sound and music recording, honing his technical skills while developing an edgy creative flair that sets his work apart. When he’s not crafting sound in the studio, you can catch him residing within the rolling Chiltern hills with his Cocker Spaniels or fine-tuning his track car in an effort to set those purple sectors.

Steve, a proud Midlander, began his career in the industry in 2016, focusing on mixing music and working in live sound. After building experience in live settings, he went on tour with several bands, refining his skills on the road. In 2019, he joined the team at Grand Central, where his expertise and dedication helped him advance to the role of technical supervisor. Outside of work, Steve is passionate about music and enjoys playing both guitar and piano. His creative pursuits extend to mixing music in Dolby Atmos, where he explores the boundaries of immersive sound. This blend of technical and artistic interests keeps Steve engaged and constantly evolving in the world of audio.

Billy is an audio fanatic originally from Luton Town with a passion for all things creative. Over the years, he has enjoyed playing bass for multiple function and original bands, bringing energy and groove to events of all kinds. When he’s not on stage, you’ll often find him sporting one of his signature Hawaiian shirts, which perfectly captures his laid-back and vibrant personality. Beyond music, he is also an aspiring ADR engineer. He is fascinated by the world of sound design and post-production and working towards mastering the art of bringing film and television dialogue to life in the studio. Whether it’s live music or behind-the-scenes audio work, he’s dedicated to his craft and excited about where his journey will take him next!

Richard is a dedicated professional who has worked on many productions across TV and Advertising. Throughout his youth he was obsessed by music and has spent his teenage years with a guitar in his hand recording for his own band or playing as a session Musician. His music could have been heard through BBC Radio Introducing. This is where his deep passion for recording and making music came from. Richards journey now has taken him to Grand Central in where he hopes to develop his learning and skills within ADR and Sound Design.

Simon started his career selling advertising space on Broadcast, then with 25 years in unscripted long form post production at TSI Video moved to Evolutions as Managing Director. With so many years working in long form post, Simon is loving learning all about the world of short form audio post! Despite his passion for QPR FC, Simon loves football, cricket and fast cars!

David is an industry veteran in the Post Production market, having run some of the largest Post production houses in Los Angeles and London. Having worked primarily in scripted longform, working at Grand Central is an exciting new challenge.

Away from watching cricket and Arsenal, Chris splits his spare time between the studios and homelife with his family. Having started as a runner at Saunders & Gordon in 1996 and nailing a reputation for the worst cup of coffee in soho, it wasn’t long before Chris worked his way up to manage the transfer bay followed by a brief stint in the studios before embarking on his career at Grand Central…. a 20-year period which has involved moving premises and project managing numerous studio builds and upgrades.