London
UK
Ben Allen is a versatile and dynamic
professional MD/FOH in the music industry,
dedicated to transforming artistic visions into electrifying
live performances and polished studio
productions. With extensive experience and a passion for
excellence, Ben collaborates with artists, labels, and management
to bring their creative goals to life. Ben has had the privilege of
working with a diverse range of artists as an MD/FOH engineer,
including Kelis, Izzy Bizu, Tom Misch, Amber Run, Zara
Larsson, Sugababes, Honne, All Saints, Mattafix, Nina Nesbitt,
Elderbrook, and Bess Atwell.
Ben's expertise spans various aspects of the music
industry. He excels as a FOH (Front of
House) engineer, ensuring the best translation and sound
quality during live shows. His programming skills enhance
performances with cutting-edge technology, and his production
talents have led to successful albums, EPs, and
singles. Ben's road experience is extensive, ranging from
intimate club shows to massive stadium tours. He
has managed and mixed performances at all major UK and
international festivals, delivering seamless and memorable
experiences for audiences worldwide.
Ben has coordinated and engineered performances for
high-profile TV and radio campaigns, including notable appearances
on "Later... with Jools Holland", "Radio
1's Live Lounge", Channel 4's "Sunday
Brunch" and ITV's "The Voice". In the
studio, Ben has produced a variety of acclaimed projects,
showcasing his ability to craft polished and impactful
recordings.
Ben is equally passionate about working with
established artists and nurturing emerging
talent. For new artists, he offers a comprehensive
start-up package that includes guidance on finding and assembling
the perfect band, advice on the optimal technical configuration,
overseeing and running full rehearsal schedules, spot dates, tours,
managing TV and radio promotional appearances, ensuring the best
live sound quality, and integrating technology to enhance live
performances. For established acts, Ben seamlessly integrates into
any team, providing support and restructuring projects as needed to
achieve the best possible outcomes.
To learn more about how Ben Allen can elevate your
music projects, please get in touch with us.
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Live Work
Izzy Bizu | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH, Programmer |
| A Moment Of Madness Tour (+ other live dates) | Musical Director, FOH, Programmer |
| Faded (Acoustic) | Produced, mixed |
Amber Run | Tours: 5am, For A Moment I Was Lost & Philophobia (+ other live dates) | Musical Director, FOH, Live Production |
| Hurt (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Cradle (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Funeral (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Philophobia (album) | Produced |
| Philophobia [Unplugged] (EP) | Produced, mixed |
| I Dare You [Unplugged] (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Affection [Unplugged] (single) | Produced, mixed |
| What Could be As Lonely As Love [Unplugged] (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Carousel (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Neon Circus (single) | Produced |
| What Could Be As Lonely As Love (single) | Produced |
| Affection (single) | Produced |
| The Darkness Has A Voice (single) | Produced |
| For A Moment, I Was Lost (album) | Produced |
| No Answers (single) | Produced |
| Stranger (single) | Produced |
| The Assembly EP | Produced, mixed |
| Acoustic EP | Produced, mixed |
| The Search (Act 1) EP | Produced, mixed |
| Ride (single) | Produced, mixed |
| I'm Tired (single) | Produced, mixed |
| I Miss You (single) | Produced, mixed |
Tom Misch | Geography Tour (+ other live dates) | Musical Director |
Nina Nesbitt | Live Dates | FOH/TM |
PHOEBE ΔΧΔ | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH, Programmer |
Coach Party | Live Dates | FOH |
Girl Scout | Live Dates | FOH |
Sugababes/MKS | The Sacred Three Tour (+ other live dates) | Musical Director, Musician, Programmer |
Cathy Dennis | Live Dates | Musical Director, FOH, Programmer |
Bess Atwell | Live Dates | FOH |
Saint Joshua | Where Did It All Go Wrong? (single) | Co-written, produced |
Elderbrook | Live dates | FOH |
Zara Larsson | So Good Promotional Tour/Live dates | Live Production, FOH |
J Hus | BBC Radio 1: Live Lounge | FOH |
Cody Frost | Live Dates | FOH |
Honne | Live dates | FOH |
Bloom Twins | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH, Programmer |
Dusky Grey | Live Dates | Musical Director, FOH |
Soham De | Unstill (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Hill House (single) | Produced, mixed |
| The Other Side of Pain (single) | Produced, mixed |
| The Next Nowhere (EP) | Produced, mixed |
| Deer (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Brave (single) | Produced, mixed |
The Heartbreak War | Solace (single) | Produced, mixed |
| Cause and Effect (single) | Produced, mixed |
| All Falls Into Place (single) | Mixed |
| Bayside (single) | Mixed |
All Saints | Live dates | Musical Director, Programmer |
Kent Jones | BBC Radio 1: Live Lounge | FOH |
Lilly Ahlberg | Live Dates | FOH |
Lush | Live Dates | Monitor Engineer |
Fyfe | Live dates | FOH |
Charlene Soraia | Live dates | Musical Director, Musician, Programmer |
Meadowlark | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH |
Sophie Delila | Live dates | Musical Director, Musician, Programmer |
| Zero Gravity (from the album 'My Life Could Use A Remix') | Mix Engineer |
Basheba | Live dates | FOH, Live Production |
| Sessions EP | Producer, Mixer |
| All I Own (Single) | Producer, Mixer |
Alibis | Live dates | FOH |
J'Danna | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH, Live Production |
Mattafix | Signs of a Struggle (live dates) | Musical Director |
| Rhythm & Hymns (live dates / album) | Musical Director, Co-writer |
| Shake Your Limbs (featuring Zola) | Co-writer |
| Got To Lose | Guitarist |
| Cool Down the Pace | Guitarist |
| In My Life | Co-writer |
Marlon Roudette | Forthcoming album (TBC) | Musician |
The Dandadda | Live dates | Musical Director, FOH |
Siobhan Donaghy | Ghosts (live dates) | Musical Director |
| Revolution in Me (live dates) | Musical Director |
| Twist of Fate | Musician |
| Dialect | Musician |
| Don't Know Why (from 'Twist of Fate') | Recording Engineer, Musician |
| I'm Glad You're Mine (from 'Twist of Fate') | Musician |
| Those Anythings (from 'Overrated') | Co-written, Recording Engineer, Musician |
Why Why Peaches | Slaves | Co-writer |
Hitomi Yaida | Live dates | Musical Director |
One EskimO | Live dates | Recording Engineer, Musician, Programmer |
Why Why Peaches | Live Dates | Musical Director |
Kano | Method to the Maadness | Recording Engineer, Musician |
| Upside (featuring Michelle Breeze) | Musician |
| Dark Days | Musician |
Rizzle Kicks | Superheroes (from the 'When I Was A Youngster' EP) | Musician |
Clay | Clay (EP) | Recording Engineer |
The Hall Of Mirrors | Love Child | Musician |
Yasmin | Heartbreak Hotel | Musician |
Eagle-Eye Cherry | Sub Rosa | Musician |
| Don't Give Up | Musician |
| This Paralysis | Musician |
| The Food Song | Musician |
Reuben Hollebon | Clutch EP | Recording Engineer |
Duffy | | Recording Engineer |
Acantha Lang | He Said / She Said | Mastered |
| Lois Lang (single) | Mastered |
Corella | Monday (upcoming release) | Produced, mixed |
Baptiste Giabiconi | | Musician |
DJ Lisa Lashes | | Remix Engineering |
Ableton Live | | Endorsement |
Gibson | Guitars | Endorsement |
Eventide | Effects | Endorsement |
RME Audio | | Endorsement |
Audix | Microphones | Endorsement |
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