Frank started sound engineering back in the late 1970s, when he bought a small PA and started doing sound for vocal/acoustic acts.

This lead to being full-time sound engineer for the headline Melbourne rock band Dear Enemy for two years, in the very early 80s, and then doing sound for several other bands. While working for Dear Enemy he did a year-long sound engineering course, which lead to experience working in recording studios (in the days of tape!)

Family life happened and Frank returned to his trade of being a maintenance fitter in factories, keeping machinery running. This period also saw him in the Army Reserve for 4 years and the Rye CFA (fire brigade) for 10 years. He kept doing the occasional live sound gig during this time, and of course kept listening to music.

A few years ago now Frank discovered Buddhism, and he started looking in new directions. He decided to get back into sound work, and also be a singer!

He has set himself up with Macs, with a range of software, and lots of other gear. He has been mixing for a wide range of live acts, and has been doing recordings for people. His own singing is coming along steadily—he and Don have done several open-mic nights and are working towards doing some more substantial gigs.
- Robin

Frank and Don at the Noise Bar

My introduction to Doof was an amazing experiance at Earthdance, which I will never forget. Since then I have been hooked on psy-trance.

My first Rainbow Serpent Festival, in 2003, came soon after. Rob and I worked at that one, doing stage managing. That festival blew me away—the music, lights, and art were awesome.

The community that surrounds these festivals are the loveliest group of people I have ever met. They are always caring and sharing and looking after their friends, which is everybody.

Rob and I have made so many good friends, and we see them everywhere at many different events—The Community of Many Bodies One Mind.

These days we do Rainbow Serpent every year—we do stage managing at most of them. We also work at FRL every year, where I do sound and Rob does stage. FRL covers a wide range of music styles. We also try to make it to about 3 other outdoor festivals each summer.
- Frank

Hi there—I'm Frank's partner. Frank and I met a long time ago when we did a sound engineering course together and then worked in the same recording studio, in Richmond.

A few years ago we got together and set up house, and we now help each other out with quite a few creative projects.

One of which is the design and upkeep of this website—which I do. I guess that makes me the webmistress!
- Robin

Site made with a Mac and RapidWeaver

I follow a Japanese form of Buddhism called SGI. The chant is…
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
- Frank

Frank's favorite fish is the Humphead Maori Wrasse at the Melbourne Aquarium. Here's a photo of the fish himself.