22live strengthens team with key hires

22live welcomes James Rose as Service and Manufacturing Manager and Aaron Boothe as Hire Project Manager. 

22live has appointed Aaron Boothe as Hire Project Manager and James Rose as Service and Manufacturing Manager. These key additions further reinforce 22live’s commitment to delivering pro-audio solutions through expertise, innovation, and service excellence.

A well-known name in the pro-audio industry, Boothe brings extensive experience as a sound engineer, production manager, and the founder of his own loudspeaker brand, Aaron B. With a strong reputation among touring professionals, Boothe has been trusted to deliver some of the biggest tours and live events.

Boothe has been working with 22live as a Hire Consultant since 2022, collaborating to support his vast network of hire clients. Now, as Hire Project Manager, he steps into a full-time role, overseeing projects and ensuring 22live continues to provide industry-leading hire services.

Commenting on his appointment, Boothe said: “22live has an exciting vision for the future of pro-audio, and I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role. Having worked with the team for the past few years, I’ve seen firsthand their commitment to innovation and service excellence. I look forward to continuing to support our hire clients and delivering outstanding audio solutions across the industry.” 

Joining the team in January 2025, Rose has taken on a full-time role as Service and Manufacturing Manager, where he will oversee the servicing of rental stock and management of internally manufactured stock. Rose has been working with 22live on a freelance basis since early 2023 and brings with him nearly 20 years of technical electrical experience in the industry. His deep knowledge and hands-on expertise make him a key asset to 22live’s service and manufacturing operations, ensuring that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards.

22live’s Manging Director, Spencer Beard, said: ”With both Aaron and James stepping into full-time positions, 22live reinforces its commitment to providing world-class audio solutions, combining cutting-edge technology with the expertise of passionate top industry professionals, ensuring excellence across its hire, service, and manufacturing operations.”

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