Ash Barkho
Percussionist | Audio Engineer | Music Educator
Live sound, studio production, and performance — delivered with real-world experience.
Performance, production and education with Ash Barkho
Ash is a Sydney-based percussionist, audio engineer and qualified secondary music teacher. As the founder of Barkho Production Services, he works across live sound, audio and lighting production, studio recording, music education and practical audio workshops.
With over a decade of live and studio experience, Ash brings a musician’s understanding to the technical side of each project, whether supporting a band, performing alongside a DJ or leading a percussion session.
Explore the services below, then get in touch to discuss your event, recording or learning program.
Ash’s Skillsets
LIVE SOUND
Front-Of-House & Monitoring mixing and live audio support for bands, events, and venues
STUDIO PRODUCTION
Recording, mixing, and post-production for artists and projects
PERFORMANCE
Live percussion/drumming for events, shows, and weddings
EDUCATION
Structured music programs, audio workshops and more
Live Sound Engineering
Live sound support for bands, events and venues, from system setup and soundcheck through to the final performance.
Front-of-house mixing: balanced sound for the audience.
System setup: practical tuning and coverage to suit the venue.
Stage monitoring: monitor mixes and wireless systems to support performers.
Event delivery: coordination from load-in to pack-down.
For a complete event setup, explore live audio and lighting production.
Studio Production & Mixing
Studio support for artists and musicians, from the first recording session to the final mix.
Recording: vocals, instruments and live performances.
Mixing: clarity, balance and depth across playback systems.
Editing: comping takes, tightening performances and preparing delivery files.
Session support: guidance on recording workflow and performance.
Explore Barkho Recording Studio or enquire about your project below.
Live Performance
Live drums and percussion for weddings, events and shows, with a performance shaped around the music and the room.
Bands and live shows: drum kit performance with a focus on groove and feel.
DJ and percussion sets: live rhythm to lift the dancefloor.
Roaming percussion: wireless performance that brings the energy into the crowd.
Ash performs across pop, EDM, Afro-house, Arabic and Middle Eastern music, Latin and contemporary styles. Share your event date, venue and preferred setup in the enquiry below.
Music Education and Audio Training
Music education
Hands-on percussion programs for schools, combining performing, listening and composing with rhythm and cultural exploration. Sessions introduce world percussion, including African and Middle Eastern traditions.
Audio workshops & training
Practical sessions that explain how live sound works and how an event comes together. Topics include:
Signal flow and audio system basics
Microphones, setup and soundcheck
Basic mixing and monitoring
Live event workflow
School incursions, short workshops and ongoing programs can be discussed around your group’s experience and learning goals. Enquire below with your group size, interests and preferred dates.
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