About us - C3 Productions

JOHN CASTRILLON

Founder & CEO of C3 Productions Ltd

John believes in the power of creative technology and communication to shape the future of entertainment and the performing arts. From music concerts and festivals to immersive experiences and corporate events, his work is about creating moments that bring people together and leave lasting impressions. Born in London to Colombian parents in the late 1970s, he grew up in a large, multicultural, musical family. Early years were filled with the rhythms and voices of many cultures, sparking a lifelong passion for people and their stories.

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That curiosity took him around the world. He spent time in London, Miami, Cali, Colombia’s Coffee Region and New York City, building a strong foundation in communication and creative thinking. By the late 1990s, he returned to the UK and settled in Brighton, earning a degree in Music Technology while exploring how tech could shape new audience experiences.

Since the early 2000s, he has dedicated his life to live events. He built his company from the ground up without investment. It began with one job and grew steadily. Along the way, he learned the ins and outs of sound, lighting, video and rigging by leading teams hands-on. This gave him a full understanding of the industry and the tools to deliver productions at any scale. He also developed skills in Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Soundvision, along with a strong grasp of wider delivery structures, including logistics, health and safety, security and project management. This allows him to support clients in building stronger teams and more resilient events.

He has delivered projects across four continents in all kinds of environments. His work includes music festivals, immersive experiences, theatre, circus, comedy, Pride celebrations, marches, award ceremonies, corporate and more. His ability to lead under pressure has earned the trust of international clients and production crews alike.

But beyond logistics and kit, he is driven by something deeper. He believes in the magic of shared human experience. Watching a crowd light up at a concert, seeing faces in awe during an immersive experience, or witnessing colleagues celebrate what they’ve achieved — these are the moments that matter. He has seen people from all backgrounds come together with no barriers between them.

That is what inspires him to deliver to the highest standard. Not just schedules and kit. No egos. No politics. Just the experience of connection. A shared moment in time that people will never forget.

LEON HOLDER

Production and Technical Manager

Having worked in various audio professions for over 20 years, I am proud to be a part of the C3 family. Whether recording, mixing live audio or simply building PAs and sound systems, I am in my element. Thankfully, due to developments offered here at C3, my abilities in all aspects of event production have grown vastly. Now with the potential to deploy comfortably as a lighting/video/power technician and production manager, my world continues to grow. I am here to assist in the production of the best events possible. Let's have a great show!

SAM RUSH

Site & Production Management

Sam’s experience as a Production Manager has taken her around Europe working in theatre, live art, dance and circus, with a particular focus on site-specific and outdoor projects. These roles have always been eclectic and as a result her skills range from site management and project logistics to stage management and artist liaison, in addition to providing technical skills as a theatre lighting programmer and QLab AV specialist.

PANNY ELRINGTON

Stage Management & Show Caller

Show-calling and Stage managing career began in British Theatre with national, and international touring leading in to new musicals such as Billy Elliot, Legally Blonde and Matilda in London’s West End.
As a freelancer, event experience includes festivals, corporate award shows and conferences, large and medium scale parties, immersive events, military tournaments/pageants and royal family public celebrations such as weddings and the 2022 Queen’s Jubilee.

BEN BONHAM

Head of Operations & Warehouse Manager

Since joining the team in 2022, Ben has played a pivotal role in streamlining operations and managing the day-to-day technical flow behind the scenes. Originally from the North Norfolk countryside, his passion for sound began early—experimenting with recording techniques and studying classical guitar—eventually leading him to earn a BA (Hons) in Music Production. He began his career as a live sound technician in Brighton’s dynamic music scene before transitioning into technical operations and project management.

MAX BLOW

Production Management & Lighting Technician

With nearly 15 years of industry experience, Max brings extensive expertise across all areas of production, with a particular focus on technical management and lighting design. Over the years, we’ve collaborated on many outstanding shows, and Max continues to contribute an exceptional breadth of knowledge and skill to our team.

JACK CROTTY

Site Management & Lighting Technician

Jack Crotty is a skilled lighting and general technician with a BA in Digital Design. He has worked across a wide range of productions, from small-scale theatre shows to major UK festivals. As a Technician, Site Manager, and Crew Boss, Jack brings hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and calm leadership to every job.

ADAM SIMEON

Logistics Manager

Adam comes from a decor/environment/logistics background. As founding member of Something Groovy he designed/produced and installed many festival/club stagesets/dancefloor canopies at events around the world including: Boom (PT)/ Ozora(Hun)/hadra (Fr)/Blackmoon (It)/ Terra Gathering (Pt)/ Noisily Fest (UK) / Glastonbury (UK)/ The Glade (UK)/ Harmonic (Fr) along with full production management for smaller scale club events across London/ Brighton/ Essex from 1994-2017.

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A life change also brought a change of direction and so he joined C3 as Warehouse Manager in 2018 to boost knowledge of sound system/lighting and systems. In this time he rearranged and developed the C3 warehouse management systems to improve the processes and so streamline the delivery of equipment/crew for shows.

He now works freelance for C3 as logistics manager for larger events (The Great Escape) and stage build/break support through the year along with specialist warehouse management tasks such as yearly PAT testing etc.