Our Crew
It's all about the people
The Playground is deliberately compact, with a massive focus on talent. Our people need to be good enough to mix it with the best. We undertake projects from Australia’s leading creative advertising agencies and sit alongside their Creative Directors, Senior Writers and Producers who, quite frankly, demand excellence. We also collaborate with leading film and television Directors, Writers and Producers to create short and long version films, video, and television series.
Founder & Executive Producer
Matthew Gerber-Corn
I can honestly say that I have not once woken up in the morning and thought “I don’t want to go to work today”. I love my job and I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to work with the one thing that I am extraordinary passionate about – Sound.
A human talks into a microphone. The sound waves captured by the microphone are converted into electrical impulses which run down a copper cable and are then amplified by means of a loudspeaker and turned back into acoustical energy. These sound waves from the speaker hit our ears and (this is the incredible part), by way of stimulating the mechanics of the ear, our brain converts these sound waves into intelligible signals – the human voice. We understand what we are hearing because of these sound waves.
Music and the phenomenon of sound has flowed through my veins since a young age. I played in bands for many years and still love to pick up the guitar and have a strum.
My work eithic is that it doesn’t matter if it’s editing voice for telephone IVR messaging, or working on a high end stylised television commercial – I give each the same level of care and attention.
SENIOR ENGINEER & COMPOSER
Ed Colman
Ed Colman is an Australian-based, London-born producer, remixer, and multi-instrumentalist.
He embodies a rare blend of enthusiasm, motivation, and creativity in his craft.
From his formative years as an intern in London’s esteemed recording studios, Ed demonstrated a relentless pursuit of excellence, learning under the guidance of industry luminaries and refining his skills with meticulous attention to detail.
His journey to becoming the head engineer at several of the UK’s Recording Studios attests to his exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate seamlessly with some of the music industry’s biggest names, including Sophie Ellis Bextor, Faithless, and more.
Since establishing himself in Australia, Ed has continued to push boundaries, expanding into audio & music production for commercials, radio and TVCs, podcasts, and narrations. This diversification showcases his adaptability and deep-seated passion for creating compelling audio content.
With multiple ARIA chart-topping singles to his credit and a reputation for delivering electrifying performances, Ed Colman remains a driving force in both music production and DJing, celebrated for his infectious energy and unwavering commitment to musical excellence.
