Is retraining to be a spark a good idea?

Apologies (I know this has been asked 1000 times), but thought I’d ask per my own viewpoint…

I’ve been out on the tools with my grandad when I was 12-17 (he was time served to 16th edition), I’ve done a 1-day PAT course (please don’t laugh) with a previous employer in stage/theatre lighting, provided PAT & repair services (while insured) for live events/theatre for 8ish years (my website/bio/YT/etc are linked in my profile if you really care that much), I have experience repairing and testing 3-phase distros for the entertainment industry….

Basically the reason I’m asking is because I watch people like Dave Savery, John Ward, Artisan Electrics, Nick Bundy, Adam the (ex) apprentice etc and want to work for them; but perhaps for the wrong reasons….

Posted Jun 12, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC

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