Susan Merrick
Live Music | Festivals | Performance Art | Live Talks/Events | Award Shows
Top Career Highlights
There are so many! But if I am forced to narrow it down then interpreting for Pink and Gwen Stefani at BST Hyde Park 2023 - these performances were electric! Working on the Billie Eilish Tour 2025 Each Download Festival I've been a part of, providing access to so many customers and for so many amazing bands (2021-2025) Florence and the Machine 2017 and 2019 Linkin Park 2024 and 2025
About Me
I've been working as a BSL/English interpreter now for 20 years and fully qualified for 18. I have worked in legal, community, education, health, conference and many more areas within that time. I have been working in the field of performance for over 10 years and my approach to performance work is ensuring that access for deaf customers is the number one priority.
For me this comes with a combination of good communication skills, a varied work load and client base, strong coping strategies, a proactive approach to prep and organisation, a very strong understanding of effective co-working as well as ensuring skills in performance interpreting are up-to-date!
How I Can Help
- Time management
- Work load
- Considering RSI/posture issue
- Helping to think about translations, song intentions and audience expectations
- How to spend prep time
- Being a good coworker
- Being flexible and adaptable with a good attitude, whilst also ensuring good access is a priority and that you are able to do your job well.
Other Roles / Credentials
MA Fine Art (performance, visual art and film)
Attitude and prep are key!