About Us
OUR BEGINNING + OUR CREW + OUR VISION, MISSION & VALUES
It all started with a Hammond. At 18 years of age, Marty Beaton, founder of MGB Backline, experienced love at first sight... and sound.
He bought his first vintage C3 organ, quite simply, because he appreciated the sweet sounds he heard from this legendary masterpiece. No, he wasn’t an organist or a pianist. Guitar was his thing. But he loved, and still loves, all-things-music... and that Hammond had made its mark on him. A Fender Rhodes followed... then a Wurlitzer. I’m sure you get the picture.
By the time he was in his late-twenties, his appreciation (some, namely his wife, would say his obsession) with old-school backline pieces resulted in an incredibly vast and impressive collection.
Marty, an electrician by trade and owner of MGB Productions (a company he founded in 1999), was providing first-class electrical services throughout Sydney. Despite full books, a highly-successful portfolio and a team of staff, Marty made it a priority to find time for his “extra-curricular work” - organising music backline for large, world-recognised organisations, including conferences and concerts with audiences of over 20,000 people.
As word spread that Marty had access to heroic pieces, the demand for hire increased. His equipment stockpile, combined with years of experience (he first volunteered to handle backline requests with several organisations at the age of 15) and requests from commendable industry heavyweights to set up shop, meant it was inevitable Marty would end up throwing himself into the music industry on a full-time basis. In 2008, Marty put down the tools and the conduit. Yes, it was time to make it official. MGB Backline was born.
Because Marty already had a phenomenal reputation, the bookings came thick and fast. New premises were found, and so were endless opportunities to bring something never-before-seen-or-experienced to this area of the industry. Marty listened to what had previously been missing with other backline providers and became the answer that musicians, audio suppliers and tour managers had been looking for. His sought-after gear, his knowledge, his go-the-extra-mile attitude and his values established him as the most in-demand backline company in Sydney, in record time. Just ask Paul Simon, Sting, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey and Katy Perry - to list just a few in the species known as “celebs” - how good MGB Backline’s gear and service is!
Today, MGB Backline continues to be a thriving industry-leader for musical instrument and equipment hire in Australia. Marty and his team are proud of what they have built and consider it nothing but joy to do what they do, whilst meeting the needs of music industry giants.
Do yourself a favour, find the freedom you’re looking for and rest easy at your next gig... contact Marty and his team today to partner with THE best in backline.
OUR CREW
OUR VALUES
OUR 9 PILLARS OF CULTURE:
Consistency
We remain unchanged in our achievement and action of personhood, behaviour, processes and service. Our consistency is forefront so that both clients and teammates experience trustworthiness, reliability and confidence each and every time they deal with us.
Quality
Good enough isn’t. We deliver the highest degree of excellence and distinction in the latest products, scheduled maintenance and sought-after brands, ultimately adding value to all involved, for the long term.
Commitment
We are dedicated to outworking our Vision, Mission and Values in order that everyone succeeds. We choose to pour in effort, energy and enthusiasm with the goal of spurring on our current and future team members and clients.
Generosity
“You have been treated generously, so live generously.” This will be fortified through words, time, financial means and praise. We value productivity and abundance because we have a long-standing goal to be able to “give at every opportunity”.
Personal Growth
We carve out time to pursue growth and learning in order to encourage innovation, positive change and momentum. We build with heart and balance. We resolve by instigating change.
Teamwork
We are better together. We are open and honest, edifying and united. We are all leaders and encouragers, doing whatever it takes to bring awesomeness. We prioritise a positive team and family spirit. We refuse to play the blame game, but own our responsibilities and actions. We play as a team and we win as a team.
Integrity
We will continue to be known for our honesty and strong moral principles and uprightness. We stand for truth and I always speak the truth, decency and good character. We only every make agreements that we are willing to outwork. What we promise we will deliver.
Zeal
We exude radical energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of providing kick-ass products and inspiring contributions to the music industry and beyond.
Innovation
We remain committed to introducing and originating creative ideas for positive change in our organisation. We will also provide the framework and systems for implementing them.
OUR VISION
To bring awesomeness to every experience.
OUR MISSION
Our mission goes beyond our products. Way beyond. And, we’re proud of what we do and how we do it. We’ve built, and continue to build, a culture of integrity. Consistency. Goodwill. Cool vibes. Laughter. We’re about the latest and greatest music instruments as well as those legendary, sweet old-school favourites and vintage pieces. We’re about personal engagement and listening to our clients, so that we deliver THE wow factor in service. We’re about giving everything we’ve promised, and then some. Yes, we’re about surpassing expectations. Punctuality. Being on top of our game. At the forefront of industry knowledge. We’re about going beyond our four walls to partner with not-for-profit organisations in our community. We play our part in lending a helping hand because life is, indeed, about others. We’re about caring for the little things that are important to every ONE we work with because, at the end of the day, we want every ONE to love working with us. And, just quietly, why wouldn’t they want to partner with the very best of the best in backline…
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