About

Ngaio Nobumoto Portrait by Rutherford Rodger.

Ngaio Nobumoto
Portrait by Rutherford Rodger.

Ngaio Nobumoto is a pilot, live sound engineer, and photographer based in Las Vegas, NV.

Born in Las Vegas to a family of artists and raised between California and Vegas, Ngaio found his passion for music at age 6. He plays piano, guitar, bass, and sings, recording music under the name pinkcyan.

At age 14, he discovered an interest in photography, and began shooting professionally at age 16. His work is frequently described as modern and elegant, bearing a cinematic tone and element.

At age 21, Ngaio began pursuing a career in aviation as an airline pilot. He currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, as well a flight instructor certificate with a gold seal addition. He currently works for a major U.S. airline.

Lastly, Ngaio is a live sound engineer. As a house engineer, he has provided front of house and monitor engineering services to a variety of artists such as Highly Suspect, P.O.D., The Midnight, Slothrust, Meg & Dia, Real Estate, DIIV, Girlpool, The Dodos, and many more. He has also run sound for a number of mid-to-large-sized corporate events.

Ngaio is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is also a graduate of the College of Southern Nevada, holding an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies.