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Audio & AV Theatre
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- Production
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Audio & AV TheatreOver the last 30 years a huge range of automation systems have been installed in theatres worldwide. Many of systems are now beginning to reach ‘end of life’. What does this mean, and what are the opt ... -
- Industry Issues
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreExplore the dimensions of the topical IPMX open-standard that change how we, as an industry, think about AVoIP – both ‘in and of itself’ and as ‘a system component’. Cost is obviously a priority. But ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Careers
- Industry Issues
- Production
- Wellbeing
Audio & AV TheatreWith diversifying family models and a changing gender ratio, many touring professionals – including artists – are looking for new ways to integrate young family life into the demands of being on the r ... -
- Audio
- AV
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreConvergence isn't just a technical question — it's an economic one. Join us for a practical framework to decide whether running audio, video, lighting and control on one shared network is worth it for ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Health & Safety
- Industry Issues
- Production
- Wellbeing
Audio & AV TheatreTouring can place considerable demands on the people who make live performance possible. Long hours, disrupted sleep, ongoing pressure, unforeseen challenges, separation from home and the difficulty o ... -
- Lighting
- Production
- Rigging
Audio & AV TheatreThe Royal Opera House has completed its first major overhead lighting rig upgrade in 26 years. The project encompassed the replacement and enhancement of lighting fixtures, supporting structures, asso ... -
- Audio
- Production
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreLive immersive audio faces a chicken-and-egg problem. Rental companies and venues are understandably cautious about investing in spatial sound systems, while most touring acts continue to mix in stere ...
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Industry Initiatives Theatre
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- Business
- Health & Safety
- Industry Issues
- Sustainability
Industry Initiatives TheatreIn an increasingly competitive market, why do some businesses consistently win work while others find themselves competing on price alone? Drawing on real-world examples from across the live entertain ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreMost live events freelancers have a story: late payments, shifting call times, or the "that's not what we agreed" on site. Yet the industry still runs largely on handshakes and goodwill. This session ... -
- Business
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreThe relationship gaps between industry manufacturers, specifiers, and end-users, and what we can all do to fix it. How and why things get specified, and why end users and operators don't always get ... -
- Careers
- Health & Safety
- Industry Issues
- Wellbeing
Industry Initiatives TheatreBackup talks Health & Welfare in the industry, joined by fellow industry charities the panel will be discussion topics like sleep, addiction and also highlighting the latest legal requirements around ... -
- Lighting
- Sustainability
- Technology
Industry Initiatives TheatreLife Cycle Analysis appears time and again amongst the widening sea of sustainability legislation impacting the entertainment industry. It affects the products we make, buy and use. This seminar will ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
- Wellbeing
Industry Initiatives TheatreTouring means close quarters, long days, broken sleep and constant exposure to whatever virus is going around — and touring crews and musicians are disproportionately neurodivergent, which makes the s ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Sustainability
Industry Initiatives TheatreYou may already understand the concept of a Digital Product Passport, but what does one actually look like, and what information does it need to contain? This practical, interactive session will expla ...
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Lighting & Staging Theatre
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- Careers
- Lighting
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Lighting & Staging TheatreDiscover how White Light is supporting lighting professionals to help shape some of the industry's most exciting productions. Featuring Associate Lighting Designer Nic Farman and Assistant Lighting De ... -
- Lighting
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreJoJo Tillmann is intensively engaged with the question of how lighting can be controlled through natural language, and what this shift actually requires. Central to this work is the case for a closed ... -
- Careers
- Lighting
Lighting & Staging TheatreA talk about the professional journeys (so far) of lighting professionals Deanna Towli And Lucinda Plummer. The session will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Who is this session for? Industry ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreAideen Malone, Olivier Award and Profile Award winning lighting designer for Into The Woods discusses the collaboration and challenges to Sondheim's masterpiece. Who is this session for? Lighting desi ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the second generation of Vari-Lite equipment, the Vari-Lite Series 200 range, including the VL2 Spot, VL3 and VL4 Wash, and the Artisan console. T ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
- Wellbeing
Lighting & Staging TheatreHow imposter syndrome, unconscious bias and workplace culture continue to shape careers in live events in many places. The live events industry has made significant progress in recent years when it co ... -
- Production
- Rigging
- Staging
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreBeyond the rumours: Explore the facts, standards and risks of mixing truss systems The practice of combining truss modules from different manufacturers remains one of the most controversial topics in ...
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Audio & AV Theatre
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- In collaboration with LSi
- Audio
- Production
Audio & AV TheatreSystem ‘tech’ing’ is the unseen, unsung role that binds together the entire PA system and its environment: inside, outside and anywhere else. Their importance has increased with the complexity of digi ... -
- Audio
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Audio & AV TheatreDante keeps evolving: new tools, new workflows, new ways to build and manage live systems. Join us for a fast tour of what's new and how it plays out on real stages — from touring rigs to two-million- ... -
- Audio
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Audio & AV TheatreLoudspeaker technology has evolved dramatically and today’s output performance to size ratio has much improved, especially in recent years. Yet many still hesitate when they see a hang that looks ‘too ... -
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreDrone light shows have rapidly evolved from a niche technology reserved for only the largest events into one of the most exciting new tools in live entertainment, capable of creating shared moments fo ... -
- AV
- Production
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreThe traditional boundaries between AV, broadcast, live production, and entertainment technology are disappearing. What does that mean for the people designing experiences, buying technology, and build ... -
- Audio
- Health & Safety
- Sustainability
Audio & AV TheatreEverything you need to know about getting those "I wish we knew.." questions investigated. Got a nagging question about sound, hearing health or audience experience that’s never quite been resolved? T ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Production
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreA discussion with Unit1Studio about their mission to transport fans to legendary performances from artists they love, and how working with Brompton Technology, ROE Visual, Woodroffe Bassett Designs, a ...
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Industry Initiatives Theatre
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- In collaboration with PLASA
- Industry Issues
- Sustainability
Industry Initiatives TheatreDigital Product Passports are set to change how manufacturers collect, manage and share product information. For some businesses, they represent a complex new compliance burden. For others, they offer ... -
- Audio
- Business
- Health & Safety
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreMartyn’s Law is new government legislation to help prevent and mitigate the impact of terrorist activity at events and venues. This seminar will discuss how the building or event audio systems can be ... -
- Business
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreNo scripts. No prepared answers. No holding back. Join a panel of industry leaders for a fast-paced, audience-led debate tackling the biggest opportunities, challenges and controversies facing the UK ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Production
- Sustainability
- Technology
Industry Initiatives TheatreHeatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes, floods… there’s a lot about climate change in the news right now. From the vantage point of a full-time sustainability professional working for an AIM-listed company, ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Technology
Industry Initiatives TheatreThe EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will be fully enforced from 11th December 2027. If a product is not CRA compliant by that date, it is not eligible for a CE mark. That means it cannot be sold in the ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
- Wellbeing
Industry Initiatives TheatreJoin Backup Tech and industry partners as we explore the practical tools, resources and best-practice guidance needed to help live events professionals build more resilient, sustainable and successful ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreAre you running a business or employing people? Whether you have two staff or two hundred, employ permanent teams or rely on freelancers, bring in casual workers for busy seasons or sub-contract most ...
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Lighting & Staging Theatre
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- Lighting
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Lighting & Staging Theatre'Getting started with Sig-Net’ aims to provide a practical overview of this new lighting control protocol, introduced to address the requirements of the upcoming European legislation, the Cyber Securi ... -
- AV
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreAn insight into the virtual pre-production work at the Royal Ballet and Opera. The virtual replica of the Royal Opera House and realistic 3D computer models of the productions are used to work on new ... -
- Production
- Staging
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreThis presentation provides an inside look at the design, planning, and execution of the ground support structure for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. It explores the project from the perspec ... -
- Lighting
- Production
- Sustainability
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreVenturing outside can sometimes seem a bit daunting for a theatre tech, but as the Scouts say, you just need to ‘Be Prepared!’. Join this talk, which will break down what you actually need to consider ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreIn 1976 – fifty years ago – the new National Theatre building opened on the south bank of the River Thames. The building incorporated a host of technology never really seen before in British theatre, ... -
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreWhat makes a great Festival Rig – for drama, dance, opera, or live music – and what is the best way to approach making it do your thing? The ALPD brings together a panel of experienced lighting practi ... -
- In collaboration with LSi
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreWith sustainability and uninterrupted performance at the heart of the project, discover how the Royal Ballet and Opera completed a full renovation of their auditorium lighting, without closing for a s ...
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Audio & AV Theatre
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- Audio
- Business
- Industry Issues
Audio & AV TheatreThis seminar will review simple rules and advice for the protection of your hearing, when working in high sound environments. It will also cover what health and safety inspectors are likely to ask you ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Technology
Audio & AV TheatreThe entertainment industry is a progressive group and reacts well to change. However, AI use – beyond press releases and text-to-image - has been slow to catch on. This panel will explore how AI can h ... -
- Audio
- In collaboration with LSi
- Production
Audio & AV TheatreIn Vienna last May, several leading pro audio suppliers turned the Stadthalle into a miracle of live sound delivery – for audience, performers, TV viewers and online streamers. Meet some of the key fi ... -
- Audio
- Business
- Careers
Audio & AV TheatreChair Peter Rice and Administrator Emily Drohan engage in a discussion on their roles as both educators and sound designers. They present their diverse sound design projects and showcase short case st ... -
- Business
- Careers
- Industry Issues
- Networking
Audio & AV TheatreJoin Sally Garner-Gibbons Manager for Creative Apprenticeships at Chichester College Group for an insightful seminar exploring how apprenticeships can help build a stronger, more skilled and sustainab ...
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Industry Initiatives Theatre
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- In collaboration with PLASA
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- Industry Issues
- Production
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Industry Initiatives TheatreOver the last 18 months PLASA has been supporting industry stakeholders with the development of a competency Certification for professionals working with temporary electrical power systems in the Even ... -
- Audio
- AV
- Industry Issues
- Lighting
- Technology
Industry Initiatives TheatreIn this session James explores the newly published changes within Amendment 4 to BS 7671 (the ‘wiring regs’) which has several updates affecting our industry. Whether you work in AV installations, tem ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Sustainability
Industry Initiatives TheatreSustainability has become a fixture of industry messaging but is the commitment behind it matching the rhetoric? This panel was born out of concerns raised within the PLASA steering group that, for al ... -
- Business
- Industry Issues
Industry Initiatives TheatreCreating an empowered workforce goes far beyond recruitment. It means ensuring people with disabilities and access requirements can enter, thrive and progress throughout their careers. This panel will ... -
- In collaboration with PLASA
- Business
- Industry Issues
- Production
- Technology
Industry Initiatives TheatreThis session will discuss the findings of an RBO / ABTT research project with University of Sheffield, examining the safety of lithium batteries used in bespoke stage props and scenic elements. Who is ...
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Lighting & Staging Theatre
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- Health & Safety
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- Production
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Lighting & Staging TheatreThe production environment in 2026 depends on people as much as technology. As lighting, sound, video, automation, stage management, networking, and show control become increasingly connected, clear c ... -
- Production
- Rigging
- Staging
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreThis seminar topic looks at rethinking design to achieve structural success and covers the fundamentals of: How truss systems handle tension, compression, and loads Understanding loading figures and ... -
- Audio
- Lighting
- Production
- Technology
Lighting & Staging TheatreWhat does it take to unite creative, lighting, sound, and show logic programming teams around a single, highly complex live experience? How did a cross-disciplinary team bring one of television’s bigg ... -
- Production
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Lighting & Staging TheatreExploring the challenges and solutions of installing engineering in existing buildings. Who is this session for? This seminar is free to attend with a show entry badge. Seminars operate on a walk-in ...
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