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The Crèche Barrier - Can Safe And Comfortable Childcare Be A Part Of Modern Touring?

06 Sept 2026
Audio & AV Theatre
In collaboration with LSi Careers Industry Issues Production Wellbeing

With 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 road.

What are the practicalities of achieving a balance between childcare and work commitments, and are there any attitudes that need to be overcome?

Find out how these women are changing expectations…

Who is this session for?

This session is for tour managers, artist managers, sound and lighting engineers, rental company operators… and all new parents.


This seminar is free to attend with a show entry badge. Seminars operate on a walk-in basis, so be sure to arrive in good time as seats are first-come-first-served.

In collaboration with LSi Logo

Chairperson
Rob Speight, Sound Engineer & Journalist
Speakers
Katie Melua, Recording Artist
Bryony October, Independent Live Sound Engineer
Malle Kaas, Touring Sound Engineer, Nurse Anaesthetist & CEO - Women in Live Music
Caz Adcock, Live Sound Engineer

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*Ticket price increases to £15 +VAT from 1 - 5 September 2026 / £20 +VAT from 6-8 September 2026

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6-8 September 2026 | Olympia, London

 
*Ticket price increases to £15 +VAT from 1 - 5 September 2026 / £20 +VAT from 6-8 September 2026