Association for Sound Design and Production upcoming events

Training Plus - Fringe Fundamentals for Sound (01 Jul 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fringe Fundamentals For Sound

Edinburgh - July 2026

Training in the heart of Edinburgh

Click here to register your interest.

Orbital Sound - the industry leader for professional theatre audio - extend an invitation to technicians of all experience levels to attend a bespoke training event designed specifically for fringe theatre. At the end of the 2 days you will be equipped with the skills and confidence to begin your role in Edinburgh this year and then continue to develop your career into the wider live sound industry.

Following on from Orbital's highly acclaimed "Sound Fundamentals for Theatre" training course which has become the industry's de facto theatre sound training programme, this course helps to prepare technical theatre engineers and theatre sound students for careers in live entertainment.

"Fringe Fundamentals For Sound" combines essential theory with practical skills, catering for a wide cross-section of skill levels. Students are typically about to start their audio or AV role in Edinburgh Festival this year.

Orbital's Head of Education, Mike Thacker will be supported by a team of other highly experienced educators and industry leading design engineers, all of which cements an invaluable, practical and hands on educational experience. Over the 2 days, students are also given the opportunity to experience equipment from leading brands.

Book early, places are strictly limited!

Places cost just £230 plus vat per person to cover the two days.

Orbital's individual education discount of 25% is available to college students, teachers and lectures.

To benefit from this discount, applicants will need to upload proof of eligibility (NUS/student card, NUT/teacher card) when making payment. Please also bring the ID to the course.

This is not an ASDP event

DiGiCo x ASDP Sweeney Todd Walk Around and Theatre Software Demonstration (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

DiGiCo x ASDP
Sweeney Todd Walk Around and Theatre Software Demonstration

Wednesday 22nd July 10am

Join DiGiCo and the ASDP for a full day in Birmingham on all things theatre sound!

Combining an in-depth look into the world of console automation and at the specifics of a large scale musical, spend the day with DiGiCo and the ASDP at The Rep in Birmingham.

The day begins with a 3-hour session delving into DiGiCo’s legendary Theatre software extension. After a break for lunch, there will be a 2-hour walkaround of the acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd with Sound Designer Kelsh Buckman-Drage (aka Kelsh B-D).

Tickets for this event are free for members of the ASDP and can be registered for on this page or £15 for non-members and can be purchased on this page.

Full Agenda for the day:
10:00-13:00 – DiGiCo Theatre Software Demonstration
13:00-14:00 – Lunch (not provided)
14:00-16:00 – Walkaround with Sound Designer Kelsh Buckman-Drage

Discounted tickets for the evening performance of the show can also be purchased after registration.

Address for this event is:
Birmingham Rep
6 Centenary Square
Birmingham
B1 2EP

Please note, the ASDP reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice. Such alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.

All events will be filmed and photographed - your presence confirms your permission for the ASDP to use any images or recordings of you in our publicity materials and seminar archive.

The ASDP does not accept responsibility for anyone acting as a result of information or views expressed on its training courses including course material. Opinions expressed are those of individual trainers and not necessarily those of the ASDP. Participants should take professional advice when dealing with specific situations.

In Conversation... The Climate Crisis - Panel Dicussion (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In Conversation... The Climate Crisis

@ Chichester Festival Theatre
28th July 5pm

£12 a ticket or free to ASDP members email us on admin@theasdp.com for the code

Join us for this panel discussion inspired by our co-production with Theatr Clwyd, Atlantis. The talk will explore where we currently stand in the climate crisis, and consider the role and responsibility of art and culture in responding to it.

This is not an ASDP event

Training Plus - Mixing for Musicals training course (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals
Sept 16th & 17th 2026

Click here to register your interest!

Mixing for Musicals is far, far more than just another "this is how a mixing desk works" workshop - Mixing for Musicals participant's are taken through every stage of the process from the rehearsal room to setting up a desk in its base state, including the theory, introduction to why line-by-line mixing is so important, and what happens when you don't do it.

Hands-on experience is an essential aspect of the course, which includes the opportunity to talk in depth to the sound team of current West End shows.

Held at our purpose-built training rooms, programming suite & sound studio in Brixton, London the course focuses on the practical skills and theory behind best-practice FOH mixing requirements for modern musicals.

The students experience all the essential tasks associated with sound operating excellence, from basic mixing theory to working with the latest digital mixing technology.

Places cost just £230 plus vat per person to cover the two days.

Orbital's individual education discount of 25% is available to college students, teachers and lectures.

To benefit from this discount, applicants will need to upload proof of eligibility (NUS/student card, NUT/teacher card) when making payment. Please also bring the ID to the course.

This is not an ASDP Event

Training Plus - Sound for Stage Managers training course (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Sound for Stage Managers
Sept 18th 2026

Click here to register your interest!

Training Plus are pleased to announce our brand-new course Sound For Stage Managers, after several years of research, pilots schemes and investigation.

Increasingly Stage Managers in the theatre world are expected to possess skills in multiple areas and are asked to work across departments - often without adequate preparation.

This course is tailored for Stage Management of all levels, touching upon the basic elements of theatre sound that may be required in their current or future job roles. "Sound For Stage Managers" covers the fundamentals of how

audio systems work, midi sound effects show control, an understanding of Qlab show audio programming, radio microphone and basic comms equipment techniques.

The aim is to give Stage Managers more confidence in understanding the "black arts" that lie within sound and communications - to empower them to not be fearful of cross-over roles and to enlighten them has two how best react when things don't go quite as originally planned!

"Sound For Stage Managers" will bring a higher level of understanding when operating sound for a play, for a Tech ASM covering sound roles on a musical, or the ever-increasing demands of Stage Management in the rehearsal room or live event.

Hands-on experience is an essential aspect with Orbital's training courses, which include guest experts and significant use of equipment guided by our experienced team.

Held at our purpose-built training rooms, warehouse & sound studio in Brixton, London the course focuses on the practical skills that are essential in modern theatre.

Places cost just £190 plus vat per person.

Orbital's individual education discount of 25% is available to college students, teachers and lectures.

To benefit from this discount, applicants will need to upload proof of eligibility (NUS/student card, NUT/teacher card) when making payment. Please also bring the ID to the course.

This is not an ASDP Event

Training Plus - Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto
10th November 2026

Click here to register

Training Plus's hugely successful 'Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto & The Festive Season' training course will run this year in November 2026.

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto & The Festive Season is far, far more than just another "this is how a mixing desk works" workshop - participant's are taken through every stage of the process from the rehearsal room to setting up a desk in its base state, including the theory, introduction to why both line-by-line and vocally advanced mixing is so important, and what happens when you don't do it.

Hands-on experience is an essential aspect of the course, which includes opportunities to talk informally and in depth with West End show's sound teams.

The students experience all the essential tasks associated with sound operating excellence, from basic mixing theory to working with the latest digital mixing technology.

Places cost just £190 plus vat per person to cover the course.

Orbital's individual education discount of 25% is available to college students, teachers and lectures.

To benefit from this discount, applicants will need to upload proof of eligibility (NUS/student card, NUT/teacher card) when making payment. Please also bring the ID to the course.

This is not an ASDP Event

Association for Sound Design and Production upcoming events

Training Plus - Fringe Fundamentals for Sound (01 Jul 2026)

Fringe Fundamentals For Sound

Edinburgh - July 2026

Training in the heart of Edinburgh

Click here to register your interest.

DiGiCo x ASDP Sweeney Todd Walk Around and Theatre Software Demonstration (22 Jul 2026)

DiGiCo x ASDPSweeney Todd Walk Around and Theatre Software Demonstration

Wednesday 22nd July 10am

In Conversation... The Climate Crisis - Panel Dicussion (28 Jul 2026)

In Conversation... The Climate Crisis

@ Chichester Festival Theatre28th July 5pm

Training Plus - Mixing for Musicals training course (16 Sep 2026)

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals Sept 16th & 17th 2026

Click here to register your interest!

Training Plus - Sound for Stage Managers training course (18 Sep 2026)

Training Plus

Sound for Stage Managers Sept 18th 2026

Click here to register your interest!

Training Plus - Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto (10 Nov 2026)

Training Plus

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto 10th November 2026

Click here to register

DiGiCo x ASDP
Sweeney Todd Walk Around and Theatre Software Demonstration

@ Chichester Festival Theatre
28th July 5pm

Mixing for Musicals
Sept 16th & 17th 2026

Sound for Stage Managers
Sept 18th 2026

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto
10th November 2026