Association for Sound Design and Production upcoming events

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

Inside the Glass House: Sound Design for The Oresteia (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Inside the Glass House: Sound Design for The Oresteia

Bridge Theatre

Friday 18th September

2pm - 4pm

Join ASDP Chair and Sound Designer Peter Rice as he talks through the sound design of his latest project, The Oresteia at London’s Bridge Theatre. Staged inside a revolving, two-level, glass-walled house that pushed every element of the design to its limits.

With a director demanding a "cinematic vocal" at every moment, Peter faced a rare set of challenges: tracking scenic location in real time with Timax SoundHub, taming high-SPL, high-dynamic-range performances on headset mics using Supertone Clear and Alpha Labs De-Feedback, and capturing actors moving fluidly between rooms — both inside and outside the house with constant foldback adaptations required.

Joined by Sound Associate and Bridge Head of Sound Ryan Anstey, and TiMax pioneer Robin Whittaker, they will breakdown the project from build to finished system, with a candid look at how the relationship between Manufacturer, Designer, Associate/PSE evolved across this uniquely demanding project.

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.

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

Training Plus - Mixing for Musicals training course (10 Feb 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 10:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals

10th & 11th February 2027

Click here to register your interest!

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.

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 £270 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 - Micing the Actor Training Course (12 Feb 2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 10:00:00 GMT

Training Plus -

Micing the Actor Training Course

February 12th 2027
Register here

Ever wondered how Westend Musicals make microphones disappear or multiple radio microphones are maintained backstage?

Whether for musical theatre or vocal reinforcement, on plays miniature microphones are now commonplace across all theatrical genres. The team of sound engineers backstage are as crucial to the smooth running of a production as the FOH engineer.

Held at our purpose-built training rooms and practical workshops in Brixton, London the course covers radio microphone technology including monitoring systems and also the dark art of radio microphone concealment and fitting and is perfect to enhance your skills or prepare for your first big job opportunity.

Participants will experience setting up radio mic systems and monitoring options before selecting microphone options. Overseen by highly experienced Westend Sound Engineers they will learn to colour and fit radio microphones to cast members.

Open to all students, past and present, the Training Plus community is a highly advanced and innovative platform that offers an unparalleled post-progressive support and networking infrastructure.

Training Plus

- the sound for theatre community

(This is not an ASDP Event)

Places cost £185 plus vat per person to cover the day.

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.

Training Plus - Sound for Stage Managers training course (09 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 10:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Sound for Stage Managers
March 9th 2027

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.

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

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 £210 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 - Sound Fundamentals for Theatre training course (13 Apr 2027)

Tue, 13 Apr 2027 09:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Sound Fundamentals for Theatre training course
London - 13th - 16th April 2027
Registration here

Sound Fundamentals for Theatre has become the industry's de facto theatre sound training programme, helping to prepare technical theatre engineers and theatre sound students for careers in live entertainment.

The four day course combines essential theory with practical skills, catering for a wide cross-section of skill levels. Students are typically drawn from the UK's leading drama schools, as well as freelancers and corporate sector technicians.

Orbital's Head of Education, Mike Thacker is supported by a team of other highly experienced educators and industry leading sound designers, operators and engineers, all of which cements an invaluable, practical and hands on educational week.

Over the 4 days, students are also given the opportunity to try out some of the latest audio equipment, with participation from leading brands such as Yamaha Commercial Audio, Shure, d&b audiotechnik, Nexo, Nemesis Research, Q-Lab and DiGiCo.

Places cost just £399 plus vat per person to cover the four 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 - Mixing for Musicals training course (05 May 2027)

Wed, 05 May 2027 09:00:00 GMT

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals
May 5th & 6th 2027

Click here to register your interest!

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.

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 £270 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

Association for Sound Design and Production upcoming events

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!

Inside the Glass House: Sound Design for The Oresteia (18 Sep 2026)

Inside the Glass House: Sound Design for The Oresteia

Bridge Theatre

Friday 18th September

2pm - 4pm

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

Training Plus

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto 10th November 2026

Click here to register

Training Plus - Mixing for Musicals training course (10 Feb 2027)

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals

10th & 11th February 2027

Click here to register your interest!

Training Plus - Micing the Actor Training Course (12 Feb 2027)

Training Plus -

Micing the Actor Training Course

February 12th 2027Register here

Training Plus - Sound for Stage Managers training course (09 Mar 2027)

Training Plus

Sound for Stage Managers March 9th 2027

Click here to register your interest!

Training Plus - Sound Fundamentals for Theatre training course (13 Apr 2027)

Sound Fundamentals for Theatre training course

London - 13th - 16th April 2027

Registration here

Training Plus - Mixing for Musicals training course (05 May 2027)

Training Plus

Mixing for Musicals May 5th & 6th 2027

Click here to register your interest!

Mixing for Musicals
Sept 16th & 17th 2026

Sound for Stage Managers
Sept 18th 2026

Advanced Sound Techniques for Panto
10th November 2026

February 12th 2027
Register here

Sound for Stage Managers
March 9th 2027

Mixing for Musicals
May 5th & 6th 2027