A group of A Level and BTEC Music Technology
students from Strode College visited the O2 Academy in Bristol this
month for a technical tour of the venue. The sound and lighting manager
Matt Royston-Bishop took the group backstage, on stage
and behind the main mixing console. He explained the features of the
digital desks and how the sound is sent all around the venue from the
stage. The students had a chance to operate the mixing console and ask
questions of a highly experienced sound engineer.
This is part of a wider focus on building awareness and creating links
in the local music industry. Music tutor Adrian Smith commented “ We
have now established a link with the O2 in Bristol and built this visit
into the live sound and technical stage management
areas of the course.”
While in Bristol the students spent some time in
the Professional Music Technology shop. Here they were able to try out a
large range of guitars, drums kits and synthesizers.
We have a number of successful students who have
gained work in live sound including Sofie Hunter who works for a local
live sound company running the sound and stage for corporate events and
festivals including Farm Fest in Bruton, Dave
Perry who works at the Octagen in Yeovil, Ollie Chamberlain who works
for Vortex Events Ltd and Bruce Macdonald who is currently touring the
UK as sound engineer for an up and coming metal band.
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