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Want to work behind the scenes in live events across lighting, audio, AV, staging and more? If you’re studying, just starting out or trying something new - and want a technical career in live events, PLASA Focus Leeds is where it begins.
Explore technical careers
Discover pathways into roles like lighting designer, live sound engineer, AV technician, rigging and staging crew, and production technician.
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Get hands-on with backstage equipment
Try professional lighting desks, PA systems, AV setups and control technology used on real productions.
And understand how lighting, audio, AV and staging come together on live shows-from design to delivery.
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Build on your existing knowledge via...
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Career-Focused Talks
Not sure where to start? Our upcoming career-focused talks will break down the different technical roles behind live events and share honest advice from people already working in the industry. It’s a chance to hear real stories, ask questions, and get a better sense of your next step.
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Dive into talks focused around building your career in technical entertainment
Seminar programme sponsored by
Aire Suite
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Performing arts organisations—from orchestras to ballet companies to theatres—are uniquely complex ecosystems. Multiple departments, overlapping timelines, and high-stakes productions often lead to re …
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Over 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 eve …Chairperson
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Peter and Chris are both sound designers and educators who have spent their careers creating shows and embedding their practice into the education sector. In this seminar they will discuss important s …
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In a competitive industry built on trust and relationships, getting work isn't just about what you know — it's about who knows you. This session cuts through the noise with straight-talking advice on …
Barton Suite
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up to employment law in a generation - and it’s already in force. New rules on sick pay, zero-hours contracts and unfair dismissal are changing the …
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Led by Bryan Raven, this panel will explore how we might step away from a career in the events industry with confidence, grace and dignity. From planning for the future and preparing both financially …Chairperson
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Born in Leeds, Tony is in his 3rd decade of making things louder for a living. Starting out as a touring engineer with bands, he met the odd and unpredictable world of Southbank Centre quite early on …Chairperson
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A step-by-step session covering the do’s and don’ts and tips and tricks to get the best out of your Entertainment Technical Interview. As the Global Leader in Groundbreaking Entertainment and Sports, …
Pearl Suite
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Money worries can impact both mental and physical health more than many freelancers realise. We’ll discussing this subject, what steps you can take to help be better prepared in 2026, pointing you tow …Chairperson
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Led by Rick Stainton, Founder of The Power of Events, this session will provide an overview of The Power of Events’ national Schools Engagement Programme and its growing impact across the UK. Framed a …
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This seminar explores how targeted, hands-on training programmes can remove barriers and create genuine entry routes into the live events and technical theatre industry. Drawing on the delivery of the …
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Securing funding is one of the biggest hurdles facing theatres and creative organisations today. The panel, hosted by White Light will unpack the realities, challenges, and evolving landscape of finan …
Aire Suite
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This industry seminar will explore apprenticeships across Theatre, TV & Film, and the Live Arts, with a focus on widening access, developing talent, and sharing effective practice. Sally Garner-Gibbon …
Barton Suite
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Led by Rick Stainton, Founder of The Power of Events, this session will provide an overview of The Power of Events’ national Schools Engagement Programme and its growing impact across the UK. Framed a …
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In an increasingly isolated profession, it is easy for Lighting Designers and other industry practitioners to question their skills and achievements, whilst the rise of social media may entice them in …Chairperson
Pearl Suite
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Following on from last year’s spirited discussion hosted by Phil Ward between students of leading UK entertainment technology courses, this time the students get to quiz their tutors – and find out wh …ChairpersonSpeakers
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