Back To The Future - The PLASA Focus Tutor Forum And What Lies Behind Today's Tuition Programmes

13 May 2026
Pearl Suite
Business , Careers , Production

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 what lies behind the structure of today’s audio, lighting and video engineering tuition.

Listen in as the tables are turned on those usually asking the questions… and who now must answer them.

Who is this session for?

Employers, educators, students, recruitment agents and all those who want to know how the future of pro AVL is being shaped.

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.

Chairperson
Phil Ward
Phil Ward, Journalist
Speakers
Jon Burton
Jon Burton, Sound Engineer & Senior Lecturer - University of Derby
Marcel Van Limbeek
Marcel Van Limbeek, Training Manager - Britannia Row Productions (BRP)
Rob Baldock
Rob Baldock, Music and Events Senior Lecturer - Nottingham School of Art and Design at NTU