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Conference 2010
The first session of the day looked at ‘active’ or self-powered loudspeakers and discussed some of the advantages and disadvantages of their use over conventional loudspeaker systems. The session was presented by Andy Austin Brown of KV2 Audio. There was no doubt that everyone was impressed by the clarity and volume from KV2’s range of small portable loudspeaker systems. The clarity and distinction of different instruments in a typical music track was outstanding, as well as the frequency range from the relatively compact boxes.
After lunch, the conference divided into groups for two smaller workshop sessions. The first was a presentation by Selecon Lighting, looking at the company’s popular range of lanterns and the particular features making the lanterns suitable for school use. We were also given a ‘sneak-peak’ of Selecon’s new range of profile spotlights.
Brian Attwood, editor of The Stage newspaper, chaired an open-forum session, in which it was discussed how best to encourage and support young people into backstage theatre careers, amongst other issues. The intention is for three or four members to form a sub-committee to liaise with The Stage and take things forward.
A suggestion was made that the STSG could develop a relatively simple, self-administered, ‘reward’ or qualification scheme to recognise the many students involved with backstage theatre at an extra-curricular level, with the intention that it will perhaps encourage them to consider taking a career further. Any feedback or suggestions on this would be welcome, particularly if you’re currently in charge of a group of students backstage.
The Group’s AGM closed the daytime sessions, with most delegates adjourning to a nearby hotel for dinner, drinks and an overnight stay.
Photographs from the day and evening can be found in our Gallery, or on our Facebook group. The next conference is likely to be in 2012, at a venue to be decided.
Comments from the conference: “It was brilliant and I came home with lots of ideas. (It was) organised so well.” - Head of Drama, Ipswich School. “The whole event was very worthwhile.” - Hampton School. “It was really good to meet other people doing the same thing and discuss issues.” - Sir James Smith's School. "It was a really good mix of informative workshops, useful networking opportunities and socialising!" - Dean Close School. "Well staged, effective and useful - and very friendly. It's a very worthwhile event." - Hurst College. Comments from previous conferences: "It was a very useful, friendly, informative conference and just the right mix of social, business and networking." "Both of the events were appropriate for my level of understanding and I found it very helpful." "A really well organised and enjoyable event." Conference 2010 Sponsors:
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Our second-ever conference was held in February at Rugby School in Warwickshire.
The event was generously sponsored by
The
second session was a demonstration by Showcomms of wired and wireless
communication equipment for use backstage. The conclusion seemed to be that on a
budget it’s best to avoid wireless communications in favour of the reliability
of traditional ‘Tec Pro’-style systems, despite the restriction of cables!
