Discover audio at MPTS

The audio theatre at MPTS has firmly cemented itself as the place to stay ahead of innovations in sound. Each year, the programme features exclusive conversations with award-winning composers, sound editors, sound designers and audio heads, sharing insights into the groundbreaking work behind their recent projects.

From creativity to technicality, from on-set to post production, the sessions in the audio theatre cover the full spectrum of what it means to work in sound. Discover what impact AI is having, and how exciting developments in post-production audio, and audio for live broadcast, production, live studio software and hardware are providing new creative possibilities.



 

Audio Theatre

Audio Programme

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13 May 2026
    Audio Theatre
    Join Academy Award, BAFTA and Emmy-winning Supervising Sound Editor Nina Hartstone for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable career in film sound. From her early days as a trainee at Pinewood …
    Audio Theatre
    Great visuals may grab attention — but it’s audio that creates immersion, emotion and impact. From crystal-clear dialogue and dynamic live mixing to spatial audio and intelligent post-production workf …
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    CEDAR Audio

     

    Audio Theatre
    Ever-developing audio technologies continue to shape new production techniques. This in-depth panel explores how remote production, IP audio, software development and other advancements are influencin …
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    SSL

     

    Audio Theatre
    Join leading industry Sound Design professionals from the worlds of Film, Games, Drama and Documentary as they discuss some of their processes and passions when creating worlds with sound.
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    AMPS

     

     

    Audio Theatre
    With millions of podcasts available across every platform, cutting through the noise has never been harder. So, what separates the podcasts that quietly disappear from those that build loyal, engaged …
    Audio Theatre
    Calrec and Vivid Broadcast explore how agile remote production and virtualised audio infrastructures enable scalable operations across diverse events and clients including, Aurora Media Worldwide. Dis …
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    Calrec

     

     

     

    Audio Theatre
    Join the Films at 59 sound team for an insight to their approach for the Netflix series Nightmares of Nature.  Taking a lead from the world of drama, the sound team looked to create worlds where suspe …
    Audio Theatre
    The film and television composer remains the ultimate storyteller, responsible for the emotional pulse and narrative identity of every production. However, in 2026, the canvas for that artistry is shi …
    Audio Theatre
    Sound is a character in The Traitors format: it can reveal, conceal, heighten suspicion and guide the audience's emotional reading of every glance, pause and accusation. Explore the unique sound creat …
14 May 2026
    Audio Theatre
    This panel brings together leading technical and production voices from broadcast sport to unpack what it takes to deliver live coverage at the level audiences now expect. With 2026 set to be another …
    Audio Theatre
    Ben Nemes sits down with Ray Gillon, a veteran dubbing and film sound specialist known for overseeing foreign-language versions of major studio releases across dozens of languages. Together they cut t …
    Audio Theatre
    Discover how Mediaspec, with the help of Genelec, have delivered precise, reliable monitoring solutions for leading Glasgow-based post-production house Blazing Griffin, as they launch Scotland’s only …
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    Genelec

     

    Audio Theatre
    5 Reasons Your Podcast Sounds Shit is a practical, no-fluff panel where podcast production experts break down the most common causes of a bad-sounding show - and how to fix them fast. The session give …
    Audio Theatre
    Two seasoned professionals from the sound department take a look at the latest reassuringly inexpensive hardware trends in sound recording kit. What's new, what's coming soon, and how might it help yo …
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    IPS

     

     

    Audio Theatre
    Telos Alliance brings together a panel of broadcast audio experts and technologists to discuss the latest advancements in audio processing for television. Accessibility is vital across all platforms; …
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    Telos Alliance

     

     

    Audio Theatre
    Audio files recorded as 32 bit float are seen by some as a magic solution to audio acquisition.  Join our industry professionals as they discuss the pipeline from Production to Post along with some pr …
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    AMPS

     

     

    Audio Theatre
    Bringing Enid Blyton’s beloved world to the screen, The Magic Faraway Tree blends nostalgia, comedy and adventure into a richly imaginative cinematic experience. But beyond the visuals, it is the soun …

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