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Introducing Kit Lane, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) Sound, Light, and Live Event Engineering at the University of Derby. Kit’s journey began as a theatre technician and production manager before transitioning to academia in 2006. With expertise in production management, video design, lighting, and more, Kit brings a wealth of industry knowledge...

This week we look at “Inaudibility criteria and alternative methods for controlling music noise levels from late night entertainment,” by James Gardner, Gareth Hance, and Adam Hill, which looks into the complex issue of managing noise from late-night venues without dampening the spirit of live entertainment. This paper is crucial for policymakers, venue owners, and...

Sophie Meredith, a 2012 graduate from our BSC (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme, is now the Head of Automation at the Broadway Asia/Broadway International Group. She chose Derby for its unique engineering-focused program, offering a BSc that went beyond equipment operation to develop a deeper understanding of how equipment works and why...

This week’s staff spotlight features Mark Dring, Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Acoustics at the University of Derby. With a mission to elevate listening experiences, Mark’s expertise spans acoustics, auralization, and spatial audio across multiple programs. Returning to Derby in 2013 felt like a full circle moment for Mark, an alumnus of the university...

This week we spotlight “The influence of audience participatory noise on sound levels at live events,” by Marcel Kok, Adam Hill, Jon Burton, and Jos Mulder, which sheds light on the significant impact that audience participatory noise, such as cheering and clapping, has on sound levels at live music events. This research is a must-read...