Level Up! in Sound Engineering

Join YSWN for an inspiring and empowering day of talks, workshops and advice from leading professionals in the audio industry.
This third free event in our Level Up! series focuses on sound engineering – from capturing live performances to creating immersive sound for VR. Whether you’re studying music technology, already working in the field or just want to find out what you could aim for, don’t miss out on the chance to Level Up! your knowledge and skills.
Aimed at all women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people with an interest in sound engineering, the day includes:

Talks
- Getting a Foot in The Door: Careers in Sound Engineering
Darryn de la Soul, founder of Soulsound, gives you the essentials on breaking into sound engineering. From the range of roles available to the best ways to impress potential employers, Darryn draws upon her years of experience working live events and training sound engineers to offer practical advice and tips for anyone considering a career in what can be a notoriously closed-door industry.

- Introduction to Sound for VR
Ana Monte, co-founder of DELTA Soundworks unwraps the mysteries of immersive sound. Drawing upon her own work designing audio for VR projects ranging from virtual tours to an interactive simulated heart for medical students, she explains the basics and the mindblowing creative potential of this fast-developing sector of audio. Plus there’s the chance to experience DELTA Soundworks’ projects yourself on a VR headset.

Advice sessions
Got a question about sound engineering careers, or want some help deciding your next step? Book a free 10-minute session and receive expert 1-2-1 advice from Darryn de la Soul.

Studio workshops
New to sound engineering? Beginners are welcome at our hands-on workshop sessions in one of Leeds College of Music’s state-of-the-art studios. More details to be announced soon; sign up on the day for limited places.

Lunch is also included with your free ticket and there’ll be plenty of opportunities on the day to meet and network with other women and non-binary people who share your interests.

Want to attend but…
YSWN is offering travel bursaries of up to £20 each to support costs for attendees to attend and take part. Contact info@yorkshiresoundwomen.com for further information and to apply for a bursary.

YSWN Level Up! is funded by Kirklees Council via the Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool.

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/level-up-in-sound-engineering-tickets-78379929479