In this episode of Frequency Finder: The SRC Podcast, we sit down with two of the sound world’s top professionals—Lee McMahon, front-of-house engineer for The 1975, Pale Waves, and Lizzy McAlpine, and Ian Vennard, Head of Sound and Light at the Lyric Theatre Belfast and award-winning theatre sound designer.

As Lee gears up for a huge summer headlining Glastonbury Festival with The 1975, and Ian wraps up a UK tour with The Shamrock Tenors, they share exclusive insights into their careers, creative workflows, and the tech behind the music.

With SRC students in the room as a live audience, we explore the fast-paced world of live and theatre sound, from arena gigs and world tours to critically acclaimed stage productions. Whether you're mixing on the desk or dreaming of your place in the industry, this episode is packed with advice and inspiration.

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SHOWNOTES
Lee McMahon - https://www.linearlive.co.uk
Ian Vennard - https://www.instagram.com/ianvennard

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