Visual Artist Newcomer of the Year Jason Philips talks to us about his career highlights and why networking is so important. Did you study? If so, where and what?     – Yes, I’m a third year student at the Academy of Live Technology (formerly Backstage Academy)  What was your very first industry role and how...

Live Event Production Newcomer of the Year Becky Barwell talks to us about her career highlights and why networking is so important. Did you study? If so, where and what?     I studied at Academy of Live Technology (before they changed their name from Backstage Academy!) and the course I studied was Stage and Production Management....

Lighting Newcomer of the Year Peter Bird talks to us about his career highlights and why networking is so important. Did you study? If so, where and what?    I am currently studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for a degree in Theatre and Performance Technology, specialising in lighting design, electrics and programming....