We’re excited to announce that AMPS will be at MPTS 2025, taking place 14–15 May at Olympia Grand Hall, London.

MPTS is the UK’s leading event for the media and entertainment industry, where technology and creativity converge for two unmissable days of networking, innovation and knowledge-sharing. With a strong focus on audio, MPTS is an essential destination for sound professionals working across film, television, live production, post-production and immersive media.

The interactive exhibition and free-to-attend seminar programme explore the full content creation journey – from pre-production to post, distribution and beyond – with dedicated content on sound design, mixing, immersive formats, location sound, music composition, and the latest in audio tech and workflows.

Following a record year for attendance across the theatres in 2024, the 2025 programme will once again spotlight the best in sound, with case studies, keynotes and panels from leading audio creatives and technologists.

Confirmed sessions include:

1. Storytelling through sound in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

2. The Future of Audio: State of the Nation – covering immersive formats, AI in sound, and industry innovation

3. Soundtracking for Film & TV – with top composers dissecting their creative process

4. Black Mirror Season 7 case study – exploring how sound drives narrative

5. Sounds of Saturday Night keynote – behind-the-scenes audio challenges of Strictly Come Dancing and Gladiators

Speakers include:

1. Ben Baird, Re-Recording Mixer

2. Ann Charles, Object-Based Media Specialist, Mediabobs

3. Ben Nemes, SpaceCrate Ltd & Resurface Ltd

4. Lexi Williams, Account Manager, Boxer

5. George Foulgham, Sound Re-Recording Mixer & Chair, AMPS

With 350+ speakers across 100+ sessions and 8 content theatres – including Audio, Post, Production, AI, Virtual Production, and more – MPTS is free to attend and attracts over 12,000 industry professionals. The show proudly champions accessibility and diversity, with a gender-balanced speaker lineup and a commitment to representing all voices in the industry.

AMPS at MPTS 2025: Panel Highlights

Future of Audio: State of the Nation

Featuring AMPS Chair George Foulgham

14 May 2025 | 12:05–12:40 | Audio Theatre

George Foulgham AMPS, AMPS Chair, joins a panel of industry leaders exploring the future of audio.

The session will cover:

1. Immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos

2. AI in sound design

3. Evolving post-production workflows

4. Sound quality standards for streaming

5. Accessibility in audio and localisation

6. The growing importance of sound in storytelling

Panellists include:

• Nick Fry, Head of Sound, The Farm

• Emma Young, Industry Consultant

Chaired by Helen Alexander, MD, Formosa Group (UK).

Sound On Set: Capturing the Perfect Take

Moderated by AMPS Vice Chair Kate Davis

14 May 2025 | 12:50–13:20 | Audio Theatre

Capturing pristine sound on location remains one of the greatest challenges in film and TV production.

In Sound On Set: Capturing the Perfect Take, Kate Davis AMPS, Head of Audio at Azimuth and AMPS Vice Chair, moderates a practical conversation covering techniques, tools, and real-world experiences.

Speakers include:

• Andrew Sissons AMPS, Production Sound Mixer

• Cassandra Rutledge, Production Sound Mixer

• Simon Bishop, Sound Supervisor & Location Recordist

The Sound of Silence

Presented by AMPS

15 May 2025 | 13:25–14:00 | Audio Theatre

Motion picture sound has often been judged on how loud or busy a soundtrack is. In The Sound of Silence, we delve into the artistry of using quieter moments to create tension and emotion, both on and off screen.

Kate Davis AMPS, AMPS Vice Chair, moderates a conversation with a panel of acclaimed sound professionals:

• Ben Baird, Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer, Aquarium Studios Ltd (Conclave)

• Joe Beal, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer & Head of Sound, Boom Post (Chernobyl, Slow Horses)

• Louise Burton, Supervising Dialogue & ADR Editor (Kneecap, The Devil’s Hour)

Register for free today: MPTS 2025 Registration

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