Frequency Finder: The SRC Music Dept Podcast

Frequency Finder: The SRC Music Dept Podcast
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Frequency Finder: The SRC Music Podcast – this is the space where we dive into the stories, sounds, and chat to the people shaping the music scene here in Northern Ireland.
Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a producer, a live sound engineer, a new music enthusiast or just someone who is trying to map their way into the music industry, Frequency Finder is here to connect you with the sounds and stories that matter.
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The podcast focuses on music stories, production techniques, and artist experiences with episodes exploring topics like songwriting processes, live performance challenges, and exclusive track breakdowns. For instance, listeners can expect deep dives into the creative journeys of local artists and discussions surrounding the evolving landscape of the music industry.

Frequency Finder: The SRC Music Podcast – this is the space where we dive into the stories, sounds, and chat to the people shaping the music scene here in Northern Ireland.
Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a producer, a live sound engineer, a new music enthusiast or just someone who is trying to map their way into the music industry, Frequency Finder is here to connect you with the sounds and stories that matter.

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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