Louise Willcox

The IPS are shocked and saddened to report that our long-standing member, EC member, Sound Supervisor, but most of all our friend, Louise Willcox, passed away unexpectedly Sunday 18th December 2022. Louise was a brilliant sound supervisor, a consummate professional, and an all round ‘good egg’, as she would have said. Louise was well known and…

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The Pro-Audio Show

This is the UKs only dedicated Audio Show for industry professionals. 100% sound!…  The venue is the popular and accessable Ealing Town Hall in west London. If you work in TV, radio, film, live events, education, games ~ whether production or post-production, this is the event for you. There will be many manufacturers, distributors and dealers…

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Jeff Baker

We regret to report the recent passing of Jeff Baker. Jeff was an early member of the IBS/IPS and was Chairman 1985-87. He was a member of the UK branch of the AES and also chairman of that organisation for a time. His BBC career started in TV OBs where he rose through the sound…

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IPS seminar at MPTS 2022

Standing room only at the Audio Theatre at the Media, Production & Technology Show 11 May 2022 in Olympia, London. (L-R) Richard Merrick, Louise Willcox and IPS Chairman Simon Clark presented “It ain’t what you use it’s the way that you use it. That’s what gets results!”.

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Hugh Barker

Hugh Barker

Hugh Barker, Fellow of IPS, passed away peacefully in hospital in November 2021 with his wife Rita and one of their daughters by his side. Hugh Barker radiated positivity. His smile seemed to precede him into the room. His presence brought enormous confidence to producers and artists alike. It was not misplaced. Sound crews felt…

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Short Film Competition 2021

The 4th annual Performance Short Film Competition is back . They’ve added more categories (students, take note). And you could win £750 to help fund your next film!  There are 7 categories this year Best Animated Short Best Comedy Short Best ‘Short’ Short (less than five minutes in length) Best Documentary Short Best Horror Short…

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Hugh Robjohns MIPS Awarded Honorary Doctor of Technology

In a ceremony on Thursday 25 July – the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) conferred IPS member Hugh Robjohns, as an Honorary Doctor of Technology in recognition of his service to the public understanding of science and technology. Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, Professor Steve West said, “We are extremely proud to confer…

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John Andrews BSc

The IPS Executive Committee regrets to announce that John Andrews BSc, member 570, former Chairman and current Vice President of the IPS passed away in his sleep on the evening of 22nd November. Beginning his career in radio at the BBC as a sound mixer John went on to become Operations Manager in charge of Radio…

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OFCOM – PMSE clearing the 700 MHz ban

The Ofcom statement for PMSE equipment owner support has been published: View or Download pdf There are a number of key changes to the consultation version following responses from stakeholders, including: The minimum amount a user will receive is 60% of the estimated replacement cost for a piece of equipment, this has increased from 47%.…

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Ofcom Announce PMSE 700 MHz Statement

Ofcom has set out its statement regarding continued access for PMSE equipment in the 700 MHz guard band (694-703 MHz), meaning that PMSE users can continue to access the spectrum beyond the 1st May 2020 deadline for 700 MHz clearance. The decision to secure spectrum for PMSE equipment was welcomed by members of the DTG…

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