Live Sound & Event Production News

Uncover why high school grads choose OIART, how its programs set students apart, and the opportunities awaiting in world-class, pro-designed studios.

Discover the must-have gear for aspiring audio engineers. From DAWs to studio monitors, learn what you need to start your journey in audio production.

Skilled live sound engineers are in demand across a wide range of industries. Learn more about how live sound schools can help begin or advance your career.

See how OIART grad Nathan Bond built a 20-year live sound career, touring with City and Colour, Our Lady Peace, Alexisonfire and more as a monitor and FOH engineer.

Discover how live sound schools prepare aspiring engineers for exciting careers in audio. Learn hands-on skills, gain industry credentials, and step beyond the bedroom producer mindset with OIART.

Music festivals are a perennial highlight for almost every genre of music, with fans gathering for several days to enjoy their favorite artists and summer weather. An ideal music festival also goes beyond the music itself and combines the genre's overall culture, artistry, and community. Continue reading to learn what it takes to put on these massive events.

Discover how OIART grad Devon Nutty became a touring Live Sound System Tech with PRG, working major festivals, arena tours, and top artists worldwide.

One of OIART’s goal as a live sound school is to prepare students for a long, successful career as live sound engineers. Check out this article to learn what you need to get started with live sounds and live sound engineering.

OIART grad Andrew Brown built a global live sound career, touring with Mother Mother across 20 countries and mixing FOH at festivals, arenas & stadiums worldwide.

Working in music and sound production is an exciting industry that blends creativity with technical expertise to create a polished final product. For example, you might work with a recording artist on their next single or help a movie studio with the audio for their next blockbuster.

Last week was a HUGE opportunity for our students and alumni. London, Ontario was the Host City for the 2019 Juno Awards and we figured, there isn’t a better way start their audio lifestyle and get hands-on experience in every aspect of what we teach here at OIART We set the students up with [...]

AV Companies that are hiring right now Have you ever been at an outdoor festival and wondered about how everything came together? If you’ve ever thought about how cool it would be to help set sound systems or run audio at an event, I strongly urge you to consider a career in live sound production. [...]

OIART grad Hayley Henrikson rose from freelance tech to Production Coordinator at Casa Loma, helping deliver events like Legends of Horror & Christmas programming.

Learn how OIART grad Cam Banika built a freelance career in live sound, recording, mixing, & production, collaborating with local & touring artists since 13'.

OIART organized a private concert run by students with lots of help from the instructors and Rogers TV at the Aeolian Hall. The concert crew was made up of three major crews; the film and documentary crew, the Rogers TV and recording crew and the live and stage crew. Each position in each crew [...]

See how OIART grad Alex Robillard works as a sound engineer, AV technician at Lakehead University, & freelance film sound designer and FOH mixer for touring bands

See how OIART grad John Hunter mixes live TV broadcasts for the Toronto Raptors & Maple Leafs, building a top-tier career in sports audio with MLSE and TSN/Sportsnet

Learn how OIART grad Gregory Rushton became an AV design leader at MBII, pioneering building-intelligence systems and guiding major global projects across sectors.

Discover how OIART grad Brent “tBone” Blazieko built a thriving career in audio production, from radio and advertising to sound design, post-production and theatre.

See how OIART grad Jay Perry became the owner of Points East AV, leading design, installation, rentals, & production services across PEI after a diverse career audio

Discover how OIART grad Kyle Porter became a Senior Audio Programmer and versatile live sound technician, designing major AV systems and mixing theatre productions.

OIART grad Tim Spence is a Technical Producer at Corus Radio Calgary, running live broadcasts & working major events like the Stampeders & Country 105’s Radiothon.

Discover how OIART grad Caitlynn Legris became a Theatre Technician at The Arden Theatre. Learn how the Live Sound & Event Production path launched her career.

See how OIART grad Adrian Gonzalez became a touring live mix engineer for Alessia Cara, performing at venues like Wembley Stadium and working on major TV shows.

OIART grad Ian Trace became an AV Systems Specialist for the Alberta Legislature, managing audio, video, and broadcast systems while freelancing in live production.

Explore how OIART grad Derrick Aubie built his Sonic Image into a leading live event production company, delivering 600+ annual shows across Atlantic Canada.

Explore how OIART grad Bryan Van Rooyen became Head of Audio at the PA Shop, mixing monitors for major tours and supporting top artists across North America.

Discover how OIART grad Mark Taleski grew from touring engineer to AV and lighting technician, working with major clients and international productions.

Discover how OIART grad Matt Kaitila built a global career in audio and AV, from cruise ships and NYC productions to leading engineering at Barclays Center.

See how OIART grad Andrew Tyne built a global career from cruise ship audio to Event Manager at the Halifax Convention Centre, supported by skills he gained at OIART

Learn how OIART grad Jordan Palmer mixes major festivals and works with top Canadian acts after touring globally as Head of Audio for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

Explore how OIART grad Phil Banks works as a Production Systems Technician at Arts Commons, maintaining audio, lighting & video systems for major shows & festivals.

Discover how OIART grad Mark Corlett built AVT into a leading AV & live streaming company, engineering custom tech solutions and employing multiple OIART graduates.

Explore how OIART grad Marian Greksa built a diverse career in live sound, AV, lighting and rigging, freelancing with top production companies in Vancouver.

Explore how OIART grad Humberto Lourenco built a career as a live sound engineer and system tech, mixing artists like Buffy Sainte-Marie, Classified and Steven Page.

Discover how OIART grad Michael Walsh built a 15-year career as Head of Audio at the Stratford Festival, designing and mixing major theatre productions across Canada

Learn how OIART grad Matt Duncan built an 8-year career as a theatre technician at the Rose Theatre, supporting concerts, ballet, opera, festivals and city events.

Explore how OIART grad Kelvin Tang became a freelance audio engineer, mixing Toronto Marlies games and working major Toronto events and sports productions.

Explore how OIART grad Josh Cuthbert became a sound technician with Celebrity Cruises, running theatre shows nightly while visiting over 30 countries.

See how OIART grad Ana Popa became Sound & Video Supervisor at Teatrul National in Romania, leading a technical team and working with top directors and designers.

See how OIART grad Eric Chorostecki built a career in live sound, mixing at Toronto venues & on tour, including shows for crowds of 15,000 & major Canadian artists.