40 YEARS OF SOUND MANAGEMENT AT CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS

摘要

The music industry has seen a substantial change over the past 40 years, as has the sound management at concerts and festivals which has evolved and developed due to new technology, research, legislation and experience. This paper will review:- 1. The change in the Music Industry; 2. The evolution of touring sound systems; 3. The development of noise guidance and Codes of Practice; 4. Noise Management Plans; 5. Development of sound monitoring. In the UK alone, live music contributed almost {pound}1 billion in Gross Added Value (GAV) to the economy and employed over 28,000 people. Furthermore, 29 million people enjoyed live music in the UK in 2017.