By Jake Bickerton2021-03-05T17:04:00+00:00
The initiative, No Fixed Mix, offers females and non-binary participants workshops and lectures to help them pursue a career in sound
Sound design and music production facility String and Tins has launched the second iteration of its female-led programme No Fixed Mix.
The initiative aims to improve gender balance in tech sound roles, and centres on a series of workshops providing tips, tools and resources to help participants pursue a career in sound.
The No Fixed Mix programme was created by String and Tuns audio post production manager Eimear Ní Ghuaire. The first one was held two years ago and included three workshops on the audio industry - production, sound design and music - aimed at any woman seeking a career in sound design.
Senior appointments at String and Tins
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Rachel Hough and Culum Simpson
UK - Sound design and music production studio String and Tins has announced that Rachel Hough, who joined as EP in summer 2020, has stepped up to the position of managing director and award-winning sound designer and composer Culum Simpson also joins the team. With over a decade of experience, Culum Simpson has worked in advertising, long form, feature film and video games, procuring a long list of loyal clients spanning agencies, production companies, and developers on both independent and global scales. “Having worked with Mike at Jungle many years ago,” says Simpson. “I feel like I ve always had an eye on String and Tins’ success. It s been amazing to see the studio gaining traction over the years, growing from its humble beginnings to the creative powerhouse it is today. Having the opportunity to work alongside Mike, Will and the rest of the team here is very excitin