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The Game Audio Symposium examines the process and practice of creating audio for video games, bringing together industry practitioners, academics, & aspiring audio designers to inform, develop, & inspire the next generation. gameaudiosymposium.com

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Samuel Hollywood-Summers @samuelhs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Looking forward to both Game Audio Symposium and the annual social. I hope to see some of you there!
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JD Kelly @jdkellyva.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I’ll be at @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social in Leeds this weekend for @themonsterfactory.bsky.social learning more about the past, present, & future of audio in games. Come say hello! 🧟🧛🏻‍♂️🧜‍♀️🤖💀👾 #GameAudioSymposium #GameAudioSymposium2026 #VideoGameVoiceActor #VoiceActing
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Final tech checks in the Cinema - getting things ready for tomorrow See you there!!
photo of a cinema screen showing a Dolby test video for checking speaker routingphoto of a cinema screen showing the conference holding screen consisting of our logo, the title Game Audio Symposium 2026, and all of our sponsor logos. A person is standing in front of the screen with their arms up in celebration
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Tomorrow night is our annual Evening Social Event!! There's still a few spaces left, so if you're in the Leeds area and fancy meeting up with a bunch of game audio folk (even if you're not attending the conference). Then sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-audio...
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Game Audio Symposium - Social
A free social event for game audio people
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Taylor & Francis for donating some game audio related text books and last, but by no means least, NuGen Audio for donating some effects plugins A massive thanks to all of our sponsors! 7/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Tonstrum for donating fx and instrument plugins Sound Particles for donating software, fx and instrument plugins @gameaudioimp.bsky.social for donating a couple of game audio courses @fabfilter.com for donating some fx plugins @cableguysofficial.bsky.social for donating some fx plugins 6/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Soundmorph for donating sound libraries and instrument plugins Melda Production for donating fx and instrument plugins @getsoundly.bsky.social for donating licences to their sound library WA Production for donating effects plugins United Plugins for donating some instrument plugins 5/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
@kilohearts.com, @themonsterfactory.bsky.social, @sourceelements.bsky.social, @soundcuts.bsky.social, @freefallinterface.bsky.social, & @fracturesounds.bsky.social who all generously donated to the Access Fund Sonniss for donating a bunch of sound libraries as prizes 4/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
@materiacollective.com for sponsoring our Friday night social event @sweetjustice.audio and @sweej.tech for their contribution to our Access Fund 3/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
@fmodstudio.bsky.social for being our main sponsor and contributing to our Access Fund so we can help people to attend SAE who also sponsored the Access Fund, and who are running a lunch time event on one of the days @audiokinetic.bsky.social for their contribution to the Access Fund 2/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
With just 1 week to go until GAS2026, we'd like to give a shout out to our generous sponsors who help make the event possible. So, thanks to... @leedsbeckett.bsky.social for providing the venue and hospitality 1/7
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Fabio Liutina @fliutina.bsky.social, Sound Design II @ Creative Arts will be talking about their recent work on crafting Carcosa's alien life
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Cassie White, Composer @ Pitstop Productions will be talking about her working on 1348 Ex Voto and she went about composing for both the 14th & 21st Century
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Final announcement! Sarah McRuvie @mcruviesounds.bsky.social, Audio Designer @teamjunkfish.com will be talking about how to 'Git Gud' at game audio and move beyond a beginner's mindset
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Mari Saastamoinen Minto, Senior Audio Director, and Tom White, Senior Sound Designer, both @ EA DICE will be talking about the processes involved in recording sounds for Battlefied 6
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Irma De Wind, Music Supervisor @ De Wind Music, will explain the role of a music supervisor and why you might need one. Irma will be sharing practical advice for composers and musicians on how to prepare their music for games and how to approach working with music supervisors and developers.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
...and we have a dedicated quiet space for both speakers and attendees. If you are attending, and there are any other adjustments or considerations we can make in order to ensure that your experience is a good one then please just get in touch and let us know.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
In keeping with our aims we strive to be an inclusive, accessible event that enables all individuals to attend & to have a great day. We welcome diversity. Pronouns will be indicated on conference badges, the building is fully wheelchair accessible, all toilets in the building are gender neutral...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We still have a few of these left to giveaway - so if you feel as though you belong to an underrepresented group and would like to come to the conference, you have until the 8th to get in touch...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Jamie Finlay @jamiefinlaymusic.bsky.social, Composer & Sound Designer, will talk about crafting immersive soundscapes for audio-visual installations and how game audio tech can go beyond gaming.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Hafeed Jraybee, Sound Designer @ 1047 Games, & Pete Burgis, Freelance Foley Artist, will be exploring the idea of ‘narrative foley’, how to look at it from a designer perspective and how to make things feel good in game.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Just email or dm us – don’t be shy! (If this is you and you've already bought a ticket then get in touch and we’ll refund you).
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
One of the aims of the symposium, and part of the motivation behind it is “To develop the diversity of game audio personnel and to widen participation in the practice.” With this in mind we’d like to offer 10 free tickets to the event for underrepresented folks.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
James Elsey @jameselseymusic.bsky.social, freelance Music Composer will be exploring compositional processes for horror games by focusing on the recent 'Beyond Hanwell' game - demo-ing how to create an interactive score while maintaining themes and motifs.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Marcus Bridge, Senior Audio Designer @revrooms.bsky.social will be taking a deep dive into creating voices for creatures - discussing what approaches to take and looking at various techniques for bringing them to life.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Really grateful to have been nominated in the Audio Initiative category as part of aircon26.com 's AirWiggles Awards! Good luck to all the other nominees...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A huge thanks 🙏 to those who have donated to our access fund – every little helps support others to attend. If you’d like to contribute please visit our website to donate gameaudiosymposium.com and if you’d like to apply for support please use this form: forms.gle/BeopXLHtZWxm...
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Game Audio Symposium | Game Audio Symposium
The Game Audio Symposium examines the process and practice of creating audio for video games, bringing together industry practitioners, academics, and aspiring audio designers in a 1-day symposium tha...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Nicholas Singer @nicholassinger.bsky.social, Composer / Sound Designer @ Torched Hill will be talking about how to use and develop musical gameplay both within FMOD and Unreal's MetaSounds drawing on his experience working on City of Beats
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Albin Jansson @cpaste.bsky.social, Technical Sound Designer @sweetjustice.audio will be taking us through what's possible within Unreal in terms of blueprint-based automation - therefore freeing up time for more sound design!
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
@kilohearts.com, @fracturesounds.bsky.social, & @soundcuts.bsky.social we are able to help support those who would otherwise not be able to attend. Please apply using the form below. The closing date is Mon 11 May but please apply asap in order to better your chances. forms.gle/BeopXLHtZWxm...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We've kept the ticket prices low, but we're also aware that travel (& accommodation if needed) is not cheap. Thanks to donations to our access fund from our sponsors @fmodstudio.bsky.social, SAE, @audiokinetic.bsky.social, @materiacollective.com, @sweetjustice.audio, @sourceelements.bsky.social...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In order meet our aim of developing the diversity of game audio personnel, and to widen participation in the practice, we do not think that your financial position should stop you from attending the Game Audio Symposium. That's where our 'Access Fund' comes in! forms.gle/BeopXLHtZWxm...
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Another sponsor shout out A massive thanks goes to both @audiokinetic.bsky.social and to @materiacollective.com for helping to support the conference!
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Adam Ritchie @damritchie.bsky.social, Dialogue Supervisor @ Massive Entertainment will be talking about creative uses of voice for storytelling & character building - we'll be learning about tools & creative approaches, with plenty of examples.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Daniele Galante @rubrik88.bsky.social, Principal Sound Designer, & Alessio Mellina @alessiomellina.bsky.social, Expert Technical Sound Designer, both @ Ninja Theory will be taking a deep dive into the voices in Hellblade & the binaural representation of Senua's auditory hallucinations.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We'd also like to thank @fmodstudio.bsky.social for being our main sponsor for the 4th year! And also SAE Leeds (www.sae.edu/gbr/campuses...) for supporting what we do!
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Martin Weissberg @mweiss01.bsky.social, Principal Sound Designer @ South Of Faders will be talking about desiging emotional and immersive cinematics and how to craft memorable audio experiences that fit your game’s vision and story.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
More speakers! Kevin Doran, Audio Programmer @ NorthWave Audio will be giving an intro to audio within UE5 and an overview of some of the key audio systems within the engine.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The Game Audio Symposium wouldn't be possible without our super generous sponsors! First off we'd like to thank @leedsbeckett.bsky.social's School of Arts and the Leeds Arts Research Centre for letting us use their building and awesome Cinema as our venue!
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
10 weeks to go until GAS2026!! Time for a speaker announcement. Paul Weir @earcom.bsky.social , Audio Director, @hellogamesofficial.bsky.social will be giving an inside look at how, as the audio department of 1, he continues to develop the sound of a procedurally generated universe of No Man's Sky
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
If you or your company might consider sponsoring the event then please get in touch. Sponsorship allows us to run this brilliant event, keep the price low so that it’s accessible to all, and to provide an access fund to help toward travel and accommodation for those that need it.
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We are also delighted to let you know that tickets will remain at £25 per day, or £45 for both days. This is only possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. We look forward to seeing you in May!
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Here we go again! The most amazing two day in person game audio event in the UK returns for a fourth year! We’re excited to announce that the Game Audio Symposium ’26 will take place in Leeds on 29th & 30th May. Tickets are available now at www.gameaudiosymposium.com
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
And last, but by no means least, thanks to everyone who attended the conference - you were an awesome set of people to hang out with for 2 days! See you next year... 8/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Thanks to our 'student helpers' who staffed the front desk, gave tours, and generally helped us get everything ready on the day. Thanks to the session chairs for introducing the speakers and running each of the sessions across the 2 days. 7/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Fracture Sounds @fracturesounds.bsky.social for kindly donating some excellent prizes for our give-aways. Thanks to all the speakers for coming to Leeds and giving the most excellent set of talks and inspiring us all. 6/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Taylor and Francis taylorandfrancis.com, Cableguys @cableguys.bsky.social, Pitstop Productions @pitstop-audio.bsky.social, Source Elements @sourceelements.bsky.social, Game Audio Implementation gameaudioimplementation.com/courses, 5/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Access Fund which meant we could help people attend who otherwise wouldn't have been able to. Thanks to Pro Sound Effects @prosoundeffects.bsky.social, Sonniss sonniss.com, Soundly @getsoundly.bsky.social, Sound Particles soundparticles.com, Fabfilter @fabfilter.com, 4/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
SweejTech @sweej.tech , SAE www.sae.edu/gbr/, Source Elements @sourceelements.bsky.social, Game Audio Implementation gameaudioimplementation.com/courses, Fracture Sounds @fracturesounds.bsky.social for their generous donations to our 3/8
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Game Audio Symposium @gameaudiosymposium.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Thanks to our hosts Leeds Beckett University's (@leedsbeckett.bsky.social) School of Arts and Leeds Arts Research Centre for providing the venue and hospitality. Thanks to FMOD @fmodstudio.bsky.social, Audiokinetic @audiokinetic.bsky.social, Sweet Justice @sweetjustice.audio, 2/8
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