Backstage Academy prepares next generation of industry professionals with online masterclass by Brompton Technology UK – Uniquely positioned in the heart of Production Park, Europe’s leading live events production destination, and renowned for its specialist degrees, professional short courses and bespoke training for the creative and live events industries, Backstage Academy is a university like no other. A recent collaboration with leading LED processor manufacturer, Brompton Technology, means Backstage was able to deliver an online masterclass to over 50 students to help them understand the importance of LED processing for video walls within live events and virtual production. Founded in July 2009 by Adrian Brooks, the inventor of the world’s first lightweight aluminium trussing system, Backstage has earned a global reputation as a centre of excellence that attracts top teaching talent with real-world experience and offers some of the finest tech and equipment available, from state-of-the-art lighting and sound desks, LED video walls, to the latest media servers and software, that ensure students are immersed in the industry from day one.