[Surrey] Music Festival Interpreting – 2-Day Residential Course

Trainers: Marie Pascall & Paula Cox
18 Structured CPD Points | Delivered in English
£595 + booking fees
(If you can not attend the dates shown, please click either green arrow which will take you to the next page to register where you can register your interest in future dates)

Next date: 23rd (5pm) - 25th October

Course Overview

This course is specifically for RSLIs and RSLTs who have completed the Introduction to Music Interpreting and want to continue developing their interpreting skills in the dynamic, high-pressure world of music festivals.

This immersive 2-day residential weekend provides a rare opportunity to explore unprepared performance work, BSL feeding strategies, co-working in pressurised environments, and the use of technology, all delivered in a safe, creative, and fully-catered setting.

If you haven’t yet completed the required Intro course but are interested, please contact us directly to discuss on an individual basis.

What the Course Will Cover

Day 1

• The power of music through the body and mind
• Mindfulness
• Performance with preparation & Self Evaluation (practical)
• Technical Overview and practice. ance without preparation with lyrics (practical)
• Speed preparation with Lyrics discussion interpreting dilemmas and the role of the ego
• Speed preparation with lyrics performance (group)
• Positive and Supportive Team Working

Day 2

• Interpreting behind the scenes at festivals
• Unprepared performance with BSL feed (practical)
• Unprepared performance with special element
• Silent performance
• Sexual Sign Content - Discussion on professional etiquette and adapting to varied environments
• Interpreting for sexually explicit content (group work and performance)

On Completion of the Course, Participants Will Have:

• Explored practical strategies for working in fast paced pressurised music festival environments
• Participated in individual and group exercises to develop co-working and feeding techniques
• Gained insight into audience engagement, tech tools, and backstage demands
• Practised interpreting both prepared and unprepared content in live settings
• Received constructive feedback in a supportive and playful environment

Course Completion Info

Joining instructions will be sent one week before the course start date.
This course is delivered in English (BSL Interpreters or STTR available on request)
18 Structured CPD Points (NRCPD approved)
A certificate of completion will be issued.
All meals, refreshments, and accommodation are included.

Cost & Booking

£595 per person (+ booking fees), including:
• 2 nights’ accommodation in a private ensuite single bedroom
• All meals and refreshments (3-course buffet style)
• Access to all training sessions and on-site facilities
• Shared evening social spaces to network and unwind

Please note that all deposits and full payments are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend a course, you may find/ transfer your place to a suitable replacement. A refund will only be issued once a replacement participant has been confirmed.

The Residential Experience

-> Day 1 - Arrival & check-in from 3pm onwards. Dinner served at 6pm (no training on Day 1 - evening social time)
-> Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-> Day 3 - Breakfast and Lunch
✔️ Training takes place in: Millennium Theatre, Drama Studio, and Recital Room
✔️ Shared communal areas available for evening relaxation and networking
✔️ Private ensuite bedrooms (basic school accommodation, very cosy – but a step up from camping!)

Please note: this is not a hotel, but a dedicated training venue with excellent facilities.