Supporting healthy sound: best practice for pubs and clubs (Noise Action Week)
This event is free and open to all.
Join us during Noise Action Week 2026 to explore how pubs, clubs, local authorities and residents can work together to build thriving night-time economies while protecting staff, customers and communities from the harms of excessive noise.
This informative session will feature a talk from the Health and Safety Executive, outlining local authorities’ expectations of pub, club and bar operators. You’ll also learn about the Listen for Life campaign and hear real-world case studies from venue owners who are successfully implementing best practice in sound management. The programme includes a spotlight on the Night & Day Café in Manchester, examining how the agent of change principle was applied in practice, followed by a panel discussion with all speakers to share insights and answer your questions.
This event is suitable for managers and operators of pubs, clubs, bars and other entertainment venues, as well as local authority officers seeking to support balanced, sustainable nightlife.
Our speakers
Michael Kill, Chief Executive Officer, Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)
Michael Kill is a prominent leader and passionate advocate for the UK’s night-time economy. With decades of hands-on experience in the sector, he has consistently championed the rights and interests of the businesses, workers, and communities that form the backbone of the country's vibrant nightlife landscape.
As CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Michael plays a pivotal role in shaping national discourse around the night-time economy. He works closely with a wide range of government bodies—both local and national—regularly providing expert testimony to Parliamentary Select Committees. His influence extends beyond policy, driving awareness and solutions around safety, workforce support, and economic sustainability within the industry.
In addition to his work at the NTIA, Michael serves as the Chair of the UK Door Security Association and holds the position of Vice President at the International Nightlife Association (INA). In these roles, he continues to promote high standards of security, operational excellence, and innovation across nightlife sectors globally.
Further expanding his international engagement, in February 2025, the International Nightlife Association joined the UN Global Compact Network. As part of this milestone, Michael was appointed the INA’s European representative to the UN initiative, reinforcing his commitment to global collaboration and advocacy for sustainable and secure nightlife economies.
Peter Rogers, Managing Director at Sustainable Acoustics
Peter has over 30 years as a consultant and ex Local Authority officer to drawn on when providing expert witness testimony, with his original degree in Physics and Medical Phiysics. He now owns and runs Sustainable Acoustics Ltd. providing acoustic expertise in environmental and building acoustics as a carbon neutral service . He was recently recognised by the Institute and the ANC for his work in sustainability and continues to strive to use acoustics to improve life.
Rob Shepheard, Consultant Clinical Audiologist
Rob has over 40 years’ experience in UK hospitals and clinics treating hearing and balance disorders. For 30 years, he has specialised in tinnitus treatment and hearing injury prevention. In addition to his clinical duties, he has worked in a diverse range of environments, including different disciplines of motorsport, Formula One and the music industry, serving as audiologist to the Royal College of Music, Healthy Conservatoires Network, and British Association for Performing Arts Medicine.
As UK expert to the European CEN Technical committee Rob has contributed to UK and International hearing protection standards. He is an active member of World Health Organisation’s World Hearing Forum, and lead of the working group concerned with implementing the WHO’s own standard on safe listening venues and events. Now with the Night Time Industries Association, he co-leads the “Listen for Life” campaign, a groundbreaking initiative to protect hearing health for everyone in music-rich environments and beyond, both in the UK and Internationally.
Details of further speakers coming soon.
About Noise Action Week
Noise Action Week is the UK's campaign to raise awareness and reduce noise pollution. It is organised by the Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the IES. Find out more here.
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