The 10th anniversary event for KultureCity, a nonprofit for sensory accessibility, saw longtime partner and live evens company Epic deliver a high-performance JBL Professional audio system.
The gala featured a mix of content, including a full orchestra, multiple presenters, ASL interpreters, a center-stage extension, and live performances from Arnel Pineda of Journey, Orianthi, and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.
The event called for a sound system with the power and clarity of a touring rig, but with the intelligibility of a symphony hall. To meet those demands, Epic deployed a JBL Professional VTX A Series loudspeaker system with Crown amplifiers and JBL Performance Manager software.
KultureBall 2024 took place inside the historic Boutwell Auditorium, one of Birmingham’s most storied venues. To accommodate the event’s range of programming, Epic designed an AV layout that included a traditional main stage, an extended downstage platform for the orchestra, and a round stage in the center of the venue for keynote moments and performances.