LITHUANIA – ProDJ supported the touring audio needs for “Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA” using Outline’s renowned GTO C-12 and Mantas 28 loudspeaker systems. The tour visited major Lithuanian cities including Šiauliai, Kaunas, Vilnius and Klaipėda, drawing thousands of fans to arenas ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 seats.
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A full-service provider specializing in television, festivals, opera, sporting events, and arena-scale concerts, ProDJ was selected by Medusa Concert (Sweden) to deliver flawless sound reinforcement for this iconic tribute show. The performances featured original ABBA musicians alongside the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra.
ProDJ’s partnership with ‘Arrival From Sweden’ began in 2018 at the Palanga Concert Hall, where a permanently installed Outline Superfly and Mantas 28 system continues to deliver outstanding audio performance to this day. The performance impressed not only the audience but also FOH engineer Chrille Sjöblom, who immediately recognized the potential for future collaborations.
Dovydas Bajoras, founding partner of ProDJ, recalled: “Our collaboration with Arrival From Sweden began in late December 2018, when the group performed at the Palanga Concert Hall. This venue is equipped with a permanently installed Outline Superfly + Mantas 28 sound system, operated by ProDJ sound engineers. Both the system and the quality of our work impressed the group and their FOH engineer, Chrille Sjöblom. After the show, Chrille informed the producer that he looked forward to future collaborations with us.”
In 2019, ProDJ supported three consecutive concerts in the Baltic capitals — Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius — and continued working with the band on a successful 2023 tour before embarking on the even more ambitious 2024 tour.
Bajoras elaborated: “At the very beginning of our work with the band, we were using our old sound system, which had several significant limitations: it was heavy, difficult to manage, and struggled to deliver consistent sound coverage across venues. We pushed it to its limits but quickly realized that we needed better technology, which led us to upgrade to Outline in 2020.”
In 2020, ProDJ invested in the Mantas 28 [Golden Configuration], a system so impressive that they soon acquired another identical setup, followed by the GTO C-12, revolutionizing their operations.
Bajoras explained: “While we appreciated the capabilities of the GTA Otto amplifiers in our old system, it was clear an upgrade was necessary. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we acquired the Mantas 28 system in 2020. Its performance was so remarkable that we quickly added another identical system, followed by the GTO C-12, further enhancing our capabilities.”
The 2024 tour, titled The Music of ABBA in Symphony, was a unique blend of ABBA’s timeless hits performed live with the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra. The tour visited major Lithuanian cities, including Šiauliai, Kaunas, Vilnius, and Klaipėda, drawing thousands of fans to arenas ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 seats.
Each venue presented distinct acoustic challenges, but Outline’s systems rose to the occasion. Bajoras highlighted the tour’s demanding logistics: “Time constraints and differing venue characteristics challenged every setup, but Outline systems simplified the process. Their lightweight design, quick setup, and infinite configuration options made a huge difference. These systems give us confidence no matter the venue.”
The final concert of the 2024 tour brought a poignant moment of camaraderie. Bajoras described the scene: “After the final concert of this year’s tour [2024], Anton Foresta, the group’s technical director and sound engineer, called out backstage, ‘Hey everyone, let’s meet on stage for a group photo in 10 minutes!’ Anton gathered the entire band, while I brought together the ProDJ team. We all met on stage and captured a memorable group photo after completing an intense four-day tour with back-to-back concerts.
“During this moment, Chrille Sjöblom approached me and remarked, ‘Guys, I could easily do another five concerts in a row with you!’”
Audiences praised the immersive sound experience, with one attendee commenting: “The sound quality was so good, it felt like I was sitting at home on my sofa, listening to ABBA on vinyl through a high-end home theater system.”
Such feedback underscores the impact of Outline’s cutting-edge technology and ProDJ’s expertise.
Renowned for organizing world-class concerts by artists like Rammstein, Ed Sheeran, and Lenny Kravitz, Medusa Concert consistently sets a high standard in live event production.
Their collaboration with ProDJ and the deployment of Outline systems exemplify their dedication to delivering exceptional quality and truly immersive live experiences.
The success of The Music of ABBA in Symphony stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of ABBA’s music and the transformative power of Outline’s audio solutions, setting the tone for a promising year ahead.
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