Last week marked a major moment for Toronto’s live music scene as dancehall legend Vybz Kartel took the stage in the city for the very first time. Presented by OVO Sound, the long-awaited performance drew a full house of fans eager of 3 sold out nights to see one of Jamaica’s most influential artists make his Canadian debut.
The high-energy show was supported by a full Adamson loudspeaker system, delivering clear, powerful coverage across the venue. Clair Global provided full audio support, deploying an Adamson loudspeaker system to deliver clean, even coverage throughout the venue. The system was managed Systems Engineering and Crew Chief Valdrian Sulejmani, with mixing duties handled by Demetrius Moore and Aaron Boothe.
System details:
- Mains: 21 VGt per side
- Flown Sub: 32x E119 (end-fire) per side
- Outfill: 15 VGt per side
- 270: 16 CS10 per side
- Front Fill: 8 CS10
- Side Fill: 3 S10n/4 E119 per side
- FOH Software: Gateway
The setup supported Kartel’s dynamic performance with a tight, impactful mix that carried evenly across the space. The result was a standout first Toronto performance for one of dancehall’s most influential artists and a strong showcase of the collaboration between OVO’s production team, Clair Global, and Adamson technology.
