Chinese Spring Festival Gala 2025 celebrates Lunar New Year with KV2 Audio

Four venues joined together as branches of the main event in Beijing, and for the first time a Jiangnan city, Wuxi, was selected as one of these locations. The waterside town combines traditional Chinese culture with modern civilisation, providing an enchanting setting for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.  

On the shore of Taihu Lake, the Wuxi venue featured vast, outdoor performance areas. An audio system was required that would be able to cover the expansive spaces such as the main stage and across the lake, while taking into account the TV screens, moving props, and acoustic reflections.  

To provide performers and audiences with an immersive, surround-sound experience, a high-definition KV2 Audio system was installed throughout the venue. A selection of ES Mid/High loudspeakers was installed across performance areas, offering powerful and dynamic audio coverage, while smaller ESD loudspeakers were deployed across the bridge and in ships on the river, successfully fulfilling the challenge of covering the vast, open venue. 

Each area was carefully equipped to suit its environment. The main stage system comprised a selection of ES Series loudspeakers with two ESM12 monitors for on-stage clarity. The river system utilised ES1.0 mid/hi loudspeakers complemented by ES1.8 subs, while the bridge system featured eight ESD6 compact loudspeakers and was driven by a single ESP2000 amplifier. For the ship, a powerful combination of VHD1.0 and VHD4.18 subwoofers and corresponding amplifiers ensured full-range clarity in motion. The lake stage was outfitted with SL412 loudspeakers to deliver a powerful performance. Other than the main stage setup which was a fixed system, the equipment in the other areas remained flexible to meet the needs of the program or changes to stage layout

With an impeccable stage design, immersive performances, and decorative props to celebrate traditional Chinese culture and spirituality, as well as the standout beauty of the Jiangnan landscape, it was essential for the sound system to be out of sight. The simple setup of the ES system allows for plug-in-and-play operation, with limited equipment and smaller loudspeakers meaning the system was compact and easy to hide away. The high-definition audio spanned the entire venue without compromising views for the optimal audio-visual experience.  

This year the Spring Festival was witnessed by a worldwide audience. It was broadcast in 82 languages (14 more than in 2024), with a reported 587 million video views and 1.738 billion content reads, and partnerships with over 3,100 global media outlets. The audio, visuals, and performances presented audiences with a spectacle of traditional Chinese culture and Jiangnan charm. KV2 Audio brought high-quality, immersive sound to a festive celebration enjoyed all across the world.