Ministry of Sound chooses KV2 Audio to power the next chapter of its legendary dance space, The Box

Back in 2022, Technical Manager of Ministry of Sound, Oscar Zammit, entered into discussions with integration specialist, Louis Jemmott, about the possibility of upgrading the venue’s sound system. “Oscar and I spoke about what a potential upgrade could look like, and in 2024, these conversations turned into reality,” says Louis Jemmott, now Sales Director for Patchwork London – a global distributor for touring and live events.

“Ministry of Sound were keen to do a complete refurbishment of their main room, The Box. This included the need for a dynamic sound system that would meet the expectations and demands of the club.” As well as club nights, roughly half of the venue’s operations revolve around corporate events, meaning the system needed to accommodate punchy, bass-heavy music while also providing even coverage, intelligibility, and control. 

“Myself and Patchwork’s Technical Manager, Kieran Edmunds, evaluated six different loudspeaker brands,” Jemmott reveals. Due to the shape and size of The Box, it was evident early on that a point-source system would be the ideal solution, leading them to KV2 Audio’s cutting-edge point-source loudspeakers. “Once we began discussing KV2 as an option, we visited the factory in Czechia with Oscar Zammit and Ministry of Sound’s chairman, Lohan Presencer, for a live demonstration with KV2’s Tom Weldon and Jonathan Reece. We were all absolutely blown away.”

Having attended multiple demonstrations from each of the shortlisted manufacturers, KV2 soon emerged as the clear frontrunner. “The only real competition was with the manufacturer of the existing system, who was looking to maintain the long-standing partnership it had with the venue,” notes Jemmott. This led to an on-site head-to-head between the two brands, with each system being installed and left for a week in The Box to assess their performance in the correct acoustic environment. “KV2 was the clear winner, chosen for its sheer quality and performance that was praised by resident DJs and technical staff.” 

As the home of UK dance culture since opening in 1991, expectations were understandably high for Ministry of Sound’s new upgrades. “KV2 designed the system themselves, giving us a clear framework to work with,” Jemmott explains. “The system consists of three zones; the legendary main room – The Box; the DJ booth; and a VIP area overlooking The Box.

“In the main room, we installed a six-point system with SL412 loudspeakers flown from the ceiling: two at the rear, two in the middle, and two at the front.” A major development of the renovations sees an additional VIP deck behind the DJ, increasing capacity and engagement with performing artists. “Low frequency reinforcement in The Box is provided by eight new VHD4.21 units positioned underneath the brand-new VIP deck behind the main DJ booth, and six VHD2.16 units along the DJ deck at the front.

“For DJ monitoring, two brand-new ESD312 loudspeakers now form part of the new DJ booth supported by four ES1.8,” he continues. “In the VIP area, we installed four ESD10 loudspeakers paired with ESD1.12 subwoofers in each corner.” All amplification is taken care of courtesy of KV2’s bespoke electronics housed in three custom designed amp racks.

“We had a well-designed, high-performance system to rely on, meaning the main challenge we faced was the deadline,” Jemmott explains. “The refurb of The Box started on January 7th, with reopening weekend tickets already on sale for January 30th, leaving no room for error.” Alongside the new sound system, the upgrade of The Box included a redesigned dancefloor, a modular DJ booth which can be lowered into the crowd, increased capacity, and large-scale lighting and video installations. “A new lighting designer joined the project in October and implemented a completely revamped lighting rig, initially  without considering the audio design,” he recalls. “We were able to adapt the original sound system plan into the six-point system in place now, with the revised design proving just as successful. Fortunately we were not delayed by the other on-site work.” 

In addition to the KV2 loudspeakers installation, Patchwork London also carried out a series of infrastructure upgrades throughout the venue to ensure the entire system performs smoothly. “We replaced all the BSS Soundweb processors with QSC Q-SYS and added NETGEAR network switches and touchscreen interfaces to allow users to reroute audio sources to different rooms,” he adds. This enables audio from The Box to be instantly rerouted and streamed across multiple spaces at the touch of a button. 

“This marks a significant moment in our history,” comments Oscar Zammit, Technical Manager at Ministry of Sound. “As we celebrate our 35th anniversary in 2026, we have undertaken the first change to The Box sound system in fifteen years – transitioning from our long-standing supplier to KV2 Audio. It’s a bold and exciting step forward that will define the next era of sound in our iconic main room.” 

With The Box at the heart of Ministry of Sound, the combination of KV2’s technology and Patchwork London’s expertise sets a new benchmark for nightclub sound, delivering a system that balances raw energy with precision, consistency, and control. Designed to meet the demands of world-class DJs, live audiences, and diverse event formats, the new installation ensures that every performance is experienced exactly as intended. “Working closely with KV2 on this project has been a true pleasure,” concludes Louis Jemmott. “From design through to delivery, the collaboration allowed us to create a sound system that not only respects the legacy of Ministry of Sound but also futureproofs The Box for the next generation of club culture.”

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KV2 Audio System at Ministry of Sound:

• 6× SL412
• 8× VHD4.21
• 6× VHD2.16
• 2× ESD312
• 4× ES1.8
• 4× ESD10
• 4× ESD1.12