Brazil - The 2025 edition of the Tardezinha tour celebrates the tenth anniversary of one of Brazil’s most popular live music projects, created and led by Thiaguinho, and stands as one of the most ambitious productions in the country’s entertainment calendar.
Across 26 shows in Brazil and several international stops in Lisbon, Miami, Sydney and Luanda, the tour presents samba and pagode classics from the 1990s and 2000s to tens of thousands of fans in an in-the-round (360-degree) stage format that both enhances the visual impact and significantly increases the technical demands for audio reinforcement.
São Paulo-based Gabisom Audio Equipment is supplying the complete sound system, with a touring inventory of 172 Outline enclosures, including 64 GTO C-12, 64 Superfly, 32 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, and 12 Mantas 28. All the Superfly cabinets are deployed as delay towers, while the Mantas 28 are used as front fills, completing a system design tailored to the 360-degree stage format.
Technical producer Leandro Oliveira explained the structure of the audio team, “The audio crew for the Tardezinha 10th Anniversary Tour is composed of five core professionals, supported by local stagehands in each city. I am responsible for leading the team and overseeing all audio equipment used throughout the tour, while System Engineer Danilo Leal ensures that the PA delivers consistent and even coverage across all audience areas.”
“William Garcia manages rigging operations, with 24 motor points deployed in each venue to guarantee safety and precision. Jader Aires takes care of delay tower operations and power distribution, and Wesley Matos is responsible for the main PA setup for the 360-degree stage. Together, we work as an integrated team to deliver a consistent, efficient and high-performance audio experience at every stop of the tour.”
According to system engineer Danilo Leal, the Outline system proved fundamental in overcoming the acoustic challenges created by the circular stage design: “One of the main issues we faced was the accumulation of low frequencies on stage. To address this, we used the low-shelf filtering feature available through Outline’s control software, which proved highly effective in managing excessive low-end energy around the performance area.
“Another major advantage was the exceptional coherence between the Outline enclosures. This allowed for precise control and made system alignment much more manageable. The GTO C-12 also stood out for its impressive SPL and throw efficiency - even with a relatively small number of boxes, we were able to reach long distances comfortably and clearly.”
Oliveira also underlined the advantages offered by Outline’s rigging: “One of the most remarkable features of the system is its mechanical design, which allows us to accurately position each enclosure to achieve complete and even coverage across all audience areas. The system is extremely practical and intuitive, and that makes the setup process much faster, which is critical when we face tight time windows.”
He also praised the reliability of the equipment: “The structural robustness of the system has been crucial for touring logistics. It is designed to handle long-distance travel and demanding conditions, which has made transportation and deployment much more efficient and reliable throughout the tour.”