Germany - From 12-15 June 2025, the German Tolkien Society hosted a four-day festival in Geldern am Niederrhein. A total of 14,000 Tolkien fans and fantasy enthusiasts enjoyed a varied programme, including a concert evening featuring diverse artists and ensembles.
Technical audio production was expertly handled by Rockline Sound&Light from Issum, who deployed an extensively scaled Wharfedale Pro system to cover the broad musical programme.
The demands on the system were considerable. Initially, the Wharfedale Pro system needed to cleanly amplify classical ensembles with diverse acoustic instruments to various vocal performances. Later in the evening, volume and power were crucial for the headline performance.
The medieval metal band Feuerschwanz delivered an energetic set featuring a pyro and fire show. The Wharfedale Pro system provided the necessary power and clarity from the front to the very last rows, with ample headroom throughout.
The low-end frequencies were managed by a comprehensive subwoofer array that included 15 x WLA-218BX dual-18" subwoofers (cardioid configuration), 12 x WLA-121 subwoofers (end-fire configuration), seven WLA-112 elements (in-fill and out-fill loudspeakers) and Dual-12" line array as main hang.
The main system, which was provided by Spirit Of Sound – Veranstaltungstechnik, featured eight flown Wharfedale Pro WLA-312X line-array elements per side. Equipped with dual 12", 10", and dual 2.55" drivers, this setup left a powerful impression on both the audience and technicians.
The system was powered and managed by Wharfedale Pro amplifiers and system management controllers - 12 x DP-4100F amplifiers, 12 x DP-2200F amplifiers and four XC-44F controllers (managing additional amplifiers).
"The Wharfedale Pro system delivered an outstanding performance, convincing the event organisers to once again entrust us with the audio production for Tolkien Tage 2026. We’re particularly pleased with the positive feedback from guest sound engineers, and I must highlight the excellent support from IAD-GmbH, the German distributor for Wharfedale Pro," says Stefan Kosmalla, managing director of Rockline Sound&Light.