Pearl Jam Partners with Britannia Row Productions for Arena Sound Design Across UK & Europe

As Pearl Jam embarks on their UK and European tour, the Seattle rockers have enlisted Britannia Row Productions to handle arena sound design, ensuring fans experience their high-energy performances with unparalleled audio quality. Fronted by Eddie Vedder, the band is known for their dedication to great live sound, and their trusted Front of House (FOH) team exemplifies this commitment.

A Trusted Team for Exceptional Live Sound

Pearl Jam’s FOH Mixer Greg Nelson and Systems Engineer Andrew Gilchrest form a dynamic duo, celebrated for their seamless coordination and shared vision of perfect sound.

Greg Nelson highlights the strong synergy between them: “Andrew and I have a similar ear; he hears what I hear, and I hear what he hears, so I trust him implicitly to run anywhere around the arena. I don’t have to double check.”

Andrew Gilchrest elaborates on his role: “As a system engineer, I spend quite a bit of time walking around the venue making sure Greg’s mix is being translated to the rest of the crowd. It can sometimes be difficult, but I love the challenge and the fact that I can help make sure each audience member has an enjoyable listening experience.”

Pearl Jam: Long-Standing Collaboration with Britannia Row Productions

While Pearl Jam’s shows in the US are managed by Rat Sound, their European tour relies on the expertise of Britannia Row Productions. Greg Nelson recalls, “When I started working with the band in 2004, Rat Sound and Britannia Row had already built a relationship, and I’d personally been using Brit Row since the late 90s with different acts, including Incubus. So, I already had a good relationship of my own with them when I came in to mix Pearl Jam. It’s been wonderful ever since!”

Under the supervision of Britannia Row Productions’ Lez Dwight, an L-Acoustics K1/K2 system design was meticulously crafted by Event Support Engineer Laurie Fradley and Operations Manager Tim Mole. Andrew describes the collaborative effort: “The production for this tour is completely different from anything the band has done before. The addition of a massive projection screen meant the PA configuration had to be altered. It was moved 15 feet further downstage, and Laurie and Tim have been fantastic in helping with adjustments. I just send an L-Acoustics Soundvision file, and they put it together!”

Pearl Jam: Superior Sound Quality with L-Acoustics

Greg Nelson praises the L-Acoustics system, saying, “There’s just something about L-Acoustics and how I mix that means I can achieve certain things with Ed’s vocal and the guitars that I can’t recreate with other PAs.”

He explains his approach: “I try to hit the very front row as best I can and achieve a ‘wall of sound’ with a warm, full range, and a crystal clear vocal on top. Pearl Jam are an amazing band, and their fans are passionate and incredibly loyal, so I want them to have the best experience possible. They’re great musicians, and put so much energy into their shows, that I need to do the best job I can.”

Pearl Jam: The Importance of a Reliable Rental Partner

Greg Nelson underscores the significance of working with a reliable rental partner: “Brit Row’s Live Sound Production training program and their personnel are top notch, in my opinion. Everybody who works there is incredibly knowledgeable, with an outstanding work ethic. Anybody can have the gear, so it really comes down to people – and that’s one of the main reasons I use them.”

Pearl Jam’s partnership with Britannia Row Productions for their UK and European tour highlights the band’s commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality, ensuring that fans enjoy every moment of their electrifying performances.

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