Future dates include The Great Wall Of China, Niagara Falls and Dubai's Burj al Arab hotel, on an ever-growing list of dates on this extravaganza.
To successfully negotiate such a demanding schedule requires gear that's compact and lightweight for easy portability, but also solid and reliable enough to deliver quality sound in adverse conditions.
So when it came to wireless in-ear monitoring, wireless microphones and all of the tour's PA needs, David Spillane, the Chasing Rainbows tour manager, knew that he needed to get companies involved with a track record for both quality and reliability.
Shure has been one of the main sponsors of the tour, providing all members of the band with in-ear monitoring (PSM600 receivers and transmitters). So far these have proved crucial to the performing and recording of the band. Shure also provided a UHF-R Series wireless system for lead singer Chad Marriott
For reproducing the sound, QSC K8 active loudspeakers have been employed. These are compact and light enough for the band to carry up Mount Kilimanjaro, yet powerful enough to deliver full, crisp sound courtesy of the 1000W Class D amplifiers that power the QSC K8's dual drivers.
"Shure is a globally recognised brand, and along with the global nature of The Chasing Rainbows Tour, this makes them a perfect brand partner. Shure products always perform at the level we expect - and even more so with the extra demands of this tour," says Spillane.
"We're delighted to have been able to help the band with this incredible achievement," commented Peter James Managing director of Shure Distribution UK. "Shure and QSC products are tested to extremes so we were happy to provide the band with microphone, PA and monitoring gear that was up to the task."
(Jim Evans)
