CEN T RAL HAL L W ES T MINS T ER E ME A
LONDON, UK
A new ch a p t e r b e g i n s f o r t h is h is tor ic h a l l , w h e r e m o d e r n d &b a u d i o t e c h n i k s y s t e m s wor k no t t o c o n t r a s t b u t t o com p l e m e n t t h e ve n u e ’ s cel eb r a t e d E d w a r d i a n architecture.
When Central Hall Westminster first opened its doors in 1912, it was designed as a grand meeting space with acoustics tuned for unamplified sound – a marvel for its time, and perfect for the commonplace events of the era that relied on huge choirs, trained to address audiences without the assistance of sound equipment. However, as the world has advanced and modern audio technology is no longer a demand, but a necessity, the iconic venue has consistently invested an enormous effort into integrating state-of-the-art solutions that place the space at the forefront of contemporary London facilities. Though it has been steadily upgrading since its opening, in terms of both audiovisual installation and preservation of the building’s authentic aesthetics, one significant factor that contributed Central Hall Westminster’s (CHW) success was the technical production partnership with White Light - a d&b solutions company forged in 2015. Jonjo Glynn, Head of Venues for White Light, is closely involved with CHW. Glynn revealed that the hall is White Light’s first ‘Managed Venue’ which is defined by the fact that a dedicated White Light team has been situated inhouse, allowing them to have an extended understanding of the venue, in comparison to a typical technical production partnership. This has resulted in almost a decade of innovative audiovisual installations. The partnership between the CHW team and White Light is built on a real love for the venue, with each division of the team equally as passionate about crafting a supreme entertainment experience for clients and audiences alike. This ongoing collaboration between White Light and CHW recently produced an audio systems upgrade to the venue’s primary facility, The Great Hall, that has been key in the space’s mission to accommodate contemporary, diverse events.
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