d&b audiotechnik: Elevating the Sound of Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival isn’t just the UK’s most iconic arts-and-music celebration—it’s also a showcase for top-tier pro‑audio innovation. This year, amid 200,000+ fans on Worthy Farm, d&b audiotechnik played a key role in delivering world-class sound across multiple stages, breathing life into headline sets and underground dance experiences alike.
d&b audiotechnik at Glastonbury;
1. A Milestone Moment — KSL & V‑Series Debut
Glastonbury 2019 marked the first full-scale deployment of d&b’s KSL system. Installed at the Other Stage by long-term PA provider Skan, KSL supported major acts like Tame Impala and The Chemical Brothers. Meanwhile, the Y‑ and V‑Series PA systems powered the Acoustic Stage, ensuring coverage across hundreds of thousands of listeners
2. Scaling Up in 2025
This year, d&b reports “more loudspeakers than ever,” including an immersive installation at the Main Stage, delivering crisp, powerful coverage across 100+ meters
🔊 What Makes d&b Systems Shine
Precision and Clarity: d&b’s line‑arrays and cardioid setups tame bleed between stages—vital in a buzzing festival field
Extended Coverage: Broader dispersion and uniform SPL ensure consistent listening quality from front-row to the soundboard.
Electronic Control: Integrated DSP and presets help tailor performance for each stage's unique acoustic environment.
✨ Beyond d&b: The Broader Audio Ecosystem
Glastonbury’s audio identity is a tapestry woven from multiple systems:
L‑Acoustics & Martin Audio: Specialty tent stages like Silver Hayes and acoustic spaces often feature L‑Acoustics gear, while genres-centric tents lean on Martin Audio's MLA and Kudo systems
EM Acoustics, Danley, TiMax: Acoustic and experimental stages occasionally deploy bespoke systems—from EM‑Acoustics to distributed Danley setups and immersive TiMax spatial audio rigs
✅ Why d&b at Glastonbury Matters
Festival Demands: With wide dynamic range performances, stage diversity, and high attendee expectation, robust PA is non‑negotiable.
Environmental & Broadcaster Compliance: Contained output avoids off‑site noise spill, satisfying licence restrictions—especially near the Pyramid Stage
Consistent Engineer Experience: Using standard d&b systems means engineers can rely on familiar controls, aiding rapid on‑site setup and adjustments.
🎧 Listener & Tech Reactions
From Reddit users to live‑mixer feedback, the general consensus is:
“The modern digital sound systems they use are pretty amazing.”
“Levels drop off quickly… by design to reduce offsite noise”
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And from festival audio staff:
d&b staff on-site noted they were “proud to have played a part in providing exceptional sound for an extraordinary audience.”
🎙️ Final Thoughts
Glastonbury’s evolving soundscape speaks volumes (literally) about its commitment to excellence. d&b’s strategic deployment—KSL on the Other Stage, V‑Series on acoustic stages, and wider systems on Main Stage—is a testament to the brand’s versatility, clarity, and control under high-pressure festival conditions.
Whether it’s a secret electronic dome or a headline act under the stars, d&b audiotechnik stands central to delivering immersive, boundary‑defying sound. As Glastonbury looks to 2027 and beyond, expect d&b and its integration with emerging systems (Soundscape, TiMax spatial audio) to continue evolving the festival’s audio frontier.