Staged again in Opole, the National Festival of Polish Song is among the most prestigious music events in the country along with the Sopot Festival. Together, they are the two most important cultural events in Poland.
The festival takes place in the Millennium Amphitheatre – a venue in which every Polish artist aspires to perform – where it has taken place since 1963, making it one of the oldest festivals in Europe.
For this year’s event, sound provider Gigant Sound/Letus, Europe’s largest Outline GTO inventory holder, fielded an Outline-based sound reinforcement system featuring a Superfly FOH line array, supported by Mantas 28 enclosures and DBS 18-2 sub-bass units. The festival’s status as a cultural landmark presents significant technical challenges, particularly in ensuring high-quality sound throughout the expansive open-air venue. This year’s set-up ensured remarkable sound clarity, consistent coverage, and precision, reinforcing Gigant’s reputation for excellence.
The system was managed by Outline’s FPGA-based Newton processor, a versatile and powerful option increasingly favoured in major Western productions for its ability to handle complex audio set-ups across multiple brands, not just Outline loudspeakers. The FOH mix relied on DiGiCo consoles, with orchestral elements and key vocals mixed on a DiGiCo SD5 Quantum, while side acts and their lead vocals were handled by DiGiCo SD12s.
‘I was particularly impressed with the Outline Superfly system,’ reports Gigant Sound/Letus CEO, Jerzy Taborowski. ‘Its smooth, “hi-fi” tonality is akin to studio monitoring, offering exceptionally even coverage with seamless transitions between hangs. The system’s forward voicing – a signature of Outline products – proves ideal for both arena-sized and smaller outdoor shows. Together with the Mantas enclosures and DBS 18-2 subs, we achieved clarity and precision across all performances.
‘The positive feedback from the festival organisers and technical teams was especially rewarding, given the cultural significance of the Opole Festival.’
The National Festival of Polish Song in Opole remains a cultural highlight in Poland, offering a platform for the nation’s most esteemed musicians. This year’s deployment of the Outline system significantly enhanced the festival experience, delivering vivid, spacious audio that complemented the diverse performances. Although Gigant has participated in this prestigious event many times, this year’s implementation set a new benchmark, showcasing their expertise in handling the demands of extensive productions with both artistry and precision.
