Reynold’s Sound and Lighting Services caters for art festival in Goa

India:

Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is said to be one of the largest multi-disciplinary arts initiatives in the South Asian region, spanning visual, performing and culinary arts, whilst exploring genres with film, live arts, literature and fashion. The festival also offers educational workshops, special projects and institutional engagements. The fifth edition of Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, Goa, which took place in December 2022, saw Reynold’s Sound and Lighting Services provide AV, lighting and trussing.

Reynold’s Sound and Lighting Services catered for 14 different venues across the festival, selecting audio systems ranging from KSL and SL-Subs from d&b audiotechnik, as well as Meyer Sound, Audio Focus and RCF. Control in most venues was managed by DiGiCo and Allen & Heath consoles, with audio distribution to speakers/amplifiers provided by Audinate’s Dante.

The company has been part of the Serendipity Arts Festival since its inception in 2017, which Reynold’s Sound and Lighting Services said made the task of catering to a large-scale festival manageable. Another thing that proved helpful was the use of Vectorworks, Array Calc and Capture, which helped speed up the design process by taking into consideration the inputs from all artists and the SAF team.

A notable challenge was ensuring the structural truss designs were accurate and selecting the appropriate equipment for each venue. Additionally, accommodating the needs of multiple artists performing across Panjim, Goa, and preparing for the daily changes in terms of lighting equipment was a major task. These challenges were overcome by working closely with the client and taking the time to understand its requirements over the course of six months, whether that be in-person or via Zoom.

Director of Reynold’s Sound and Lighting Services, Selwyn Remedios, said of the project: “I have been involved with the festival from the very beginning and have a strong appreciation for the SAF team. While there are definite challenges such as equipment changes, demands from artists and last-minute requests, they help us grow and improve as a team. At Reynold’s, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction, even if it means putting in extra effort and going the extra mile. This dedication sets us apart and is what drives us to deliver exceptional results.”