The Chelsea Flower Show, an iconic horticultural event, has been captivating gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers for over a century. The 2023 show was no different, with an array of stunning displays and breathtaking landscapes.

Held annually by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the world, captivating visitors with its breathtaking displays of exquisite flowers, stunning garden and innovative landscaping designs. taking place each May in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, this iconic show combines beauty, creativity and celebration of nature’s splendour in a truly unforgettable experience.

As technology continues to advance, event organisers – the Royal Horticultural Society – require innovative ways to enhance the visitor experience and ensure high quality communication throughout the site for staff, traders and visitors to the event.

This year one advancement was the implementation of a state-of-the-art Public Address (PA) system, designed and implemented by leading event technology providers Show Hire Ltd.

For this project Show Hire specified a variety of audio systems throughout the site. Loudspeakers, supplied by CIE-Group; were installed in the Main Pavilion and restaurants, as well as throughout the entire show ground areas, outdoors.

Ambient background music and audio messaging for the restaurants, was delivered using thirty six Inter-M WS30T music speakers. Forty eight Inter-M HS-30RT specially-built horn speaker arrays provided full coverage for the Main Pavilion, with more than one hundred and forty Atlas CJ46 delivering high quality sound to the outdoor areas.

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