Following the successful global premiere of the “Carnival II” Tour in Hangzhou, Jay Chou brought the tour to the Guangxi Sports Center Stadium in Nanning from April 17 to 19, 2026, delivering a three-night consecutive run. The concert theme draws inspiration from his classic hit “Sweet,” seamlessly blending with Nanning’s identity as the “City of Sweetness,” delivering a spectacular audiovisual experience themed “Sweet Nanning.”
Coinciding with Guangxi’s traditional “San Yue San” Festival, the show incorporated local Zhuang ethnic folk songs, classic hits and surprise musical elements. A highlight of the night came when a Zhuang fan performed “Bei Nong Qing Shen” on stage. Jay Chou re-arranged the song into a rock version after hearing it twice, performing it three times with electric guitar accompaniment—an emotional moment that united tens of thousands of voices and brought regional culture to a global stage.
The production design and audio system were significantly upgraded for Carnival II. Two leading brands from Foshan YiFeng Company—ACME Lighting and Reyn Audio—joined forces to bring a powerful fusion of technology and artistry, delivering striking audiovisual experience
ACME Lighting Paints a “Sweet” Musical Canvas
From high-CRI moving heads and long-throw beam fixtures to multi-functional wash lights and strobe lights, ACME’s full lineup created a vibrant visual experience for the Nanning leg of Jay Chou’s tour.
Front Light & Follow Spot — Ensure Natural and Accurate Rendering
In large-scale outdoor productions, front lighting plays a critical role in visual clarity and color fidelity. The ACME AECO 30 IP high-CRI moving profile, equipped with a 1,800W LED engine, 6,200K color temperature, and a high CRI (Ra≥95), delivered highly accurate skin tone rendering for the artist and band. With a zoom range of 4° to 48° and 43,000 lumens of output, the fixture enabled both sharp, bright beams and wide coverage, enhanced by gobos and prisms for creative texture.
Powered by a 1,800W LED engine, the SUPERNOVA LT delivered an impressive output of up to 70,000 lumens through a 245mm large frontal lens. With a standard optical zoom range of 3.6° to 52.5° and narrowing to 0.9° to 5° in long-throw mode, the fixture was integrated with a remote follow spot system, enabling precise tracking for every highlight moment on stage.
Beam & Long-Throw Fixtures — Dominate Night Sky Presence
Designed for demanding outdoor stadium environments, the production required fixtures with robust weather resistance and long-throw performance. The PHOTON HYBRID 500 moving hybrid is equipped with a 350W white laser source and a 180mm frontal lens, producing an ultra-intense 0.9° beam capable of cutting through the night sky. Its three zoom modes enable seamless transitions from sharp beams to soft, even washes, delivering powerful visual impact across long distances.
The ARES IP beam light delivers an ultra-narrow 1.3° beam through a 200mm frontal lens, achieving up to 882,000 lux at 10 meters. CMY color mixing and variable CTO empower designers with extensive creative flexibility. With IP66 protection, the fixture ensures reliable performance even in the demanding outdoor environments.
Multi-Functional Effect Lights — Create Dynamic Visuals
The TORNADO effect light features five 120W LEDs, complemented by an outer ring of 120 × 0.5W RGB LEDs. Each of the five independently controlled heads delivers a fast linear zoom and smooth movement, producing sharp, saturated beams and layered, kinetic visuals.
The CYCLONE multifunctional moving head, inspired by the best-selling TORNADO, integrates a central 150W RGBL LED, delivering 3,600 lumens of output and a vibrant kaleidoscopic effect. The outer ring of 24 × 0.5W RGB LEDs enables dynamic pixel mapping and strobe effects. With three-axis movements, the fixture provides flexible motion for fast and comprehensive stage coverage.
The SUPER DOTLINE combines beam, strobe, and wash functionalities in one unit. It features 10 x 60W RGBW LEDs and two LED strips with 12 independently controllable sections. Multiple units can be seamlessly connected to create uniform coverage across large area.
The BLINDER LINE 10 IP linear light is equipped with 10 × 150W RGBAW LEDs, delivering expressive color effects. The fixture features ACME's patented electronic frost system, offering three different angles for soft looks. High-intensity strobe effects and distinctive tungsten emulation during dimming add rich texture and warmth to modern stage visuals.
The latest PIXEL LINE SLIM utilizes 48 × 1.2W RGB, warm white, and cool white LEDs, achieving high color fidelity. Each pixel is independently controllable, enabling precise dynamic effects. In the production, it was deployed as footlight, eliminating facial shadows on performers while defining elegant stage contours and enhancing spatial depth.
Wash & Pixel Lights — Shape a Dreamlike Atmosphere
The HYPERZONE LED wash light played a critical role in crafting the warm and romantic visual tone of “Sweet Nanning.” Featuring 7 × 150W RGBL LEDs with individual pixel control, the fixture delivers saturated color and outstanding color mixing. A wide zoom range enable it producing both focused beams and smooth, even washes, allowing the “sweet” visual atmosphere to evolve seamlessly from the opening cue to the final moment of the show.
The PULSAR PLUS S2 features dual-head design that integrates beam, wash, strobe, and pixel effects into a powerful fixture. The front head delivers powerful beams and uniform washes, while the rear head produces dynamic pixel and strobe effects. Its infinite pan/tilt movement unlocks maximum creative flexibility. With ACME’s patented electronic frost system, the fixture seamlessly transitions from razor-sharp beams to even coverage—adapting effortlessly to both high-energy peaks and emotional moments.
Strobe Lights — Enhance Stage Impact
The LIGHTNING X combines beam, wash, strobe and strip line in one versatile fixture, offering designers endless creative possibilities. With four independently controlled zones and a narrow 2.6° beam, it produces instantaneous, lightning-like bursts that energize the entire venue.
The LIGHTNING features powerful beams, dynamic strobes, and soft wash. With independently controllable RGB and cool white sections, it provides precise color and flexible control. Enhanced by its outstanding strobe effect and ACME’s patented electronic frost system, the fixture delivers both soft atmospheric looks and high-energy strobe effects.
Reyn Audio Composes a Symphony of Ethnic and Pop with Jay Chou
The Guangxi Sports Center Stadium is a modern venue with a capacity of 60,000 audiences, covering approximately 150,000 square meters and reaching a maximum height of 53 meters. With a distance exceeding 150 meters from the stage to the furthest seating areas, its expansive bowl-shaped structure and multi-tiered stands impose exceptionally high demands on sound field uniformity and clarity.
To meet this challenge, the Reyn Audio team deployed a fully upgraded reinforcement system comprising RAFALE15, RAFALE2, and RAFALE3 line arrays, CANNON218 subwoofers, ABRAMS stage monitors, RAFALE3S subwoofers, along with R1 and R2 digital amplifiers and RA1 and RA2 amplifier rack systems. Integrated with the TURANDOT acoustic system platform, this configuration formed a precisely controlled acoustic network covering the entire venue, effectively turning every seat into a “sweet spot.”
The Soul of the Sound Field — Precision Pre-Visualization
The TURANDOT acoustic system platform served as the intelligent acoustic core of the entire production. As Reyn Audio’s integrated simulation and control platform, the TURANDOT supports both macOS and Windows 10 or above, enabling accurate mapping of system configuration and interface workflows without requiring on-site hardware connection, while supporting multiple scene and group management applications.
Prior to the Nanning shows, the Reyn Audio engineering team utilized the TURANDOT to complete 3D acoustic modeling and pre-optimization of the Guangxi Sports Center Stadium. By analyzing the venue’s unique saddle-shaped canopy structure and multi-level seating layout, the system simulated sound propagation paths, coverage areas, and energy distribution in advance, allowing precise prediction of attenuation characteristics and potential coverage gaps.
Structural Analysis Report
Sound Field Mapping
SPL Distribution Visualization
When the opening notes of “Sweet” filled the air, the entire stadium seemed immersed in a warm, honey-like sonic atmosphere; when the rock-adapted “Bei Nong Qing Shen” erupted, the rhythm of 60,000 heartbeats synchronized with the pulse of Zhuang folk melodies; and when “Qi Li Xiang” flowed through the venue, even the evening breeze along the Yongjiang River seemed to slow. All of this was made possible through the precise control enabled by the TURANDOT.
Core System — A Powerful Sonic Foundation
At the heart of the stage, a center cluster of eight RAFALE2 line arrays was deployed, while the main system consisted of two arrays of eighteen RAFALE15 line arrays per side, complemented by dual arrays of twelve CANNON218 subwoofer each, forming the core acoustic system of the entire stadium.
With its powerful mid-low frequency response and long-throw capability, the RAFALE15 delivered vertically precise and horizontally wide coverage, efficiently projecting Jay Chou’s relaxed yet expressive vocals, the penetrating highs of electric guitar, and the melodic character of Zhuang folk songs to mid-to-rear field areas and the majority of the main grandstands. The sound blended seamlessly with the nighttime atmosphere of Nanning, reaching every listener with clarity and emotional depth.
Full Coverage — Eliminating Blind Spots
To ensure consistent coverage across all audience areas, a precisely engineered side fill system was deployed on both sides of the main PA. A line array system consisting of 18 RAFALE15 units was configured as Side 1, while 16 RAFALE15 units were deployed as Side 2. In addition, Side 3 utilized 6 RAFALE2 units, complemented by 4 RAFALE2 units as Side Down to reinforce coverage across the inner-field and front-side seating areas.
These configurations effectively compensated for lateral coverage gaps in the main system, ensuring tonal consistency, clarity, and dynamic balance throughout the entire venue. During improvised performances, such as the rock reinterpretation of Zhuang folk music, audiences on both sides were able to perceive even the finest harmonic details of the electric guitar, maintaining sonic consistency across the entire stadium.
Low Frequency — The Foundation of Impact
Low frequency energy plays a critical role in live concert experiences. Positioned at the front of the stage, the CANNON218 subwoofers and RAFALE2 line array extended coverage while delivering powerful and controlled bass performance. Configured in a cardioid array, the system provided deep and impactful low-frequency output while minimizing stage resonance, resulting in a cleaner acoustic environment.
This ensured strong rhythmic drive for tracks such as “Nunchucks” and “Compendium of Materia Medica,” while also providing a solid foundation for the rock version of “Bei Nong Qing Shen,” enhancing overall clarity and impact. The collective energy of 60,000 attendees resonated in sync with the low-frequency energy.
Front Fill — Immersive Close-Range Experience
To compensate coverage gaps caused by system height, the RAFALE2 units were deployed across the central inner-field area. This spaced configuration expanded horizontal coverage, delivering precise coverage to both the front-left and front-right zones while preventing excessive energy concentration in the narrow central areas. For VIP audiences, this resulted in exceptional clarity, capturing every subtle vocal nuance and spontaneous expression, creating an intimate listening experience as if the artist were performing just meters away.
Delay System — Maintaining Detail at Distance
To address time alignment and energy loss over long distances, eight delay zones were deployed throughout the venue. Two delay systems, each consisting of 12 RAFALE2 line arrays, were installed behind the FOH control area. An additional six delay systems, each comprising 8 RAFALE2 line arrays, were distributed across the far-field seating and upper-tier audience areas to ensure precise synchronization with the main PA system. Even in the furthest seats, the audience could still clearly perceive the intricate guitar textures in “Sunny Day” and the delicate piano articulation in “Silence,” preserving musical detail and emotional nuance without loss over distance.
Monitoring — Precision On Stage
The monitoring system, composed of ABRAMS stage monitors, RAFALE3 line arrays, and RAFALE3S subwoofers, provided accurate and stable on-stage sound for the artist and musicians. With high fidelity and reliability, the system supported live improvisation and interactive performances. During the triple encore of “Bei Nong Qing Shen” with Zhuang fans, the monitoring system ensured clear communication and seamless vocal blending, contributing to one of the most memorable moments of the show.
Amplification — Stable and Reliable Performance
The RA1 and RA2 amplifier rack systems feature multi-channel amplification and advanced signal processing, ensuring consistent power that drives every vocal and musical detail with clarity and impact. With Dante network redundancy, signal transmission remained stable and uninterrupted even in complex live environments, while dedicated shock-resistant structures ensured reliability throughout the tour.
From precise power distribution to ultra-low distortion performance, the fully integrated system faithfully reproduced the subtle emotional nuances of Jay Chou’s vocals as well as the raw, expressive character of Zhuang folk music.
Conclusion
From the poetic elegance of “Fireworks • Hangzhou” to the warm intimacy of “Sweet Nanning,” ACME Lighting and Reyn Audio continue to align closely with Jay Chou’s musical vision. In Nanning, as Zhuang folk traditions merged with contemporary pop and “Bei Nong Qing Shen” ignited a stadium-wide singalong in its rock reinterpretation, ACME captured every visual moment with precision beams, rich color, and dynamic strobe effects, while Reyn Audio delivered seamless sound coverage and refined audio reproduction, ensuring that every lyric and every note resonated deeply with the audience.
As the tour continues, ACME and Reyn Audio will continue to support the journey ahead with cutting-edge lighting and audio technologies, bringing unforgettable live experiences to cities around the world—lighting up the stages worldwide with Jay Chou’s music.
ACME Gear List:
SUPERNOVA LT, AECO 30 IP, PHOTON HYBRID 500, ARES IP, HYPERZONE, PULSAR PLUS S2, CYCLONE, TORNADO, BLINDER LINE 10 IP, SUPER DOTLINE, PIXEL LINE SLIM, PIXEL LINE IP, PIXEL LINE IP 500, LIGHTNING X, LIGHTNING, TV LIGHT PANEL 1000 WW
Reyn Audio Gear List:
RAFALE15, RAFALE2, RAFALE3, CANNON218, RAFALE3S, ABRAMS, RA1, RA2, R1, R2
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