CLIENT
Lar&Co
LOCATION
Rolling Greens DTLA, Los Angeles, USA
YEAR
2026
PROJECT TYPE
Touring Exhibition / Immersive Experience
Scope
Audio system design, show control programming and content management for touring installation
Services Provided
- →Audio system design
- →Show control programming
- →Audio control system design
- →Audio guide programming and synchronisation
- →Content management and playback integration
The Brief
Following its London run, Gorillaz: House of Kong transferred to Los Angeles as part of a wider touring programme marking 25 years of the band. The exhibition opened at Rolling Greens DTLA in February 2026, bringing the same core experience to a new venue and audience.
Auditoria were engaged by Lar&Co to adapt the audio system design, show control and content workflow for the LA installation. While the overall structure of the show remained consistent, the change of venue, local suppliers and revised equipment required the system to be reconfigured within a compressed timeframe.
The exhibition guides visitors through a series of themed environments, combining music, visual design and physical set pieces to bring the Gorillaz world into a physical space.
The Challenge
The primary challenge was the turnaround. The installation was delivered in a 12-day window from initial setup through to opening, including integration, programming and full rehearsals.
Although the show had already been developed in London, the LA version required adjustments to layout, equipment and supply chain. This meant reworking elements of the system while maintaining the timing and structure of the original experience.
The experience runs continuously, with groups entering every five minutes. The system, therefore, needed to remain synchronised across all zones, ensuring that in-ear and ambient audio stayed aligned regardless of where guests joined the sequence.
Our Approach
Auditoria adapted the existing show control and audio design to suit the new venue and equipment package, maintaining the same underlying structure while updating system components where required.
QLab remained at the centre of the show control system, running on redundant playback machines and managing the timing of the experience. Q-SYS cores were used for both audio processing and show control integration, with a combination of Core Nano and Core 110F units distributed across the system.
The audio guide system continued to operate as a timecode-driven experience, using RSF OP6 devices with IR-based synchronisation. For the LA installation, Marshall headphones were introduced, replacing the Sony units used in London.
Ambient audio across the exhibition was delivered using Martin Audio loudspeakers, supported by LEA amplification. In the screening room, an L-Acoustics system provided a more focused listening environment.
Content management and system programming were handled to ensure that all elements remained aligned with the show timeline, allowing the experience to run continuously throughout the day.
Technical Highlights:
Audio Design
Q-SYS Core Nano and Core 110F
AES/Dante-based audio networking via RME Digiface
RSF OP6 audio guides
RSF EMZ-IP IR trigger interfaces
Marshall headphones
Martin Audio A40 and CDD5 for exhibition spaces
Martin Audio SX210 and SX112 subwoofers
L-Acoustics X8, X12 and Syva sub for screening room
LEA Professional amplifiers
Show Control
QLab playback and show sequencing
Redundant playback systems
The Results
The LA installation has been running as part of the exhibition’s international tour, with strong visitor demand and high daily attendance.
The show control and audio systems maintain synchronisation across all zones, allowing a continuous flow of guests through the experience without interruption.
By adapting an existing design to a new venue within a limited timeframe, the project demonstrates a practical approach to touring immersive installations while maintaining consistency in how the show is experienced.
Acknowledgements
Our Client
Lar&Co – Exhibition Producers
Our Team
Joe Callister – Audio System Design, Show Control Programming, Content Management
Technical Teams:
Technical Design & Management – Illuminate Systems – Callum Phenix
Installation & Technical Support – MS Event Productions
Exhibition Design -Swear Studio
Audio Content Production – Ben Ringham
Lighting Design – Pixel Mappers & Electric Blue
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