LifeJourney’s 20th Anniversary Tour Stop in Shenzhen Culminates in Sonic Bliss thanks to DAS Audio

Chinese indie rock and pop icons LifeJourney marked two decades of musical impact with a major stop on The LifeJourney Concert Tour at Shenzhen’s landmark Shenzhen Bay Sports Center – the “Spring Cocoon” Gymnasium – on 5 July 2025. Over 9,000 fans packed the iconic venue to relive the band’s greatest hits in a celebration that highlighted both artistic legacy and technical excellence.

Renowned for blending pop-infused melodies with indie rock roots, LifeJourney has remained a staple of the Asian alternative music scene since the early 2000s, especially among younger audiences. For this milestone performance, audio support was entrusted to Hangzhou Dasi Stage Art Technology, who selected a DAS Audio system capable of delivering power, precision, and clarity in a venue known for its acoustic and logistical challenges.

Built with a distinctive metal roof structure and designed primarily for sports competitions, the Spring Cocoon Gymnasium presents complex acoustic conditions due to potential reflections and echo. Plus, its location in a high-density urban zone near Shenzhen Bay Park also imposed strict constraints around sound containment and external noise spillover. Perhaps most crucial of all the challenges though, was the fact that the system had to be technically efficient and compatible with tight setup schedules in a multifunctional venue with a packed calendar of events.

To meet these demands, Hangzhou Dasi Stage Art Technology deployed a system centred on DAS Audio’s ARA series, supported by AERO series units. The main PA featured 36 units of the LARA line array modules in L-R hangs of 18 units each, delivering robust and even front-of-house coverage. Flanking the main system were 24 units of the SARA line array modules arranged in L-R outrigger hangs of 12 units each, efficiently reaching audience members on the extreme outer flanks of the stage.

Bass reinforcement followed a hybrid design: 16 units of the SARA‑SUB subwoofers were suspended as dual hangs of 8 units each alongside the main arrays, while 16 units of the LARA‑SUB subwoofers were ground stacked in front of the stage. Both subwoofer models feature cardioid technology, enabling effective rear rejection and minimising low-frequency bleed beyond the venue — crucial for compliance with the area’s environmental restrictions.

Near-field audience coverage was handled by 12 units of the AERO-12A loudspeakers deployed as front-fill reinforcement, ensuring clear and consistent audio in the first few rows. The seamless blend of ARA’s power and directional control with the reliability of the AERO line delivered a consistent and immersive sound experience across the entire venue.

Hangzhou Dasi Stage Art Technology expressed full satisfaction with the system’s performance. A technician from the team noted, “The cardioid technology of the ARA systems helped us keep the sound inside the venue without it spilling into unwanted areas.” They added, “We were looking for a powerful and easy-to-set-up solution, and the DAS Audio system worked really well. The system worked without issues in a challenging venue like this one. The sound was clear for the audience and didn’t cause any disturbance outside the hall.”

The successful integration of DAS Audio technology at the Spring Cocoon Gymnasium—under demanding acoustic conditions and a tight production schedule—demonstrated the system’s versatility and touring efficiency. With thoughtful planning and precise execution by Hangzhou Dasi Stage Art Technology, the Shenzhen stop of The LifeJourney Concert Tour became a fitting tribute to the band’s enduring legacy and a benchmark in live sound delivery for large-scale touring shows in China.