A Brand-new P+ Series System from NEXO Redefines Bolsters A Luxurious Soundscape at MacArthur’s Ballroom

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove has turned up the luxury on the Gold Coast with a serious audio upgrade in its flagship MacArthur’s Ballroom, thanks to a powerful new NEXO P+ Series system. Nestled along the Coomera River, the resort’s largest event space—already framed by French windows, a tracked 18-metre LED screen, and glittering chandeliers—can now back up its grand visuals with equally impressive sound.

The installation was spearheaded by Mitch Grant, on-site audio specialist from AVPartners, who has been steadily enhancing each of the resort’s 15 event spaces with cutting-edge technology. For the ballroom, which hosts everything from corporate conferences and gala dinners to full-scale social celebrations of up to 500 guests, Grant needed a system that would deliver pristine performance without clashing with the venue’s refined design.

“The ballroom is a flexible space suited to everything from conferences and presentations to gala dinners and social events. The open-framed architecture, floor-to-ceiling French windows, an 18m tracked LED screen and statement chandeliers give the space a refined, high-end feel – and the audio solution needed to match that without compromising on technical performance. The brief was to deliver a clean and professional audio solution that integrated seamlessly with the ballroom’s architecture. We needed white, low-profile boxes that wouldn’t visually intrude on the space but still packed a punch. NEXO gave us exactly that: a system that looks smart in the room and delivers maximum impact for our clients,” said Grant.

The setup combines muscle with subtlety: P10 cabinets lead the charge at the front bar, P8 speakers handle rear fill, ultra-compact ID24s take care of discreet near-fill, and L15 cabinets bring the low-end punch with tight control. The result is smooth coverage, impact where it counts, and a soundscape that enhances the room without overpowering it.

“The system is centred around P10 cabinets positioned on the front bar, with P8 speakers used as rear fill to ensure smooth, even coverage. ID24 speakers run across the front as subtle near-fill, and the L15’s deliver tight, well-controlled low-end. Altogether, the system creates an immersive and intimate listening experience, perfectly balanced across the room without being visually dominant. The install has delivered consistent and trusted sound reinforcement, no matter the event. Whether it’s crystal-clear speech, playback with impact, or full band audio, the system continues to hit the mark. The P+ Series has elevated the venue offering: it’s reliable, rider-friendly, and has made a noticeable difference to the client and guest experience,” Grant explained.

For Grant, the collaboration between NEXO and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove feels like a natural meeting of brands that represent quality in their respective fields. “We’ve always known NEXO to be a well-established brand with a strong reputation for reliability and sound quality. It felt like the right fit for this install, both from a performance perspective and a presentation point of view. We are extremely pleased with the system and its capabilities in the ballroom. As a popular venue here at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, we frequently work with returning clients, many of whom have commented that the AV upgrade in the space has been exceptional.”