SINGAPORE: Perched above Singapore’s Marina Bay with sweeping views of the city skyline, Lantern Bar at The Fullerton Bay Hotel has long positioned itself as one of the city’s premier rooftop hospitality destinations. Now, a recent audio upgrade featuring NEXO loudspeaker systems is helping elevate the venue’s immersive guest experience even further, combining high-quality sound reinforcement with discreet aesthetics and long-term outdoor reliability.

Named after the historic Chinese name for Singapore’s iconic Clifford Pier, Lantern occupies the sixth floor of the five-star hotel, blending lush greenery, open-air seating, covered lounge areas, and panoramic waterfront views into a sophisticated rooftop garden environment. Hosting everything from relaxed sunset sessions to energetic DJ-driven nightlife experiences, the venue required an audio solution capable of delivering consistent sonic performance throughout the expansive terrace without disrupting its premium visual identity.

Working alongside local systems integration partner Electro-Acoustics Systems Pte. Ltd. (EAS), Yamaha Music Singapore proposed a NEXO solution centred around loudspeakers from the EN54-rated ePS Outdoor range, complemented by compact ID Series loudspeakers deployed as in-fill systems across the venue’s seating zones. The system was specifically designed to provide even audio coverage throughout the bar while maintaining compliance with local noise control requirements.

“The system is carefully configured and tuned to provide even distribution of audio, eliminating hotspots and dead zones across the bar while complying with noise control requirements,” reports Joseph Edward from the Professional Audio Product Sales and Marketing Division at Yamaha Singapore.

The installation also addressed one of the most critical challenges facing luxury outdoor hospitality environments in Southeast Asia — environmental durability without compromising audio performance or aesthetics. With Singapore’s humidity, heat, and frequent rainfall creating demanding operating conditions, the outdoor-rated NEXO components were selected to ensure long-term reliability while integrating seamlessly into the venue’s refined architectural design.

“From chill sunset sessions to high-energy evenings, the system adapts effortlessly, delivering clear vocals, tight bass, and immersive music,” adds Edward, as he concludes, “With outdoor-rated components, the system offers long-term reliability despite humidity, heat, and rain exposure and the speakers were integrated with minimal visual impact, preserving the luxurious and sophisticated design of the Lantern Bar. In premium hospitality venues, audio is not just background, it defines the atmosphere. This installation demonstrates how the right combination of technology and design can enhance brand perception and elevate overall guest experience.”