The seven stages of varying sizes and audience capacity, were each devoted to a particular musical genre, such as Heavy Metal, Hip-Hop, Electronic and Rock to name a few. Each stage had its own sound system with three stages plus the 'Chill Out' area being equipped with d&b audiotechnik sound systems.
A variety of d&b equipment was used for the Metropole stage, which featured mainly electronic music. Here J8s and J12s, J Subwoofers, Q7s and Q1s were used to provide the PA system. In the evenings, the Metropole turned into a disco where a variety of DJs entertained the fans using additional Q1s and Q7s for reinforcement plus MAX15s to provide surround sound.
The Roskilde Pavilion was one of the smallest of the seven stages and was primarily used for new and up and coming acts such as My Midnight Creeps who specialise in Garage Rock, and Bursts, a metal core band. Here, the PA system consisted of loudspeakers from d&b's Q-Series along with J subwoofers.
The Odeon stage is the home of Rock at the Festival where loudspeakers from d&b's C-Series gave the heavies every opportunity to wow their followers. Memorably named bands such as Death Cab for Cutie and Hatesphere used the PA system to its full potential.
If all the loud music became too much, fans could visit the 'Chill Out' lounge known as the Bar'n where a C4 sound system provided low level music to soothe and relax.
The event is organised by the Roskilde Foundation, a non-profit making organisation, which uses the income made from the Festival for humanitarian and cultural purposes. The PA equipment was supplied and installed by three Denmark pro-audio companies, Duch Sound, Nordic and Conpro.
(Chris Henry)
