dBTechnologies Supports the Lotus Stage at Lollapalooza Chile 2026

	The Lotus Stage during setup with Chino Santana Refuerzo Sonoro

Running March 13-15, Lollapalooza Chile 2026 returned to Parque O'Higgins, drawing more than 300,000 attendees across three days. On the mainstage, Olavarria Sonido deployed a full system from d&b audiotechnik for a lineup that included many international superstars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, and Chappell Roan -- a production defined by scale and global visibility.

The secondary Lotus Stage operated with a different intent. Designed as a platform for emerging and local artists, it demanded a system that could remain consistent across rapidly changing inputs, formats, and engineering approaches. It was here that dBTechnologies, working alongside Chino Santana Refuerzo Sonoro and with the support of Promusic Chile, implemented a complete VIO platform deployment -- focused less on grand spectacle and more on translation, control, and reliability across the full program.

Across the three days, the Lotus Stage hosted a broad cross-section of artists, from established names like Quilapayun, Mau y Ricky, and Claudio Valenzuela to emerging acts including La Caravana Magica and Niebla Niebla. The schedule moved fluidly between genres -- rock, electronic, Latin, and experimental -- placing the burden not on any single mix approach, but on the system's ability to behave predictably regardless of who stepped behind the console and in front of the mics.

Gabriel Ortega, representing dBTechnologies LatAm on behalf of the manufacturer, was on site throughout the festival, supporting both deployment and daily operation. "At the Lotus Stage, every engineer who came through was genuinely impressed with the dBTechnologies system. The consistency from act to act, and the way it translated across different genres, made it a very reliable platform for both engineers and artists," says Ortega.

That consistency was the result of a system design built around the broader VIO ecosystem. The PA combined fourteen VIO L1610 modules as the main left-right hangs, supported by additional L1610 elements configured as outfills, with dedicated sidefills built from VIO L208 and low-frequency reinforcement provided by VIO S218F subwoofers arranged in a gradient arc. Front coverage was handled by the mighty VIO X206s, while the stage itself was supported by a combination of VIO W12T and W15T monitors, complemented by S118 subwoofers for drum fill applications.

The system deployment was managed via Aurora Net, allowing for full control of processing, alignment, and real-time monitoring. This workflow ensured that phase response, timing, and tonal balance remained coherent across the audience area, even as engineers rotated throughout the day and into the evening.

For the production team at Chino Santana Refuerzo Sonoro, that reliability translated directly into workflow confidence. "Thanks to all the engineers, technicians, and artists who were part of this incredible experience -- built around music, collaboration, and technical excellence," the team shared on social media following the event.

They also acknowledged for the broader collaboration behind the Lotus stage: "We're grateful to the Promusic team for their hospitality and continued support, to the crew at v -- a team of true professionals and even better people -- and to the entire Lotus Stage production team and partners who made this festival possible."