Published: 16:10, September 30, 2024 | Updated: 18:21, September 30, 2024
Adele's Munich tour features Shenzhen-made LED screen, breaks Guinness record
By Wang Zhan
Adele performs during her tour in Munich. (PHOTO / ROE VISUAL)

Adele's latest tour in Munich has made headlines for her performances and the record-breaking LED backdrop powered by Shenzhen-based Radiant Opto-Electronic Technology (ROE Visual), setting a new Guinness World Records title.

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"What do you think of my screen?" Adele asked the audience at one point during the concert, as though she had just picked it up at a shopping mall, according to the music and entertainment magazine Billboard.

The crew members for Adele's Munich concert celebrate during the ceremony of setting the new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen. (PHOTO / ROE VISUAL)

The LED panels were supplied entirely from a single batch to ensure precise visual quality and have captivated over 730,000 fans across ten open-air concerts since August 2024.

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The curved LED wall, spanning 244 metersapproximately the length of two American football fieldsand covered with 4,625 square meters of ROE Carbon 5 Mark II (CB5 MKII), has earned the new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen (temporary).

The 244-meter LED screen wall is seen during Adele's Munich concert. (PHOTO / ROE VISUAL)

"While Adele is no stranger to holding multiple records for her music, this achievement stands apart. I was intrigued to see how such an expansive and seamless screen would be utilized during the concert. The bespoke visual effects, tailored to each song, truly elevated the performance," said Joanne Brent, the official adjudicator for Guinness World Records, according to a statement issued by ROE Visual.

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The installation, comprising 250 tons of LED panels, lighting, and rigging, was a collaboration between Solotech, a leading audiovisual and entertainment technology company, and several partners, including ROE Visual, Brompton Technology, Disguise, Twenty-Three, and AV Stumpfl. Together, they worked to bring the stage to life.

Equipment is seen during the construction of the LED screen for Adele's Munich concert. (PHOTO / ROE VISUAL)

"This Munich residency is unlike anything that has ever been done before. There was no template, no comparison - only possibilities. What makes this show groundbreaking isn't just the scale of the record-breaking LED screen but also the innovative thinking that made it possible," said Ian Woodall, Solotech's director of global touring and special projects, in a press statement. 

The LED backdrop alongside fire effects is seen during Adele's Munich concert. (PHOTO / ROE VISUAL)

"It is gratifying to see this project come to life after more than a year of planning. Adele's Munich show was more than just a concert; it was a fully immersive experience. This achievement highlights ROE Visual's commitment to innovation and excellence in display technology. A special thanks to Solotech for their trust in ROE Visual and our products, and for bringing us into this remarkable performance," said Grace Kuo, the sales director of ROE Visual.