Manchester’s vibrant Spinningfields district is home to the city’s most popular museums, bars, restaurants and shops. This cultural center recently welcomed a new dining destination with the opening of Sexy Fish, a name synonymous with culinary glamor in London and Miami. The restaurant consists of a main dining room, a late-night bar and a semi-private dining space known as ‘The Tropical Reef Room’, which can accommodate 30 guests. Sexy Fish Manchester features sculptures by Damien Hirst, fish-shaped lamps designed by Frank Gehry and a pink onyx bar, where guests can enjoy a comprehensive selection of champagne. Its vibrancy is reflected in its line-up of events, including dinner parties where the restaurant transforms into a world-class entertainment venue, hosting an array of international performers and DJs.
Owned by British entrepreneur Richard Caring of Caprice Holdings, Sexy Fish has long been a fixture on the global high-end dining scene. In restaurants in London and Miami and now Manchester.
Led by Danny Kissane – Group Technical Manager at The Birley Clubs, the collaboration between Sexy Fish and L-Acoustics was a natural progression facilitated by L-Acoustics Certified Provider Integrator Marquee AV. The Shepperton-based AV company already has a strong foundation of collaboration with Caprice Holdings, including L-Acoustics installations at the Greek-inspired Bacchanalia restaurant.
Considering the L-shaped area, with seven-meter-high ceilings, luxurious materials such as the Verde Esmerelda stone floor and a series of custom glass columns created by master Venetian glassmakers on the island of Murano, it was important to design of a sound system capable of providing comprehensive yet targeted coverage in highly reflective spaces.
The Marquee AV team used L-Acoustics 3D audio mapping software Soundvision to navigate the complexities of the venue’s acoustics and find strategic positions where the speakers would provide comprehensive coverage, particularly in the bar area where space is limited. placement options.
“Our goal was to keep the acoustic energy low in the area to minimize reflections, and L-Acoustics was the perfect choice for delivering a premium sound experience in the unique and reflective space Sexy Fish,” said Stacey. Tough, Project Director at Marquee AV.
Marquee AV chose a combination of L-Acoustics A Series and X Series. The space features fifteen L-Acoustics A10i Wide loudspeakers with Panflex for adjustable horizontal dispersion with 10 compact X8 coaxial speakers for clear and powerful sound dotted throughout. Low-end extension is provided by seven L-Acoustics SB10i subwoofers, two SB15M subwoofers, and two KS21i subwoofers. One LA12X, three LA4X, and two LA2Xi amplified controllers power the entire system.
“The L-Acoustics sound system plays an important role in enhancing the various dinner events and parties hosted, contributing to the immersive audio experience that complements the visual and culinary delights of Sexy Fish. We chose L-Acoustics because of their reputation for exceptional soundscapes in high-end hospitality spaces and the unmatched versatility of their products. The result is a seamless integration of L-Acoustics sound system, delivering impeccable sound quality. While the venue is still in its early stages, initial feedback from the launch party and subsequent events has been overwhelmingly positive, signaling the success of the L- Acoustics,” concluded Tough.
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