Born in Mexico and renowned for its immersive fusion of electronic music, art and spectacle, Damian Lazarus’ iconic Day Zero festival made its first-ever appearance in Bali, Indonesia with Crest Audio powering through 48 hours of total performance.
When it arrived in Bali for the first time, the highly anticipated Day Zero event transformed the island into an epicentre for underground electronic music culture.
Created by Damian Lazarus and originally born in Tulum, Mexico, Day Zero has earned a reputation for combining world-class house and techno artists with immersive staging, large-scale production and a visually spectacular environment for EDM revellers.
The Bali edition welcomed 9,000 attendees across multiple stages, featuring some of the biggest names in electronic music including Acid Pauli, AME DJ, and Anthony Middleton.
The Stage 3 deployment featured Crest Audio Versarray 112 Pro, Versarray 215 Pro, and Versarray 218 Pro systems, with CPL+ loudspeakers handling delay coverage. The entire system was powered by Crest Audio Pro-LITE amplifiers and PCX processors, delivering the power, clarity and reliability required for one of the most sonically demanding events in the region.
Front-of-house responsibilities for the stage were handled by Peavey’s Bali partner Vilon Group Bali (VGB), who oversaw system operation throughout the event.
Dean Morris from VGB said: “As one of Bali's premier systems integrators, we are thrilled with our investment in the Crest Audio systems. Whether it is for permanent installs like we have done at several entertainment venues across Bali or it is rentals for festivals such as Day Zero, the reliability and versatility of the Crest product in handling different genres of music are second to none. They also sound exceptional, which is a must in these demanding environments.”
The scale of the production placed extraordinary demands on the audio infrastructure. Beyond achieving the high SPL levels expected from a major electronic music festival, the system also needed to maintain sonic consistency and operational stability across extended continuous operation while supporting a diverse roster of DJs and performers.