ST CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS – Thousands of people flocked and flew into the island of St Croix, US Virgin Islands, to attend Tempo's one-year birthday bash, for which Adamson speakers played a key role. The Caribbean lifestyle TV channel, from MTV Networks, explores the Caribbean culture. Its musical programming is mainly Caribbean music including Calypso, Dancehall, Punta rock, Soca and Reggae. Tempo celebrated with a birthday concert named "Tempo Turns One" on November 4th, and Frontline Systems, a locally-based production company, got the call. Tempo's Founder, senior vice president and general manager, Frederick Morton, chose his home island of St. Croix to host the concert, at the Cramer's Park Beach on the east end of the island. The concert was headlined by The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage, The Alison Hinds SHOW, Machel Montano & XTATIC, Denise "SAUCY WOW" Belfon, Wayne Marshall and Sweet Mickey. They were joined by many locals from the island, including Kenya, The Stroka Band, The Xzecutives and D'Apostle. Tempo's VJs and hosts were also on hand at the event. "It has also become a revolution for those who have witnessed Tempo's birth and growth over the past year," said Morton.
The task of setting up the production was given to Frontline Systems, who owns their own high-end pro gear and has a track record pulling off such events. Rick Jarvis, owner and sound designer for Frontline Systems, put up two arrays of eight Adamson Y10s, with three Adamson SX18s underneath as frontfills. In addition, Frontline pulled out six T-21 Subs. For stage monitors, they used a combination of their existing stage monitors and four Adamson M15 multi-purpose enclosures.
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