11 Jul 2025
Newton backs RG Jones system for Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds – Spirit of Man UK & EU Tour
CUK Group
Stand: A10
Outline Professional Audio
UK and Europe: The Outline Newton processor was crucial in delivering the powerful, immersive sound for Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The Spirit of Man Tour. Touring arenas across the UK and Europe, the show is a legendary blend of live orchestra, rock band, holograms, pyrotechnics, and the iconic Martian Fighting Machine.
RG Jones Sound Engineering, the UK’s oldest AV company, has handled the show’s audio since 2009. Senior Project Manager Jack Bowcher calls the Newton a game changer for managing the show’s scale and complexity, praising its flawless integration and precision in meeting the demands of this iconic production.
RG Jones System Engineer Rylan Machin oversaw a complex sound design that matched the epic scale of Jeff Wayne’s production. The system featured multiple flown arrays, infills, front fills, delays, subs and surrounds, all needing precise control in huge arena spaces.
“The Newton was a vital component in managing an exceptionally complex audio system,” explains Machin. “Every venue presented different acoustic challenges, and the show’s design required consistent and precise balancing of numerous system elements.”
At the core, the Outline Newton processor delivered fast, flexible routing and easy adaptation to each venue. Its built-in EQ, delay and filtering tools allowed consistent, efficient tuning without compromising quality.
“The Newton’s built-in EQ, delay, and filtering tools made system tuning straightforward and consistent across all environments,” continues Machin. “Its intuitive interface meant I could make quick adjustments during setup, which is essential on a fast-paced tour like this.”
Having worked with Newton on previous projects, Machin was confident in its ability to handle a production of this scale. “I had full confidence in deploying it,” he says. “Overall, the Newton was more than just a processor – it was a problem solver that made my job considerably easier on this tour.”
The Spirit of Man tour highlighted both the timeless power of Jeff Wayne’s music and the expert teamwork behind the scenes. Backed by RG Jones Sound Engineering’s touring know-how and the flexible, high-performance Outline Newton processor, the crew had everything needed to tackle one of today’s most ambitious musical theatre productions.
REVIEW: “This is more of an experience than just a show. The musical artistry was a joy, and the whole thing was mesmerising. What Jeff Wayne has achieved here is truly mind-blowing.”
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