The BigSound festival lands for the first time in Torrent, in l'Horta Sud, for its sixth edition. The music event, taking place on Friday and Saturday, has moved its location from the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia following a court ruling that limited its acoustics. The organization faces the challenge of balancing an "optimal" experience for the audience and artists with the rest of nearby residents.
An attendance of 45,000 is expected to enjoy over 50 performances and DJ sets spread across six stages. The festival occupies an area of 40,000 square meters, double that of previous editions. The lineup includes names such as David Bisbal, Lola Índigo, Ana Mena, Rels B, Nathy Peluso, and Rigoberta Bandini.
To minimize noise disturbances, several measures have been implemented. The stage placement is designed to move them away from residential areas. A cardioid system is used to prevent sound from propagating backward, suspended subwoofers to reduce ground vibrations, delay systems to optimize sound quality at a distance, and table control limiters to ensure volume does not exceed permitted levels.
The director and co-founder, Juanjo Talavan, has guaranteed compliance with current regulations and the quality of the sound experience for the audience and artists, ensuring that the minimum quality standards required for attendee satisfaction are met.
To facilitate travel, Metrovalencia and Metrobús have prepared a special service for June 26th and 27th. The usual metro and shuttle bus services will be extended into the early morning, with five-car trains on Line 7 and special routes from Torrent Avinguda to various metropolitan network stations. A security operation with local police officers and private security has also been planned.
From Metrobús, lines 170 will offer service every fifteen minutes between Torrent and València until midnight. Afterwards, about ten shuttle buses will connect Torrent with the City of Arts and Sciences until past 3:00 AM.
A violet point has been installed at the end of the venue to prevent sexual assaults. This space, provided by the Generalitat, offers information, support, and awareness, as well as tools to detect drugs in drinks, such as bracelets that change color if the beverage is contaminated. The Vice President of the Generalitat, Susana Camarero, and the mayor of Torrent, Amparo Folgado, have presented this initiative.
The violet point has staff identified with badges including the phone number 900 22 00 22 and a QR code with instructions for victims or witnesses of sexual assault. The goal is to ensure festivals and parties are "safe and free".
