Tucked into North Lakes on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, Jungle Adventure Play Centre (JAPC) is one of Queensland’s most energetic spaces for kids to run wild – safely. For its second location, the team turned once again to Brisbane Sound Group, who jumped into the challenge with the nimble yet powerful Optimal Audio ecosystem, supplied by distributor Audio Brands.
Brisbane Sound Group had already experienced the acoustic challenges of Jungle Adventure, having previously fitted out JAPC’s first venue in Tingalpa. The centre’s team needed an audio system to support every moment – from playful chaos to peaceful cuppas. Simple to control and manage day to day, delivering great audio coverage, Optimal Audio’s ecosystem was the right choice for the noisy play environment.
As is so often the case, the AV installation was not the first part of the project to be completed, and the play equipment was already in place. Though the placement of ball pits, climbing structures and safety nets presented considerable obstacles, they helped to denote a number of the venue’s 12 zones.
BSG’s Installation & Projects Manager, Josiah Kerridge, described some of the installation challenges, “Accessing walls and ceilings was a real puzzle in this environment. Working with the physical obstacles, we created consistent coverage and clarity across every zone.”
Despite limited access during the build, BSG and distributor Audio Brands collaborated to ensure product choices and speaker placement hit the mark. “Audio Brands were fantastic,” said Josh Bonnici, Operations & Marketing at BSG. “They helped narrow down the right speakers and amps for every zone and were always quick to support us when needed.”
Optimal Audio’s Up 6 ceiling speakers with back cans were positioned wherever suspended ceilings allowed. When ceiling mounts weren’t possible, Optimal Audio Cuboid 6 were placed to take full advantage of the 130° x 120° dispersion, ideal for coverage without audio spill.
Driving the system were Optimal Audio’s SmartAmp 10 and SmartAmp 20 amplifiers, featuring onboard DSP for streamlined configuration and balanced performance across all zones. To enable remote positioning of the amps safely away from the busy play zone, BSG deployed a Dante audio network from the building’s existing cabling infrastructure.
Each of the 12 tightly focused zones was configured to deliver intelligible, energetic audio without bleed. The audio ecosystem was set up to be controlled centrally via a wall panel at reception, with additional panels positioned in key locations. Paging and emergency messaging can cut through instantly when needed.
“Clarity and control were essential,” added Kerridge. “This isn’t just about loud music – it’s about keeping the space safe, connected, and enjoyable.”
Jungle Playground was a significant installation for the group, best known for its live event production. “This project really mattered to us,” Kerridge reflected. “It’s helping change perceptions – showing that we’re just as capable in integration as we are in production. And we’ve got the right people and the right partners to do it.”
The benefit for the venue was a crystal-clear, zoneable system that staff can operate with confidence. Jungle Adventure Play Centre now has a sonic setup as dynamic as the kids who visit it. So, whether it’s a birthday bash or corporate chaos, the Optimal Audio ecosystem ensures the sound is punchy, reliable, and easy to manage – so the team on the ground can focus on what they do best: create a jungle full of joy.
