Staged in the MediaCityUK Piazza, the series of events are planned around the summer's major sporting events, and recently featured the Women's European Football Championships. A comprehensive technical solution was provided by the Blitz team, featuring all-weather staging and audio systems, and IP rated power distribution for the entire site to cover every eventuality. Video support included a miniature HD outside broadcast system, enabling relay of VT, off-air and live camera images to MediaCity's big screen.
John Crompton, project manager for Blitz Manchester, commented, "Delivering the perfect solution required careful consultation with all parties involved, including the FA and the BBC. An outdoor 'public' event of this nature requires meticulous attention to site planning, health and safety and security, all with consideration to delivering the required experience for the client. We are proud of our strengthening relationship with the BBC, and look forward to future events."
(Jim Evans)
