Broadcasting the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge

SHRIVENHAM, U.K. - EntSun -- solo16 was invited by English Heritage to return to Stonehenge to broadcast their Winter Solstice event after conducting two Summer Solstice live streams.

solo16 once again delivered six-camera coverage, utilising advanced wireless technology, aerial shots, and meticulous pre-planning to capture the unique atmosphere while respecting the sacred nature of the space.

Strategically placed cameras captured the popular event from all angles with minimal intrusion to the public. An essential factor was to uphold a discreet and respectful presence during the entire broadcast. This approach influenced every decision, from the placement of cameras to the selection of equipment used.

"Our cost-effective wireless camera solution enabled our team to transmit high-quality, low-latency video over long distances without the need for extensive cabling. This was crucial for English Heritage, as Stonehenge is an ancient protected site where laying cables would be both impractical and inappropriate. The progress in affordable wireless technology allowed us to deploy numerous cameras within a reasonable budget," explains solo16's Technical Director Tom Sykes.

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Our licensed drone pilot added a dramatic aerial perspective to the coverage by capturing live drone shots during the broadcast. Flying close to this renowned site necessitated meticulous planning and obtaining stringent permissions with Wiltshire Police and the MOD.

Broadcasting from a remote and historically sensitive location poses major connectivity challenges, especially with thousands of people using the cellular network. To address this, solo16 set up several Starlink satellite dishes to deliver internet connections and also used some provided by the client.

All camera feeds were fed into an outside broadcast (OB) trailer. Equipped with full vision mixing, graphics, and live audio management. The broadcast was transmitted using industry leader and long time partner LiveU.

'In past years, we handled the live streaming of this event on our own, however, this year we decided to hire in a specialist team and solo16 / StreamWorks we're an ideal broadcast partner. Their impressive broadcast portfolio and professional approach instilled confidence in us from the beginning, and after collaborating with them for our 2025 Summer Solstice, we were pleased to invite them back for the Winter Solstice and I'm delighted with the end result.' - Lisa Crowther, Senior Social Media Manager, English Heritage.

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You can watch the broadcast on English Heritage's YouTube and Facebook pages.

solo16 are proud to have helped English Heritage bring this event to a global audience while preserving the atmosphere and integrity of the site.

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