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VIDEO, VISUALS & DIGITAL SIGNAGE

Signify illuminate key venues, enhancing the experience at the world’s largest winter sports event.

Clear-Com and 86 Inc. provide live broadcast communications and show management at Mandala Stadium.

Henderson Engineers’ Ryan Starkovich discusses the incredible SoFi Stadium, host venue of Super Bowl LVI.

We showcase impressive sporting venue projects from the video, visuals and digital signage industry.

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appy New Year to all our readers - we’re delighted to bring you our first issue of 2022. The beginning of this year has felt incredibly positive, with stadium visits, conferences and tradeshows all firmly back on the agenda. Let’s hope it

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In ISSUE 22, we have Burnley Football Club’s historic home of Turf Moor as our cover story. We took the trip up to the iconic ground in January with ADI, who have delivered a truly impressive digital transformation throughout the whole stadium. It was great to get real insight into the project from the team, as well as The Clarets’ Chairman, Alan Pace. Check out the feature on page 26.

Elsewhere, we’ve covered Clear-Com’s work on the National Paralympic Games in Indonesia, as well as Aggreko’s range of projects in UAE and Saudi Arabia, in which they’ve provided sustainable power for the huge golfing events out there.

In this issue’s Kick Off, there’s a focus on video, visuals and digital signage that’s definitely worth looking out for, while our Team Talk is from Henderson Engineers’ Ryan Starkovich who discusses the company’s extensive work on the very special SoFi Stadium - the host to Super Bowl LVI! I hope you enjoy ISSUE 22...

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RYAN STARKOVICH, VENUE SECTOR EXECUTIVE, HENDERSON ENGINEERS SoFi Stadium Elevates the Sporting Experience Images: Henderson Engineers t’s tough to pinpoint the words to

the upcoming Super Bowl has inspired some

environmental air from restrooms, kitchens,

sufficiently describe the excitement

reflection on some of our proudest design

and so forth. Solving this hurdle required

that myself and many of my

approaches at SoFi. While the list is extensive,

some outside-the-box thinking, and we found

colleagues at Henderson Engineers

I’ll touch on three that especially stand out:

the solution within the areaway between the

feel ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl. While a lot

inventive ventilation, interconnectivity, and an

building wall and the grade wall. The space

of sports fans look forward to the championship

operable grid system for field lighting.

was in place to meet the seismic requirements

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game every winter, this year’s is extra special

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that are standard in California. Our designers

for us since it’s being hosted at SoFi Stadium

1. Inventive Ventilation

opted to use the gap, which would typically

in Inglewood, Calif., right outside Los Angeles.

Given SoFi Stadium is located just four miles

be unutilised, as a passageway for incoming

Henderson had the pleasure of serving as

from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX),

and outgoing air both with and without ducts

lead engineer for the state-of-the-art venue,

the Federal Aviation Administration required

depending on the air source. We’re proud to

providing acoustics, audio-video, electrical, fire

the building to top off at 200 feet or less so as

have implemented this nontraditional route to

protection, mechanical, plumbing, security, and

not to interfere with flight paths. This meant

provide comfort and good air quality, which is

telecom building systems design services.

building underground to achieve the scope

a hidden but impactful element of the stadium

We were enlisted for the project in 2014

envisioned for the project. Consequently, the

experience.

and were on board throughout the six-year

field sits around 90 feet below ground level,

duration of the build. While major events

a depth that is uncommon within the NFL

2. Interconnectivity

have been hosted at SoFi since its opening in

and other major professional sports leagues.

In addition to SoFi, Henderson was the lead

2020, nothing quite matches the Super Bowl.

Furthermore, as you move around the structure,

engineer for the entire 298-acre Hollywood

In addition to around 100,000 live spectators,

you will find yourself between two and five

Park mixed-use development anchored by

the game will be broadcast to approximately

levels below grade.

the stadium. We provided a variety of design

150 million people around the world. It’s

As a result, a notable challenge was moving

services throughout the complex, which

amazing that our engineering expertise will

air into these recessed areas from outside

includes an NFL media building (security

be showcased in front of that many viewers at

the building and vice versa to provide air

and telecom), two million square feet of

once. As Henderson’s venue sector executive,

conditioning as well as discharge non-

retail and workplace space (audio-video, fire

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alarm, security, and telecom), 25 acres of

3. Operable Grid System for Field Lighting

they can also glow the entire stadium in

outdoor park spaces (electrical, security, and

Catwalks or other immobile structured

singular or multiple colours. For instance, the

telecom), as well as the 6,000 seat YouTube

systems that suspend lights from above

building can be illuminated in pink for Breast

Theater performance venue (architectural

are standard for most stadiums and arenas.

Cancer Awareness Month or in rainbow colours

lighting, electrical, fire protection, mechanical,

With SoFi, though, the project team struck a

for Pride Month, providing a unique way to

plumbing, security, and telecom). The

balance between providing the best possible

support or connect with the surrounding

idea behind these offerings was to create a

illumination for game play and performances

community.

destination that would be enjoyed by locals

while also maintaining the aesthetics of the

While Henderson works on projects for all

and visitors throughout the year, regardless of

space. In collaboration with HKS Architects, we

major professional sports leagues and Power 5

whether it’s game day or not.

designed field lights on an operable grid system

collegiate conferences, SoFi is in a league of its

To support a seamless experience for fans,

that lowers down to the seat level for easy

own in terms of the ingenuity in design by all

patrons, and staff throughout the entire

maintenance. The lights are spread throughout

parties involved. I would be remiss if I didn’t

entertainment complex, we designed the fibre

the stadium versus in a clustered configuration

thank all the amazing project partners we

optic technological infrastructure to support

and we explored numerous iterations with the

collaborated with including HKS Architects, the

a single interconnected network (for Wi-Fi,

lighting team to identify ideal placements. SoFi

Turner-AECOM Hunt Joint Venture, Walter P

distributed antenna systems (DAS) for cellular

is only the third instance where such a system

Moore, and Studio-MLA. Their professionalism

service, security cameras, etc.) that seamlessly

has been installed in the United States, joining

and expertise made the whole process quite

shares data across the whole development.

NRG Stadium, home of the NFL’s Houston

enjoyable. And while hosting the Super Bowl

We also designed an interconnected security

Texans, and Crypto.com Arena, home of the

is incredible, it’s just the tip of the iceberg for

system. This differs from typical large venues,

NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles

all the amazing events that will take place at

which often use separate networks for each

Clippers as well as the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings.

SoFi Stadium well into the future. I personally

building or location. Our approach brings

As a result of the lowering functionality,

can’t wait to watch the Opening and Closing

added convenience as fans and patrons don’t

we avoided costs that would have come

Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028,

have to switch between networks to access the

with attaching lights to the roof structure

which will have billions of people tuning in. It’s

internet or other communication tools as they

or building a permanent access platform

truly a dream come true.

move through the complex. There’s also added

for the fixtures. In addition to being more

peace of mind in knowing that security data is

architecturally distinguished than a typical

shared and accessible to authorities and other

lighting configuration, the lights were designed

necessary parties from all points, should there

with eye-catching colour changing capabilities.

be an emergency.

Operators can not only flash the beams, but

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THE CATHEDRAL Milan, Italy Image: Populous

C Milan and FC Internazionale Milano have announced that Populous’ project – named ‘The Cathedral’ – has been selected for their new stadium. The next weeks will be dedicated to finalising the objectives and development process of Milan’s New Stadium.

The decision, announced by Comune di Milano, will see a reconfiguration of the area in the San Siro neighbourhood, currently occupied by the Meazza Stadium, through the creation of a new district dedicated to sport and leisure. The new district will include a new 50,000 sqm green area, on top of a reduction of built volumetry, in line with the latest regulations (as regulated by Piano di Governo del Territorio).

The district will be pedestrian-only, with over 110,000 sqm of green areas (40% of the total square footage).

The parking lot, which represents 40% of the total area in the current situation, will be moved to a dedicated underground area. Most of the sport and leisure activities – located both indoors and outdoors – will be free of charge or financed by the city.

Following the decision, the clubs sped up the process to finalise their agreement with Populous and kick off the next phase of the project, which will be carried out in the next months with the aim to present a final project at a later stage in 2022.

The new San Siro was designed by Populous’ Milan office with the support of their EMEA team in London.

A multidisciplinary team will lead the project, which is set to increase the opportunities and services offered to the residents with an improvement in the quality of the urban fabric of the neighbourhood.

The Cathedral is a celebration of the artistic and cultural heritage of Milan. Its design was inspired by two of the most notorious buildings of the city – the Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele – and will result in a unique stadium that will stand out from any

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other sport arena in the world.

The Cathedral is set to offer a ground-breaking arena in terms of innovation and sustainability. The new stadium, surrounded by a large green area, will be carbon neutral and LEED-certified, thanks to the use of the most innovative materials and cutting-edge technologies in terms of water and electricity usage, as well as noise control. Accessibility and user experience will also be outstanding, offering unprecedented safety, comfort, vision quality and range of services to the public.

AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano have confirmed their desire to deliver an outstanding project, which generates new job opportunities, regenerates a key urban area in the city and offers a new green area of over 50,000 sqm to the residents. The project aims to consolidate and improve the image of the City of Milan and of Italian football.

“The new San Siro aims to become the most beautiful stadium in the world for its strong identity and recognisability. An attractive arena, accessible and sustainable for the city of Milan that will facilitate the growth of the clubs and their global competitiveness,” commented Paolo Scaroni, President at AC Milan.

Alessandro Antonello, Corporate CEO at FC Internazionale, added: “The New Stadium of Milan will be in an extra-contemporary green area that can be lived all year round. The new district for sport and leisure and its 50,000sqm park will make San Siro the goto neighbourhood for sport and entertainment.”

Christopher Lee, Managing Director – EMEA, Populous, concluded: “The Cathedral will become one of the most iconic stadiums in world football. It will create a world-class, modern, and truly bespoke home for the legendary clubs of AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano and form the beating heart of a new civic district. It will be a stadium for all Milanese to enjoy for generations to come that is true to the city and honours its heritage. A stadium of Milano and for Milano.”

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VITEC COLIN FARQUHAR, SVP OF SALES, VITEC Engage, Empower and Evolve – Elevating the Fan Experience Colin Farquhar, Senior Vice President, VITEC, explains how stadia and sports venues can take the fan experience to the next level with IPTV, streaming video and digital signage solutions.

As fans around the world are once again increasingly able to enjoy the buzz of ‘full houses’ and atmospheric spectacles at large sporting occasions, a renewed focus on the live sports experience is underway. Close attention to detail regarding the fans’ overall time spent at stadia and sports venues is essential to maximising both visitor enjoyment and business potential. Now is the time for venues to capitalise on audiences seeking out exciting sporting occasions, the likes of which have been scarce in recent years due to public health measures.

Thankfully, there are now more technologies than ever in our toolkit to engage, empower and evolve the experience for fans.

IPTV, streaming and digital signage solutions can harness the power of video to captivate audiences, drive revenue and ensure an engaging integrated experience – from the moment fans arrive until long after the final whistle (or buzzer) has blown.

IPTV for flexible, scalable and secure viewing With IPTV, in-house distribution solutions can leverage an IT network to take live TV streams from terrestrial, satellite IP, cable,

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or internal channels and make them available throughout a venue, to be displayed on any desired number of end-points.

This enables the delivery of high-quality, live-action TV plus news and sports programming throughout, delivering high-quality entertainment for fans. The combination of live TV and video can be complemented with digital signage displaying visitor information, sponsors’ adverts and announcements, making for a compelling package to boost engagement.

At Goodwood, the host of the Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival upgraded to an end-to-end IP video and digital signage system to deliver live feeds from the track alongside TV channels to 150 screens across the venue. The system enables Goodwood to maximise the fan experience during its high-profile horse racing, motor racing, golf, flying and shooting events to make sure no one misses out on the action.

As a flexible and scalable system, an IPTV distribution solution can also grow with further requirements to futureproof. At the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground, our IPTV solution played a key role in the upgrade of the Warner Stand. Live TV and digital signage was added throughout the area, including bar and catering spaces and the match control facility. Venue staff can quickly and efficiently add more screens anywhere on the network, presenting a consistent message across the site. The

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fully HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant system allows staff to schedule or update signage screens remotely, providing a significant long-term benefit to the venue.

Streaming at Stadia More fans than ever are expecting Wi-Fi and video streaming before, during and after the game, with connectivity playing a key role in the matchday experience. With the latest video streaming solutions, venues can create video channels from existing content and stream them around the venue on any device. In the US at the Kauffman Stadium – home to Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals – a reliable, high quality, low-latency stream implemented to further enhance a much-heralded fan experience with both IPTV distribution and digital signage capabilities.

Replacing failing, ageing media players at the beloved ballpark, the new VITEC system manages any type of video content, including streams generated by third-party encoders. Fans have been treated to fresh, eye-catching digital signage content as well as much-improved video quality for game-day feeds – all delivered with low latency – as they walk around the concourse.

At German Bundesliga club, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, streaming encoders and media players are integrated into the system to enable Fan-TV to be streamed from the stadium and live events to set top boxes that are connected to every screen in VIP areas. The central management of the system allows the correct content to be delivered to the correct screen.

Signalling the benefits with Digital Signage Digital Signage has a key role to play in conveying information

and promotional content in an engaging way, as well as driving additional revenue. At the Matmut Stadium de Gerland in France, home to Lyon Olympique Universitaire Rugby (LOU Rugby), digital signage is used throughout, including at the LOU Shop, the VIP lounges and event halls. A digital signage solution – in addition to a full end-to-end IP video installation – has enabled the venue to provide interactive information and promotion about new merchandise, upcoming games and other events, as well as the local weather forecast and public transport timetables to keep fans informed. The stadium’s main reception area is also used to host an array of events from seminars to cocktail receptions, gala dinners and tradeshows. The digital signage in this space can be customised for each client event, allowing corporate guests to enjoy a personalised experience and complement sound, lighting and other solutions used to turn the venue into an impressive and immersive environment.

A Win/Win Live sporting events throw up unique unscripted drama, and fans give them power and meaning with their passion. By using the latest IPTV technologies, we can enhance these experiences, add value to the fans and even open additional revenue-generating opportunities – a win/win in anyone’s book. It’s a great time to take a close look at what venues can offer fans, and ensure we can deliver high standards of experience away from the sporting action to match the memorable spectacles themselves. www.vitec.com

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ADI ALLIANZ ARENA As they push for an unprecedented 10th Bundesliga title in a row, Bayern Munich have contracted stadium technology specialists ADI to supply the new LED perimeter system at the Allianz Arena.

The contract sees ADI installing over 370 linear metres of digiBOARD digital perimeter, including a full 252m camera arc and an additional 120m second row along the camera-facing touchline. ADI have installed the system which was used for the first time in Bayern’s first home match of the season against FC Köln on 22nd August.

The digiBOARD system is fully UEFA compliant featuring classleading LED technology, making it one of the world’s highest resolution stadium digital perimeter platforms and providing a future-proof solution for exceptional brand representation at 4K broadcast resolution.

In addition to the digiBOARD hardware, ADI are providing their proprietary digiSOFT control software to operate the system.

ADI’s Studios Division will provide ongoing content support in the form of a weekly Quality Control Service for club content. With 15 years of experience in creating engaging digital perimeter advertising ADI will also be the preferred creative partner for any club and commercial partner perimeter content throughout the course of the contract.

The second row has been positioned to provide a seamless view from the camera gantry, allowing the club to utilise the space for separate content or to create a single, giant “Mega Banner” of content.

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ADI pioneered the Mega Banner concept with their installation at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2019 and their ADI’s digiSOFT software intelligent scaling to ensure the image retains its size and shape as the camera pans across the pitch.

James Robinson, Chief Operating Officer at ADI, commented: ‘As the dominant supplier of LED technology to the English Premier League, ADI are delighted to announce this multi seasonal contract with Bayern Munich.

“ADI empower our customers in the Sports and Entertainment Industries by providing innovative digital platforms and production services allowing Federations, Brands, Clubs and Events to directly engage fans and consumers. Through ongoing product innovation, trusted relationships and high levels of service ADI have supported our customer’s growth and success for over 30 years.

“For a club of Bayern Munich’s stature to recognise ADI as their supplier of choice naturally reflects our market position and supports our continued strategic growth outside the UK. I am delighted that we can now include one of the most well respected football clubs in Europe among our long term customers.” www.adi.tv

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DAKTRONICS DELAWARE STADIUM | GRANT STADIUM Adding to the Blue Hens fan experience, the University of Delaware has partnered with Daktronics for the company to design, manufacture and install nearly 3,000 square feet of digital displays at Delaware Stadium and Grant Stadium on campus in Newark. Installation will take place in 2022 and the new displays will be operational for the corresponding sports seasons at both venues.

“We are incredibly excited to install brand new, state-of-theart video boards at Delaware Stadium and Grant Stadium this fall,” said Chrissi Rawak, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services at the University of Delaware. “We are thrilled to add these digital displays as we continue to make upgrades across our facilities that will improve the experiences of our fans and other events that take place in these venues.”

At Delaware Stadium, the main end zone video display will measure approximately 40 feet high by 60 feet wide and the auxiliary display at the other end of the stadium will measure nearly 11 feet high by 18 feet wide. Both displays will feature 10-millimeter pixel spacing along with industry-leading environmental protection to ensure they operate as expected in the outdoor, Delaware weather.

Similarly, at Grant Stadium a new display at one end of the venue will measure nearly 11 feet high by 24 feet wide and will also

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feature 10-millimeter pixel spacing. All three of these displays are capable of variable content zoning which allows each to feature one large image or to be divided into multiple zones to show any combination of live video, instant replays, up-to-the-minute data and event-relevant information, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.

“We are very excited to once again partner with the University of Delaware on these two special projects,” said Fran Kulas, Daktronics Sales Representative. “Delaware and Grant Stadiums are great venues for Blue Hen Athletics and other special events, and Daktronics is thrilled to help enhance the live event experience for student-athletes and fans alike.”

Daktronics will also be including its powerful Show Control solution with this installation. This industry-leading system provides a combination of display control software, world-class video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms a user-friendly production solution.

In addition to the equipment installation, the Blue Hens will also receive a content package that will be produced and delivered by Daktronics Creative Services. www.daktronics.com

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CLEARGLOW SPORT ADAMS PARK Wycombe Wanderers Football Club has announced plans to transform Adams Park after appointing stadium technology provider, Clearglow Sport, to install a giant new LED screen and digital perimeter system.

The new 42 sq metre LED screen will provide a huge platform through which the club will be able to inform and entertain fans on a much larger scale than the previous screen it replaces. The high-resolution perimeter system will create a powerful channel through which to activate brand partnerships and drive revenue.

Since acquiring ownership of Wycombe Wanderers in 2020, club chairman and chief executive, Rob Couhig, has been determined to invest in the club and reward fan’s loyalty with an incredible matchday experience. The new LED screen and perimeter system will play a large part in helping the club to achieve those ambitions.

Clearglow Sport will work closely with Wycombe Wanderers to create an outstanding fan engagement platform to rival that of any stadium. As well as being able to deliver live match content, the club will be able to use the screen to keep fans up to date with match stats, team line ups, social media content and much more.

The new perimeter system will also enhance the stadium, offering a hugely powerful platform for the club’s commercial partners to reach fans and the wider TV viewing audience. The system, which will span three sides of the pitch, will measure an impressive 900mm high, making it one of the largest in the EFL. Clearglow Sport will install their industry leading technology at Adams Park in collaboration with global leaders in LED manufacturing, Unilumin, whose pitchside perimeter LED system will also be installed at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium this season.

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Speaking of the development, Wycombe Wanderers’ Chief Commercial Officer, Neil Peters, commented: “We can’t wait to welcome fans back into Adams Park, and we’re excited to be able to enhance the matchday experience for our incredible supporters. We’ve invested in new technology throughout the stadium, with the aim of bringing fans closer to the action and offer a strong platform for our commercial partners.”

“After a thorough review of the market, we’re delighted to appoint Clearglow Sport to help us deliver our vision. The team at Clearglow Sport have an incredible record in delivering large scale stadium LED projects which, combined with their industry leading technology, and powerful content management solutions, made them the ideal choice to help us grow.”

The screen and perimeter system will be installed by Clearglow Sport over the summer, ready for the planned return of fans to Adams Park at the start of the 2021/22 season.

Clearglow Sport Director, Kristian Ball, added: “We are incredibly excited to be working with Wycombe Wanderers, who have demonstrated huge ambition throughout the planning of this project. By combining a giant stadium LED screen with our high impact perimeter technology, Wycombe Wanderers will be able to create an incredibly powerful platform for fans and sponsors.”

“It has always been our ambition to make high quality, revenue generating, LED platforms accessible to clubs of all sizes. No club should have to compromise on quality because of the league in which they are playing, and we’re delighted to be able to deliver the same industry leading LED display solutions for Wycombe Wanderers as used by some of the very top teams across Europe.” www.clearglowsport.co.uk

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The ground has always boasted a reputation as one of the UK’s top venues to watch cricket, and ticket sales generated from repeated hosting of domestic and international games have resulted in Surrey Cricket’s lucrativeness as a club. To ensure this is maintained, the ground needs to consistently remain at the forefront of innovation, providing spectators with the best possible experience – it is famously noted for illuminating the game with the first use of artificial lighting at a sports arena in the form of gas-lamps.

The venue now has capacity for 25,300 spectators and has undergone constant redevelopment throughout the 21st century. In 2005, the north stands were replaced by the now famous 1845 stand, a sweeping four-tiered grandstand, offering great vantage points for all spectators and world-class corporate hospitality. This stand significantly helped Surrey CCC elevate its position as a leading sports venue and soon became a popular conference and events destination.

Important sponsorship deals – the main one being with Kia Motors, hence the naming right, has played a key part in driving revenue for the club and the sweeping design of the 1845 stand lent itself to advertising and brand awareness. Each tier of the 1845 stand is currently used for these purposes. This year Surrey Cricket decided to maximise usage of the top tier, by installing LED to provide the ultimate platform for showcasing content, advertising and improving fan experience.

The club has had mixed success with mid-tier LED products in the past and had been actively looking for a solution that combined reliability, robust pixel longevity and excellent content delivery. Because of the precarious location of the display, mounted on a concrete balustrade above three other levels and 20m off the ground, there were obvious challenges with installation, not to forget preventing disruption to the club’s ever growing conferencing and hospitality business. Finding a short window to fit the product was challenging, previous installations were cumbersome, untidy and were distracting to spectators watching from balcony behind. Speed of install was therefore a factor to be considered, with the hectic calendar of back-to-back games, stadium work needs to be done quickly and with minimum impact to operations.

The club’s previous technical investment needed to be taken into account when integrating the solution, as the upper-tier LED was not the first display system within the ground. There are a multitude of screens currently in place, used for displaying varying content, all connected to the same IPTV network. From a logical point of view, the decision was made to use the existing infrastructure for content delivery of the new upper-tier system.

The club enlisted Pioneer Group to devise the ultimate digital signage solution for the upper-tier 1845 stand largely due to their experience and expertise in stadium LED experience - especially within the cricket environment, having previously completed work

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at Emirates Old Trafford. As the tier’s balcony had previously been used for static advertising, attention to the concrete balustrade’s inner infrastructure had been unnecessary. However with the weight of LED, considerations needed to be made regarding the reinforced steel rebar which supports the concrete.

Engineers therefore needed to scan the framework to locate the inner support system, so as to avoid affecting the structural integrity of the concrete.

Interfacing Pioneer Group’s own ultra-high bright p10 LED, a simple rear support system was fixed into the concrete to support the total 76 cabinets, which make up the 80 meter banner, covering the entire surface of the upper-tier. This was then tested, commissioned and connected to the club’s IPTV network.

The system, approved by the English Cricket Board, was innovatively designed with ongoing maintenance in mind. In order to reduce the time taken to make repairs and to avoid the whole display being affected by pixel failure, the system is made up of individual cartridges with access at the top of each unit, which can easily be lifted out. Each cartridge is ‘hotswappable’ meaning they can be exchanged, should a fault arise, with the power on, even in the middle of a game.

Charlie Hodgson, Managing Director at Surrey County Cricket Club, stressed the importance of the new system and what it means to the club: “We are very pleased with the new mid-tier LED installation, as a club we continue to invest in modernising the ground and are proud to combine some truly iconic architecture with modern technology. The LED helps us to give spectators a great match day experience and helps the club stay ahead of the curve as cricket enters a new era. Fans expect much more when they come to a game of cricket and the mid-tier LED helps us deliver a fantastic experience with maximum crowd engagement.”

“We have been hugely impressed with Pioneer Group’s dedication and quality of work. Given the difficult location and short-time frame to complete the project to have reliable and robust mid-tier LED is fantastic, we are looking forward to continuing to best utilise the opportunities for fan engagement and commercial sponsorship that is now available to us.” pioneergroup.co.uk

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TRIPLEPLAY CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA Seattle Kraken has moved into its newly redeveloped 17,100 capacity, $1.15b home on the site of the Seattle Center, home to the World’s Fair in 1962. Operated by the Oak View Group (OVG), Climate Pledge Arena is a modern home for the city’s NHL team, boasting some of the most progressive, innovative, and modern technology and sustainable architecture.

Climate Pledge Arena boasts 28,175 square feet of digital signage, a record in the world for a sports or entertainment venue; with content delivered to display real-estate in suites, concessions, hospitality areas, kiosks, LED boards and concourses via the Tripleplay IPTV and Digital Signage CMS. Deployed by Diversified, Tripleplay’s platform is used to broadcast digital media, live game footage and important messaging across the facility to more than 650 displays; giving the venue operator the ability to individually address each screen or control as groups or instantly rebrand the arena for any event.

Dave Curry, Vice President of Technology at Climate Pledge Arena commented: “When building a facility of this nature and scale we needed to work with tried, tested and trusted partners. The experience of Diversified and Tripleplay in sports stadium and arena deployments gave us peace of mind and confidence that our record-breaking venue would have a world-class technology solution.

“The solution delivered has given us a communications and branding tool that allows us to better engage our visitors, fans and guests and enhances their experience in a hugely positive way. Climate Pledge Arena is a unique venue, and Tripleplay allows us to continue creating unique experiences for every event we host.”

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EVP for Tripleplay North America, Paul Harris added: “For a multipurpose and forward-thinking venue like Climate Pledge Arena it was essential they had a way to instantly rebrand the facility for every event that takes place; Tripleplay has enabled that. This is an iconic venue, in an iconic location and we are looking forward to supporting the Kraken and the operations team as they deliver world-class experiences.”

Tripleplay digital signage and IPTV has been deployed to more than 650 displays utilizing a mix of Tripleplay’s PLAY3R SP1, BrightSign XT and Bluefin all-in-one displays. tripleplay.tv

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ome to Burnley Football Club since 1883, making it the second-longest continuously used ground in English professional game, Turf Moor is an iconic part of football culture. With its capacity of 21,994,

it’s a stadium woven into the fabric of the community, offering fans the traditional match-going experience.

With new owners in place, there are long-term plans to build on this incredible tradition, using technology to enhance Turf Moor and the club as a whole, all while paying close attention to what makes Burnley FC and its home special to football fans around the world.

With this in mind, the club have entered a partnership with the global leaders in LED technology, ADI. With over 30 years of experience in LED technologies, creative content services and event production, ADI have been tasked with delivering a huge digital makeover at Turf Moor in line with the club’s ambitious plans.

Burnley FC Chairman, Alan Pace, discussed his vision for the club with MONDO | STADIA: “We’re very aware that the world has changed in terms of fan experience and how signage and displays work in that area. So, the long-term vision is to ensure

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that Turf Moor can be completely changeable depending on

the great thing was how they enlightened us in terms of the

the type of event being held there, with the quality of the

potential of what we could really achieve.

experience from a fan perspective being the most important

“The last thing we are is experts in LED technology, but we

aspect.

know what we want to achieve as an experience for our fans.

“We all interact with technology differently and expect our

It’s almost like talking to a decorator, you tell them what you

experiences to be different. A football fan in their early 40s

like, but you wouldn’t expect your house to be done after that

wants something completely different to a 19-year-old

first meeting. But, working with them over time, it begins to

attending a concert, for example. But, when we first started

click. We were very keen to be ready as a multipurpose venue

out on this journey, we realised that the infrastructure wasn’t

and as things start to evolve – and that process with ADI has

there for us to start addressing this.”

been fantastic.”

That’s where the partnership with ADI came in, leading to

With ADI’s proprietary LED technology installed in over 30

over 1,100 sq metres of LED technology installed within the

installations throughout the stadium, Turf Moor will become

stadium bowl and on the outside of the venue, too.

one of the most digitally-advanced stadiums in European

The hugely ambitious project has transformed the experience

football.

for fans, from walking up to the turnstiles and heading to

In addition to two showpiece curved, super wide, big screens

the hospitality areas, right through to taking their seat in the

in the stadium, ADI have also installed a new digiBOARD

stands. As well as that, there is now an enhanced activation

digital perimeter system, multiple levels of digital ribbon and

platform for the club’s national and local commercial

additional digital signage throughout the stadium bowl.

partners.

Externally, the stadium features 13 further screens to

Alan continued: “Working with ADI, it became much more

welcome fans at the ticket office, club shop and around

of a collaborative process. Originally, we wanted something

entrances, upgrading the look and feel of Turf Moor, while

that changed the look and feel of Turf Moor, giving us that

also aiding communications with supporters and the local

starting point of the journey, but, after discussions with ADI,

community. Finally, internally, ADI will install fine pitch LED

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walls within the Chairman’s Suite and Media Room.

Claire Fitzgerald-Firth, Head of Client Engagement at ADI, explained the benefits of working with Burnley FC: “The club definitely had an idea of what they wanted, so, with our experience, we know what works well and what doesn’t, that collaborative relationship was really natural.

“From that initial vision, we went around the stadium and made suggestions on the different areas that could be digitised. We’re really lucky with Burnley – they’re really receptive to ideas. There is a real passion towards enhancing the stadium for the fans first and foremost, as well as adding value to the commercial platform, which is important for the club.”

The installation features full connectivity to ADI’s Live Venue network, allowing match day content to be created and managed remotely from their European Production Hub in Preston, without the requirement for the installation of production studio infrastructure at Turf Moor.

The connectivity carries a myriad of content, data and telemetry all designed to enhance the fan experience and bolster the commercial offering of the club. Importantly, all platforms will be fully integrated, allowing the club to share news, information, and updates immediately with supporters across all branding touchpoints. The new signage is also used to communicate safety information and provide important travel updates and other practical advice for supporters.

ADI’s Head of Technical Operations, Craig Jenkins, explained further: “We’ll typically operate everything on a match day, but then the club also have the ability to manage all different types of content on the screen themselves. I think this is where the value lies for the club – we’ve delivered one platform on which we can deliver anything they want throughout the screens in the stadium.

“There’s even the option to do a Total Stadium Takeover – the impact of the club or a particular brand being driven onto every screen throughout the ground is very effective.”

Alan added: “The really cool thing that we love about the system is the ability to quickly change things with a couple of keystrokes. I feel that’s really important as it gives our staff a real

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opportunity in terms of what they can and want to do. It’s like a blank canvas for them to be really creative and find out what works.”

With everything coming from ADI’s European Production Hub, the operation is much more streamlined on match day at Turf Moor, as Craig explained further: “We have a couple of people on site – technicians ensuring everything is working well and engineers checking cameras. The club don’t have 20-odd people on site doing all this as they’re all at the hub in Preston.

“This is hugely beneficial as a huge space facing the pitch isn’t needed for the digital operation – and it’s those type of spaces that are vital for the club’s commercial side.”

Geraint Williams, CEO at ADI, added: “It’s great to see the new owners at Burnley FC have such ambition to invest in the stadium. These are decisions taken with the long view in mind and will help to add huge value to the match day experience for fans as well as the club partners not just this season but for years to come.

“Consolidating all of these platforms with a single supplier delivers huge benefits to Burnley, both operationally and commercially. Whilst most clubs have very fragmented digital platforms with multiple operators and disparate

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“It became much more of a collaborative process. Originally, we wanted something to change the look and feel of Turf Moor, giving us the starting point of the journey, but, after discussions with ADI, the great thing was how they enlightened us in terms of the potential of what we could really achieve.”

Alan Pace, Chairman, Burnley FC

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control systems, Turf Moor will be somewhat unique in the

feel more connected to the match than ever before, whilst

ability to easily manage content across every screen within

enhancing the image of Turf Moor on TV and projecting our

the stadium, enabling far more effective management of

club’s unique identity to the millions watching around the

stadium-wide communication and promotion.”

world.

“It’s been amazing to work with ADI – they guided us

“Upgrading old traditional signage will not only help the

through the whole process. They didn’t sell us a particular

club to unlock its commercial potential to national and

idea, but listened and took on board what it was that we were

international brands, but also provide local businesses with

aiming to do at Turf Moor,” said Alan. “Then, the fact that

uplifted branding and a new opportunity to benefit from the

they could describe and help us see those ideas in action,

Premier League’s global reach.

including the how you get there and what steps you take,

“I am delighted we have been able to partner with a

was vital in making this a success. Our options were all there

Lancashire business, ADI to make this possible. With 30 years

– we could do this, or wait a year and do that – and that

of working in stadium engagement, the concepts, ideas and

allowed us to be selective in how we wanted to progress in

experience they have brought to this project has been second-

relation to our plans for the future.

to-none. It became clear very early in our relationship that

“These plans mark the next step in our long-term vision to

they would be the company to drive this vision forward.”

improve Turf Moor and introduce world-class technology at Burnley Football Club. The introduction of big new screens and integrated LED technology will help our supporters

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HULL ICE ARENA Hull, England

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he Hull Ice Arena in Kingston upon Hull, England, is an ice skating and hockey stadium and until 2015 was home to the Hull Stingrays in the Elite

Ice Hockey League, the highest ice hockey league in the UK. The British music elite have also played here – from Oasis to Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran.

Images: Adam Hall Group

After Hull Stingrays had to file for bankruptcy in 2015, the Olympic ice rink was used for leisure and semi-professional ice skating for a few years until the arena was temporarily closed in March 2020 and renovated for a seven-figure sum. In addition to a new ice rink and renovated changing rooms and toilet facilities, the Hull Ice Arena has recently also been lit up in new sound and light. JRG Productions relied completely on LD Systems for the PA, while 80 Cameo spotlights are used for the lighting.

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The Hull Arena offers around 2,000 seats, with a

in uneven coverage of the ice surface and was

covered ice surface for concerts, boxing events,

barely able to reach the grandstands,” explained

conferences and trade fairs. In fact, there is space

Jason Rattle from JRG Productions. “With the

for up to 3,750 people. Before the renovations, the

new LD Systems STINGER Center array and the

sound from the in-house PA was not convincing,

additional STINGER infills, we were able to solve

partly due to the age of the system, partly due to

this problem. In addition, the entire package of

the center cluster design. The existing trussing

centre array, infills and Cameo lighting cost only

situation posed particular challenges for JRG

slightly more than originally planned for the

Productions’ planning, as the installation of

single centre array.”

additional trusses or rigging points was not

Thanks to the connectivity of the DSP-K range of

possible due to budget and timing constraints.

amplifiers, JRG Productions are able to remotely

The solution: a centre array of LD Systems

connect to the P.A. system and make changes to

STINGER 15 G3 full-range speakers and STINGER

system settings if required. This also offers the

SUB 18 G3 subwoofers, supplemented by STINGER

venue peace of mind knowing that issues that

10 G3 speakers as circumferential, also flown infill

may arise over coming years can be diagnosed in

systems. “The original PA was also based on a

minutes online and without the costs associated to

centre cluster, but without infills, which resulted

site visits.

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Lighting JRG Productions fully relied on the all-rounder capabilities of the Cameo FLAT PRO 7 G2 RGBWA LED spotlights to illuminate the ice rink. The IP65 rated fixtures were specifically selected to provide the venue with a long term, reliable installation within what can be a wet and humid environment. The spotlights distributed throughout the hall are controlled via the Cameo DVC Pro software and can be controlled individually if required. This allows individual areas to be illuminated separately, as well as creating dynamic beam and chase effects for concerts or ice skating events. “The operational team have been particularly impressed with the DVC software. They are now able to produce their own scenes and chases for special events in house, without the need to recruit specialist lighting contractors,” added Jason.

JRG Solutions used solutions from Adam Hall Cables and Riggatec rigging hardware for the installation and cabling of loudspeakers, spotlights and peripheral devices.

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COMMUNICATIONS 046 National Paralympic Games XVI | Jayapura, Indonesia

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ignify, the world leader in lighting, is illuminating the world’s largest winter sports event by equipping its key venues with Philips-branded LED sports lighting and the Interact Sports connected lighting system. The new lighting helps athletes to better engage in their sports and improve their performance. It also enhances

the experience of spectators and TV viewers. The new high-quality, flexible, and energyefficient sports lighting also helps to optimise operational efficiencies and maintenance. Signify customised each venue’s lighting system to their unique requirements, so they can easily host a range of events that all have their own lighting requirements.

“We are proud to be part of the collective efforts to present a spectacular gathering for sporting enthusiasts around the world with our expertise in sports lighting solutions,” said John Wang, President of North East Asia, SVP, Signify. “Signify will leverage this opportunity to help some of the most prestigious sports venues in China to adopt sustainable lighting innovations.”

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All of the winter sports venues pose their own

and high colour rendering features, which, in

unique challenges, including steep rocky hills,

combination with a variety of light distribution

long-distance signal transmission, and icy

solutions, can achieve the highest level of colour

surfaces that reflect light.

reproduction and flicker control – helping athletes

Combining LEDs from the Philips

to better focus on their performance. They also

SportStar and ArenaVision series with Interact

meet the stringent requirements of international

Sports, successfully addressed these challenges.

television broadcasters, supporting flicker-free

This includes lighting that enables high-speed

and super slow-motion replay, ensuring that TV

dynamic lighting control at night to perfectly

viewers around the globe can enjoy an immersive

capture all the athletes’ moves at the Genting

sports viewing experience.

Snow Park, home to the freestyle skiing and

Interact Sports ensures that all the lights can

snowboarding events. At Capital Indoor Stadium,

be easily managed from a dashboard, switching

the lighting fixtures boast the same high-speed

between different scenes and monitoring

refresh rate as the stage lighting, making the

operating status across multiple sections of an

ice look at its best while enhancing the viewing

arena. This increases the flexibility of operators,

experience. And at Wukesong Sports Centre,

improves operational efficiencies, and streamlines

the first arena in China that can host ice hockey

maintenance. Together with the energy-efficiency

and basketball events, the operators can quickly

benefits of the Philips-branded LED luminaires

adapt to different lighting needs and provide an

this helps to reduce operational and maintenance

immersive TV viewing experience.

costs, while improving the sustainability profile of

Additionally, the lights provide high power

the sports venues.

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he 16th National Paralympic Games were hosted in Indonesia last year from November 2nd – 13th at the Mandala Stadium in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Clear-Com’s Indonesian-based

partner, 86 Inc., was contacted by the Organizing Committee of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies (OCC) to assist with the show management and live broadcast communications for the complex events. 86 Inc. recommended a solution based around Clear-Com®’s HelixNet® Digital Network Partyline and FreeSpeak II® Digital Wireless Intercom.

“The OCC, the Paralympics COVID Task Force, and the

Jayapura, Indonesia

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) of Indonesia all had different concerns needing to be addressed by the comms system,” explained Dino

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Gonggalang, CEO, 86 Inc. The OCC’s concerns were related to logistics given the overall scale of the event — in one of the key moments of the show,

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950 dancers were performing at one time — while the MCIT

with their props, making various configurations accompanied

was tasked with securing sufficient spectrum frequencies in a

by lasers, fireworks, various multimedia, sound, lighting,

limited RF zone, and the COVID Task Force was charged with

broadcast, and 500 drones to light up the Papua sky, ” Putut

enforcing increasingly strict national safety protocols.

continued.

“Basically, they told us their concerns and left everything to

HelixNet’s intuitive interface and ease of deployment was

us to run it as seamlessly, reliably, and as safely as possible,”

ideal for the fast pace the Opening and Closing Ceremonies

continued Dino, “which is why we went with Clear-Com for

required. Familiar yet innovative partyline channels provide

the event.”

an easy transition for all skill levels of Intercom users,

The HelixNet and FreeSpeak II system configuration

allowing team members to be focused entirely on the task at

facilitated the required communication channels for the

hand.

world-class performances and the broadcast, but it was no

FreeSpeak II was ideal for the scale and complexity of

easy task.

the events, allowing team members to be untethered and

“We deployed 46 drops of Clear-Com, where the main

talking in any configuration of channels with exceptional

channel was designated for Show Director, Asthie

performance in both the 1.9 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands.

Wendra, who connected directly with all aspects of show

This combination of features from HelixNet and FreeSpeak II

management,” said Putut, Project Manager, 86 Inc.

addressed the OCC’s logistical concerns with the sheer size

“At the height of the performance, 950 dancers appeared

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comms and allayed any concerns about the limited frequency

requirements of all the organizations involved,” concluded

spectrums.

Putut.

Having the systems properly pre-configured with the

Head of Production OCC for the XVI Games, Ivan Budiman,

appropriate channel settings allowed all parties to

added, “86 Inc.’s system recommendation contributed

communicate effectively solely using the system, without

greatly to the success of these events, thank you so much!”

requiring potentially dangerous, close-proximity side

The Technical Director for the OCC, Ezar P. Darnadi, also

conversations and last-minute huddles, while its ease-of-use

had nothing but praise for 86 Inc. and his experience with

and flexibility also permitted on-the-fly changes.

the Clear-Com system: “We knew that communication could

“Considering the size of the venue and the elaborate

make or break this event, and 86 Inc. delivered tremendously

performances, the communication system from Clear-

for us.”

Com displayed excellence in terms of ease-of-installation, flexibility and reliable connectivity, while satisfying the

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ggreko is the global leader in temporary power, heating and cooling, delivering the infrastructure for sporting events across the world. The company strive to set the standard for the next generation, offering power generation that’s efficient, clean and

reliable as possible.

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2022 European Tour was keen to deliver a world-class event to outline the aims and ambitions of The Rolex Series for the rest of the year, with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship being the first tournament of the season.

This year, one of the main brief’s from European Tour was the importance of using greener technology, with the overall aim being to keep carbon emissions as low as possible.

To achieve this, European Tour enlisted the help of Aggreko, who were able to deliver on the brief by using B20 biodiesel to run all generators at the event, as well as using a 45kw battery powerbank – for the first time in the UAE - to supply the Sky Studios.

Aggreko provided 23 gensets and 10 fuel tanks, which reduced carbon emissions and improved sustainability across the event.

Despite the overall success, there were challenges for the Aggreko team to overcome. Stephen Sideserf, Events Technician, explained further: “The main challenges that were faced this year were the access in and around the course.

This was the first year that the event had taken place at Yas Links, with the tournament having previously been played at Abu Dhabi Golf Club since 2006.

“With it being a new course, this meant a new layout and different ideas from the client as per what we normally used to for the previous years. This caused some tricky challenges trying to get generators and kit in the locations required by the client, including having to cross the fairways with forklifts and closing off the main entrance to be able to use a 100 tonne crane to place four generators two 1000gl fuel tanks.

“All this was, of course, carried out while following all Aggreko QHSE rules and policies. All work planned to cause as little disruption as possible to the client and to the golf course itself. This included scheduling crane work to be done in the evenings or mornings and placing the difficult generator locations at times when the course would not be in use.

“Extra precautions were always taken so as to not cause any damage to the golf course in any shape or form.”

Martin Nichol, Regional Events Manager MENA added: “I was glad to be able to work on such a prestigious event and enjoyed working with the new green technology, which Aggreko is starting to introduce to the fleet.

“I was also pleased that the event ran smoothly - and we were able to deliver on time without any major issues during the event and install.

“The fact that the European Tour team were also delighted with the work carried out in a short timescale meant it was a great experience overall – and we’re looking forward to delivering again next year!”

Slync.IO Dubai Desert Classic For this event, Aggreko were enlisted to provide suitable and efficient power solutions for the entire site, which included: 9th/18th green main hospitality structure; Marshalls compound; TV compound; entertainment village; player lounge and driving range bar; European Tour office; Royal Majlis; Garden Majlis; 4th hole screens, 18th green jumbo screen; and the 15th green

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hospitality deck.

broadcast, plus utilised house supplies where we could. We

Martin Nichol explained further: “For this event, Falcon &

also included the Solar Gem 60kw solar array and POWR2

Associates had set themselves a three-year plan to become

units in the village area. As well as that we were also tasked

a GEO-certified event, which involves a major drive towards

with supplying the cooling for the main 18th VIP hospitality

sustainable products across the whole event.

structure.

“This gave us the chance to use the new Solar Gen unit and

“For the upcoming men’s event, we were asked to supply

the Powr2 battery units – and we also used BIO Fuel in all of

the same, plus additional supplies throughout the course for

the generators onsite. This was a first for the GCC region to

screens, leader boards, hospitality areas and so on.

have all three of these things on the same event.”

The 18th Hospitality structure was also required to maintain

Neal Large furthered: “Using our knowledge, technical ability

its power and cooling inbetween events over the Christmas

and understanding of working on previous golf events, we

period.”

deployed the kit while the course was operational – causing

All of the systems were specifically designed, installed and

no disruption or damage.

maintained by Aggreko’s specialist team of project managers

“The main challenge on this event came from the new

and engineers throughout, with tight timescales, budgets and

products being used. As it was a first for solar, battery and

specific client requirements.

bio fuel being used in the region, it was the first time myself

For the Aramco Saudi Ladies International, Aggreko provided

and the team had installed them.

four 320kva generators to power the main hospitality

“Installing the Solar Gen unit was a particular challenge due

structure, plus a 800kw water chiller that pumps to the

to its location on the golf course. Ideally, these units would

structure, supplying three 300kw AHUs that were then ducted

be installed on a solid, standing level surface, but, on a golf

in and out of the building via floor vents. This allowed the

course, that can’t really happen, so we had to deal with an

team to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout for

incline that rose about 1.8m from start to finish, as well as

the guests

a tilt from left to right for around 20m half way down the

The BOH area was powered via three 200kva generators

track. We overcame these obstacles with good team work and

to supply all domestic 60Hz power to the broadcast area,

clear directions in terms of what we needed to do.”

the volunteer area and the contractor’s compound. This

Typically, a pair of generators would have been running 24/7

was previously three separate pairs of synched generators,

for the event, however, with the Solar Gen unit installed, a

however, this year, there was a redesign to allow Aggreko to

back up generator was only used for eight hours – delivering

supply all three areas from a package of three generators on

a huge fuel and emissions saving.

load on demand instead.

James added: “The village area was powered by a pair of

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For the Aramco Saudi Ladies International and the Aramco

generator 60kw array, coupled with a 90kw POWR2 module

Team Series, Aggreko were tasked with supplying all the

and a 100kva standby generator, took up the other quarter

power and distribution across the site.

of the site. The generator ran for around 1.5 hours on an

James Evans, Events Project Manager, KSA, takes up the

evening to top the battery up and the sunshine did the rest.

story: “We planned to use generators for domestic and

“We then also deployed eight standalone gens to supply

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ancillary areas. We also used three 100amo house supplies

Demand, so that if the load surpasses the 90kw of the POwr2,

to power main office structures - that were previously on

then the generators will be controlled by it to start and take

generators - and also a hospitality area and the two screens

up the extra load. When the load is below the 90kw and the

on the course.”

battery is charged, the generators will stop.

For the men’s event, Aggreko had the same brief in terms of

“At present, build power is running solely on battery and,

site-wide power, cabling and distribution.

every 36 to 48 hours, we run one generator for an hour to

“We are utilising the same house supplies as much as

charge it. Usually, this generator would be running constantly

possible. The main hospitality generators are now replaced

for build power. I have also incorporated the 45kw POwr2 in

with three of our new 500kva machines – and that has

the village area for build power in the same way,” said James.

provided a good saving in fuel consumption across the

The 14th and 17th holes hospitality, toilets and two of the

board. The same A/C solution is still installed and running

on-course leader boards will be running of the 45kw POwr2

form the last event in November, too,” said James. “We

module for the event in the same way with a 60kva generator

have increased the combined BOH package to three synched

backing it up.

320kva machines to handle the increased load on this system

and the first challenge was getting around the logistics of a

“The village is now going to run from three 200kva and, this

fairly tight-for-space site” said James. “The main challenge,

time, we are going to back synch the 60kw solar generator

though, was the need for these events to become more

into the package, so we will do away with the battery storage

sustainable. We needed to look at how we could improve the

and the solar will just take up as much of the load directly as

lay out and cabling to make the most of the generators in the

it possibly can during the day, with the generators picking up

most efficient way.

the slack in a Load on Demand setup.”

“With the ever-growing stock of sustainable products in

The 16th viewing area is now the new location for the POwr2

the Aggreko portfolio, this challenge was made a lot easier

90kw unit, situated alongside the PIF structure and supplying

and all have been placed within the site design to maximise

power to both PIF and Aramco hospitality structures. This

they’re efficiency.”

is also coupled with a pair of 125kva generators on Load on

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for this event.

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KAPPTURE The leading provider of EPOS and Mobile Payment software in stadia, education, retail, and hospitality industries. evelopment-centric, positioned as an innovation leader, and supported by recent investment by Renatus Capital Partners, Kappture’s in-house development team are driving exciting plans to grow the solution offering yet further.

Since taking Kappture to market in 2014, well over 10,000 POS installations across 100+ clients in the UK, Ireland, UAE, and Western Europe have successfully been installed with the marketleading EPOS software.

Kappture offer four main hardware types; traditional fixed EPOS, all-in-one POS & payments devices, tablets, and self-service kiosks.

We pride ourselves on being hardware agnostic, with ability to load the software onto any device, on multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS and Android), with all the same great features.

The K1 terminal is our leading fixed EPOS terminal. Sleek in design, robust against daily use and spillage, its heavy aluminium base provides excellent stability for the terminal to be used in a variety of settings from stadium concourses to fine dining without looking out of place. Its built-in, customer-facing screen utilises our specifically tailored K-Vision module, enabling our clients to run and manage static and video advertising and promotions, driving upselling and further brand awareness. A built in NFC reader enables the use of Kappture’s award-winning member module for identifying season ticket holders, VIPs, and/or loyalty

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card holders at point of sale. The crown jewel hidden under the K1’s bonnet is its energy efficient processor resulting in the terminal only using a fifth of the power required by conventional Windows terminals in the current marketplace – helping our clients reduce overheads and do their part for the planet.

Beyond fixed terminals, mobile all-in-one EPOS and payments devices offer a smart, elegant, and flexible way of taking payments. These all-in-one devices are the natural progression away from ordering tablets with standalone payment devices; now operators take orders and payments on the go and withal the same great features the Kappture software offers fixed terminals. Kappture offers these devices with connectivity through WiFi or 4G and the devices can be used inside or outdoors, enabling payments to be taken throughout the day. If an eighthour battery life still isn’t enough, options are available for bases for quick and easy charging.

Kappture’s best-selling tablet offering is the Samsung Tab Active 3. One of the best tablets on the market today, its battery can last approximately 11 hours from a full charge. The Tab Active 3 is ideal for events and hospitality settings, offering a larger screen for table and tab management. The in-built NFC reader is a fantastic addition allowing for member cards to be read and for VIP packages to be applied. The technology is the same and therefore responds equally well to wearable NFC devices as to cards, creating seamless payments for entirely cashless

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environments. Complete with a rugged, anti-shock protective case, durable enough to provide resistance to water and dust, the Tab Active 3 is a real workhorse of a tablet. Configurable for 4G and 3G connectivity, the device fully supports WiFi also.

Reducing queue times is key for our clients, and for their customers. Self-checkout provides an alternative option to the traditional server-and-POS operation. Kappture’s Kiosks offers an intuitive user interface, sleek design, and eye-catching visuals.

These are configured to meet your brand specifications, ensuring that the kiosk fits perfectly amongst your digital retail offerings.

Kiosks are available in either a 21” or 27” ultra-slim design, achieved by the fan-less and silent processor powering the kiosk.

Housed in an elegant, ergonomic metal shell, the kiosk comes with all the available extras that you could need, receipt printer, NFC, 3D scanner, and a mounting for payment device.

The kiosk can be either wall-mounted, reduce space taken in high

volume locations or free standing, secured with a heavy base plate - ideal for locations such as higher education or quickservice-restaurant settings.

Alternatively, a counter-top kiosk equivalent is available for catering environments looking to reduce labour costs and offer customers a simple, elegant, and effective solution As agnostic as Kappture are to hardware, doubly so is the case for integrations with Payment Service Providers. Goodbye doubleentry. Hello quick and easy payments with all of the tedium of cash and card declaration taken care of by your electronic-pointof-sale.

Looking to take your first steps into a cash-free stadium environment or looking for an innovative hospitality solution partner? Kappture are more than happy to be of service. www.kappture.co.uk WWW.MONDOSTADIA.COM

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he AHS Series is a modular, scalable system targeted at applications where very high output and precise pattern control are required. This new series of products represents a leap forward in achieving digitally configurable coverage for long-throw applications, all within a surprisingly compact envelope.

Long-throw applications, such as those encountered in stadium end-zone/scoreboard/video display deployments, pose unique challenges. Substantial acoustic output is required to achieve SPL targets at distance. Additionally, high-frequency air loss can be significant at stadium-scale distances. All aspects of the AHS Series products were designed with these particular challenges foremost in mind.

Building on the AH family of high-sensitivity, high-output systems, AHS packs a lot of output into a 36” wide x 31” tall package.

AHS high-frequency sections were specifically conceived to provide the extreme high-frequency output necessary to combat air loss. Four high frequency horns (AHS440) or 3 high frequency horns (AHS460) are each paired with a coaxial compression driver; the horn stack is coaxially mounted in the mouth of a low frequency horn. The low frequency horn is driven by 4 high-power 10” woofers loaded by Oculus™ phase plugs. The Compression Head™ extends the low frequency horn length, allowing for low frequency extension to 60 Hz in a modest 28” of depth.

There are currently two available AHS models, the AHS440 with 45° horizontal dispersion and the slightly wider AHS460 with 60° horizontal dispersion. The horizontal patterns were specifically chosen to optimize the coverage for stadium-type applications without requiring an excessive quantity of loudspeakers to cover a typical stadium horizontal footprint.

Fulcrum Acoustic’s TQ processing combined with beam-forming DSP algorithms configures AHS vertical dispersion to match a venue’s specific geometries and throw distances. The digitally steerable vertical dispersion allows the AHS to cover precise vertical angles of seating across the length of a stadium while avoiding sonic intrusion to neighboring facilities or energizing reflective surfaces.

The modular design allows for stacking multiple AHS speakers to create larger arrays, thereby achieving more vertical pattern control, higher output, and increased high-frequency projection.

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The compact dimensions of AHS enclosures allow them to be maneuvered relatively easily within cramped support structures.

This is especially beneficial for addressing design challenges presented by endzone/scoreboard/video displays. The ability to seamlessly integrate AHS Series products into existing architecture make them an ideal choice for stadium applications. Their compact size has the added benefit of streamlining what can frequently be a complicated installation process.

AHS Series at Crusader Stadium AHS loudspeakers made their project debut at Crusader Stadium at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Daktronics was selected to design and install a new scoreboard system that doubled the size of the video display while maintaining high fidelity sound. The new video area consumed all available space within the existing structure. Additional structure was added above the video display to house the new sound system. Due to wind loading concerns, the height of this additional structure was restricted to about 6’ tall, thereby limiting the space available for loudspeakers.

For long-throw coverage, Daktronics deployed six Fulcrum Acoustic AHS speaker modules in the horizontal “ribbon” above the video area of the scoreboard. The available space within the scoreboard structure allowed for three stacks of two modules each; this provides sufficient output to achieve the project’s sound level goals for the seating areas. “Even when stacked, Fulcrum’s AHS products easily fit within the space provided,” said Applications Engineer, David Sturzenbecher.

Two stacks of two AHS440 modules are splayed left and right of center to cover the far seating along the sides of the stadium.

The middle stack features an AHS440 stacked on an AHS460 (60° horizontal) aimed down the centerline of the field to provide long-throw coverage of the far end as well as coverage of the playing field. The precise pattern control from the AHS products keeps sound within the seating bowl, avoids excessive sound levels on the field and at the seats, and minimises sound reflecting off of the Bawcom Student Union building behind the seats on the east side of the stadium.

“It’s an impressive full-range system with a remarkable level of control,” added David. “I can already imagine utilising the AHS for many more applications, particularly stadiums, going forward.” www.fulcrum-acoustic.com

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VENUE TECH DIRECTORY A closer look at some of the latest, state-of-the-art technology for sporting venues.

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The Opal LED platform stands out with a flawless LED canvas. Due to high-precision engineering and manufacturing, the tolerances of the mounting frame are very low, giving perfect results Common cathode technology guarantees 25% energy reduction and a continuous, stable, colour-consistent LED performance under all circumstances

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SK-F LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM AUDIO PERFORMANCE www.audio-performance.com/products/sk-f • • • • •

Compact three-way (two-way active) fully horn-loaded design Active or self-powered options Arrayable: H 45° x V 50° Flat and smooth frequency response from 60hz to 20Khz +/-3dB SPL max: 140dB

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All the Intercom you need - Scalable IP platform integrates wired and wireless partyline systems, including all FreeSpeak™ products Integrates with complete audio system via third-party Dante devices System is configured in a redesigned Core Configuration Manager (CCM™) enabling rapid setup, configuration and monitoring Scalable – port licenses are available in increments of 16, starting at 32 ports for the base system Future-proof platform, with more features being added, including HelixNet integration coming soon

TRIPLEPLAY LOW LATENCY HD ENCODER TRIPLEPLAY www.tripleplay.tv/iptv-hd-encoder/ • • • • •

Tripleplay Low Latency HD Encoder where low latency is critical to optimise fan experience when viewing live streamed content An incredible glass-to-glass latency as low as 98ms, when used with the optimised Tripleplay PLAY3R-SP1 Appliance is fully supported and integrated with Tripleplay IPTV, signage and video streaming Can support two channels (HDMI or SDI), converting them into an IPTV stream Coming soon! Tripleplay Low Latency 4K Encoder

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SEATING SOLUTIONS IRONHIDE www.ironhideseating.com • • • • •

On-site stadium seat colour refresh / colour restore Transform stadium seating without the high cost 70% savings or more vs. replacement, depending on type of service needed No disassembly required Worldwide service. Offices; Tampa, London, Malaysia / Singapore

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A leader in advanced weapons detection for security screening, securing the world’s most iconic venues and companies Evolv’s mission is enabling a better experience and better security for venues, creating a safer world to work, learn, and play by transforming physical security to make everywhere safer Gives sports fans, theme park visitors, concertgoers, shoppers, employees, students, and others peace of mind so that they can gather without fear of violence Security screening has scanned more than 100 million people Evolv technology combines powerful, advanced sensors with proven artificial intelligence (AI), security ecosystem integrations, and comprehensive venue analytics to reliably detect threats 10 times faster than traditional metal detectors

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SPORTEL Rendez-vous 14th - 15th March, Miami sportelamerica.com

MONDO | STADIA presents AGORA May, Barcelona mondostadia-agora.com

ALSD International September, London alsdinternational.com

International Sports Convention 23rd - 24th March, London internationalsportsconvention.com

Football Business Networking Event 19th May, Sheffield footballtradedirectory.com

WFS Europe 28th - 29th September, Seville worldfootballsummit.com

Football Business Networking Event 24th March, Nottingham footballtradedirectory.com

InfoComm 4th - 10th June, Las Vegas infocommshow.org

SPORTEL Monaco 24th - 26th October, Monaco sportelmonaco.com

Hosts & Federations Summit 12th - 14th April, Lausanne majoreventsinternational.com

Football Business Networking Event 7th July, Manchester footballtradedirectory.com

Football Business Networking Event 3rd November, Glasgow footballtradedirectory.com

NAB Show 23rd - 27th April, Las Vegas nabshow.com

ALSD Conference & Tradeshow 10th - 12th July, New York alsd.com

Prolight + Sound 26th - 29th April, Frankfurt pls.messefrankfurt.com

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