Facilities / Riedel Comms
Sidemen FC Audio, Comms & RF
Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars Charity Football Match made YouTube history in 2023 and Spiritland Productions were thrilled to play a part by providing the presentation Sound Supervisor, the full audio mix for the show, as well as all the radio mics and comms for production.
We pride ourselves on pairing creative technical solutions with a can-do attitude to deliver complex broadcast requirements.
Unlike usual football matches, two specialist player mics were used in game play, so viewers could hear the referee and Sidemen goalie, KSI, which became one of the most viral social media clips.
During the 4 hour live show, presenters needed to deliver links from the stadium roof, dressing rooms and corridors. A vast Wisycom radio mic and in ear monitor antenna network was installed to guarantee complete RF coverage, including some sections utilising RF over fibre for increased distance.
All production staff were able to hear cues from the director and one another through our Riedel Bolero solution.
Each department including camera operators, drone pilots, screen operators, lighting control, floor managers and floor sound assistants had their own private talk rings.
In total 75 Bolero belt packs, more than 30 Bolero Antennas and 5 desktop panels were distributed throughout the stadium.
Our friends at Plus4 Audio also provided expert knowledge to deliver what was necessary.
The game was watched by 2.6 million live concurrent viewers on YouTube together with the 62,500 fans in the stadium and raised £2.4million for charity.
Sidemen Charity Match 2023 has been shortlisted for Sports Entertainment Programme of the year at the Broadcast Sport Awards. Sharing a category with Soccer Aid and A League of Their Own.
Produced by After Party Studios, it was a pleasure working with Plus 4 Audio, NEP and everyone else involved on this awesome project.
