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6 NATIONS LIVE BROADCAST EVENT | GRAVITY BAR, THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE | DUBLIN

  • Apr 15
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 28

Client: Seasons at Guinness Storehouse (Campbell Catering Ltd) Venue: Gravity Bar 1 & 2, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Date: 31 January 2025 Event Type: Live TV Broadcast + In-Person Commentary Event Attendees: 500+

The Iconic venue, The gravity bar in the Guinness storehouse with Led Tv, Lightings, speakers, mics and other technical production for screening of sports.

The Brief

The Guinness Storehouse played host to a vibrant 6 Nations viewing experience for 500+ guests, with a mix of live TV feeds, sports commentary, and interactive pundit sessions featuring former rugby players.

We were tasked with delivering crisp broadcast visuals, robust venue-wide sound, and discrete lighting, while navigating a high-profile, heavily foot-trafficked venue with tight setup constraints.

Our Solution

We provided a multi-zone AV experience across Gravity Bar 1 & 2 and the Brewers Dining Hall, integrating live TV tuner feeds, branded holding graphics, live punditry support, and strategic lighting design—all within Guinness Storehouse’s exacting standards for presentation and safety.

Visual Deployment

  • 7 x 75”-80” Sony 4K screens placed along designated landmark windows

  • Satellite signal integration (Virgin Media, ITV1 + HDMI feed)

  • Coaxial TV tuners for dedicated channel switching

  • Laptop integration for branded slide content on loop

  • USB playback stations with “Alive in 25” graphics

  • Brewers Dining Hall setup with 2 additional screens for overflow

  Audio Strategy

  • 6-Speaker PA System across both Gravity Bars

  • Midas M32R 16-channel console for smart audio control

  • RCA to DI Box to XLR desk setup to seamlessly sync TV tuner audio

  • Push-to-Talk radio comms with in-ear D-shells for crew and client

  • Dedicated DI output feeds for pundit locations behind the bar

Lighting Design

  • 24 SmartBat LED uplighters, colour-coded (Red & White) for brand alignment

  • Lupo lighting kits on standby for live commentary staging (used flexibly as needed)


Challenges & Solutions

  • Limited Access Time: Early setup permissions were secured thanks to trusted venue partnerships

  • Crowded Public Space: Minimal footprint achieved using wireless uplighters, concealed cables, and column-mounted PA

  • Signal Interference: Implemented a radio cascade relay using a spare radio on Level 3 to ensure full-venue comms

  • No Formal Running Order: Flexibility and experience allowed our techs to adapt quickly on the fly, with roaming pundits engaging audiences organically

Event Outcome

Seamless dual-room live broadcast Engaged, immersive viewing for over 500 guests Integrated satellite + branded content feeds  Zero downtime—full broadcast integrity maintained Guinness Storehouse staff praised the team for smooth setup and discretion


 
 
 

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