Gravity Media, a global leader in production and content and media services and facilities, delivered the OFC Professional League with comprehensive coverage and television production across all Australian matches to international audiences. 

The 2026 edition of the eight-team competition kicked off on January 17 with Gravity Media partnering with the Oceania Football Confederation for the third round in the first phase. 

The OFC Professional League brings together the best clubs in the Oceania region in a new competitive format to compete in a high-performance, FIFA supported competition from January to May. 

The partnership with Oceania Football Confederation saw Gravity Media deliver broadcast technologies, and create, produce, and deliver the complete all-screens coverage of the Australian matches of the OFC Professional League on FIFA+. 

The production undertaking for the OFC Professional League in Melbourne involved multi-camera coverage coupled with state-of-the-art high definition outside broadcast and production trucks. 

Across the third round of the OFC Pro League, Gravity Media deployed its state-of the-art technology for all 15 matches hosted at Heidelberg United FC and the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne. 

Replays and live coverage of the OFC Pro League are available in Australia and internationally on the FIFA+ website and via the FIFA+ app, available on iOS and Android. 

Stuart Larman, Head of OFC Professional League at Oceania Football Confederation, said:  

“The launch of the OFC Professional League represents a historic step forward for club football in Oceania and a defining moment for the professional game in our region. From day one, our ambition has been to raise standards on and off the pitch, building a competition that drives excellence, credibility and long-term commercial growth. 

Partnering with Gravity Media ensures we are delivering a league that reflects that ambition and sets a new benchmark for professional football in Oceania.” 

Nigel Naseby, Account Manager – Media Services & Facilities at Gravity Media said: 

“The OFC Professional League is one of the most exciting innovations in the international football space and Gravity Media is thrilled to be a part of the Australian stages of the competition. We’re proud to have collaborated with the Oceania Football Confederation to deliver dedicated coverage to audiences across the globe.”

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With the Kings League Italy gearing up for the start of its 2025/26 season later this month, significant updates have been announced.

The new league season follows the successful Kings World Cup Nations 2025, which combined 7-a-side football and entertainment, welcoming 16 national teams made up of former footballers, influencers and content creators.

The Kings World Cup Nations, held from 1-12 January 2025 in Milan and Turin, recorded an audience of 100 million viewers and 1.5 billion social impressions, with live coverage on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok and traditional broadcasters in more than 60 countries.

The rules of the format included 40-minute matches, unlimited substitutions, special weapons and more, with teams led by streamers and influencers.

Gravity Media Italy managed the broadcast production, stage set-up, lighting, LED walls, audio and filming with innovative cameras, drones and augmented reality, creating an immersive experience both in the arena and for viewers at home.

“After the experience at the Peppino Vismara Sports Centre in Milan, production is now moving from this ‘sports citadel’ to Cologno Monzese, on land adjacent to our headquarters, where one of the most renowned television production centres in Italy is already operating,” said Claudio Cavallotti, managing director of Gravity Media Italy.

“We are pleased to further strengthen the partnership with Kings League Lottomatica.sport Italy, with the goal of building a new arena that will soon host event productions, replicating the model adopted in the previous edition.”

The technological setup remains the same; the main change comes in the area of logistics. While in Milan the control rooms were housed in external containers, in Cologno Monzese the audio and video control rooms and support areas are integrated within the production centre building, improving organisation and operational efficiency.

The Kings League action will take place in the Fonzies Arena, a tent structure that will cover 5,000sqm, with a well-maintained pitch and high borders. Stands will be able to accommodate around 500 spectators for a close and engaging experience.

The filming layout remains the same, with broadcast cameras, auxiliary units, goal-line microcameras, drones and augmented reality.

The dynamic lighting system and large LED panels will display replays, customised graphics, scores and interactive content in real time, while the entire production will continue in HD 1080p.

Franco Morelli, managing director of Kings League Lottomatica.sport, stated: “We are pleased to relocate the headquarters of Kings League Lottomatica.sport Italy next to the new Fonzies Arena in Cologno Monzese, a true media hub in the Milan area. We would like to thank the mayor and the municipal council, as well as Gravity Media Italy, a partner with whom we are glad to continue our journey together.”

Gravity Media Italy continues to serve as the official service provider for broadcast and logistics activities of Kings League Italy.

The timeline sets full operational readiness of all facilities by 6 October, with the transfer of technical structures starting on 10 September, confirming the commitment of Gravity Media Italy’s team to ensuring continuity and quality in the production of a format now followed worldwide.

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De afgelopen maanden was er bijzonder veel bedrijvigheid bij Gravity Media BE. Waar vroeger AkzoNobel gevestigd was, staan nu de gloednieuwe productiefaciliteiten van Play Sports. Op zaterdag 16 augustus gingen we voor het eerst live vanuit onze splinternieuwe studio’s.

Nieuwe studio’s, regies en redactie

In juni besloot Play Sports fysiek uit te breiden en te verhuizen naar een ander gebouw bij Gravity Media BE in Vilvoorde. We hebben er nu drie nieuwe studio’s bij: 11, 12 en 13, elk met hun eigen regie. Studio’s 11 en 13 zijn speciaal ingericht voor de omkaderingsprogramma’s, zoals de Premier League en de Duitse competitie Bundesliga. Studio 11 verzorgt uitzendingen in het Nederlands en studio 13 in het Frans. Studio 12 staat klaar voor extra uitzendingen rondom de Europa League, Conference League en Formule 1.

Omdat Play Sports nu ook content maakt voor Wallonië, is de redactie sterk uitgebreid. Onze collega’s zijn verhuisd naar het nieuwe Play Sports-gebouw, en ook redacteurs van Woestijnvis versterken het team. Zo ontstond er op de eerste verdieping een volledig tweetalige redactievloer.

Innovatieve vernieuwingen

Een innovatie zijn de 20 multifunctionele booths, die nog uitgebreid kunnen worden tot 24 booths. Deze flexibele werkplekken kunnen voor verschillende doeleinden worden ingezet en aangepast aan wat er op dat moment nodig is: montage, voice-overs, play-out of zelfs regie.

Het grootste deel van de techniek is nog grotendeels gevestigd in het vorige gebouw. Dankzij een glasvezelverbinding onder de parking kunnen we vanuit de nieuwe faciliteit via het netwerk werken met alle apparatuur in het vorige gebouw.

Realisatie in recordtempo

Dankzij de inzet van verschillende afdelingen zoals Projectbuilders, multicamera, labo, gebouwen, montage en play-out, konden we dit project in recordtempo realiseren. Iedereen heeft ongelooflijk hard samengewerkt om dit mogelijk te maken.

“Play Sports is onder de indruk en ziet ons echt als een partner. We hebben samen in een echt partnership beslissingen genomen en dit project tot een succes gemaakt. We willen Play Sports bedanken voor het vertrouwen”, vertelt Koen Bredael, operationeel directeur van Gravity Media BE.

“Op zo’n korte tijd hebben we samen iets gerealiseerd dat onze verwachtingen overtrof. Het was een echt partnership tussen EMG en Play Sports met duidelijke en vlotte communicatie”, vertelt Tom Gemoets, hoofdredacteur van Play Sports.

Succesvol eerste weekend

Op zaterdag 16 augustus gingen we voor het eerst live vanuit studio 11 en 13. “Het was heel spannend om onze eerste uitzending te maken vanuit de nieuwe studio’s en regies. Alles is vlekkeloos verlopen en we hebben het eerste weekend succesvol afgerond. We zijn trots dat we dit met het hele team in zo’n korte tijd hebben kunnen realiseren”, vertellen Tom Wislez en Kenneth Vandereet, hoofd geluidstechnici. In het laatste weekend van augustus zenden we voor het eerst uit vanuit studio 12.

Ontdek hier in de video hoe we in een korte tijd alles hebben opgebouwd en krijg een kijkje achter de schermen bij de studio’s, regie en redactie.

The Kings World Cup Nations is a 7-a-side football tournament that combines competitive excitement with spectacle, featuring prominent participants, including former football stars, influencers, and content creators. The event involves 16 national teams and is governed by unique rules derived from the original Kings League format.

The inaugural edition, and the first Kings League competition held in Italy, began on 1 January 2025 at the Kings League Arena in Via dei Missaglia, Milan. Italy made its debut against Japan in the opening match. The tournament continued until the final on 12 January at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, where the first Kings World Cup Nations trophy was awarded.

Anticipation is now building for the Italian Kings League championship, set to start on 3 February. Created two years ago by former footballer Gerard Piqué, the format primarily targets younger audiences, blending entertainment with sports competition. The KWCN achieved a record audience of 100 million viewers and 1.5 billion social media impressions.

Matches were streamed on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, and Facebook, and broadcast by traditional networks in over 60 countries. In Italy, they aired live on Sky Sport channels, including Sky Sport Max and TV8.

Unique Gameplay Features

The tournament’s rules are particularly innovative, with 40-minute matches, shootouts to resolve ties, “presidential” penalties, and special cards affecting gameplay, such as double-goal cards and temporary dismissals.

On the pitch, professional football veterans alternated with amateur players, while teams and national squads were led by influencers and streamers acting as team presidents.

EMG / Gravity Media Italy’s Role

EMG Italy, part of the EMG / Gravity Media group, provided all broadcast services for the Kings League Italy and the Kings World Cup Nations. This included live coverage and streaming distribution for the final at the Allianz Stadium and the upcoming Italian championship. A team of around 40 professionals managed all technical aspects, such as lighting and LED wall setups, to deliver an immersive experience for both in-person and remote audiences.

The visual design of the format stands out for its modern and engaging approach, elevating the event beyond traditional sports. The Kings League Arena was transformed into a “football theatre,” featuring meticulously crafted scenic setups.

The Kings League Arena

A dynamic lighting and LED wall system was used to create a vibrant, modern atmosphere. Lighting effects highlighted key moments like team entrances and goal celebrations, as well as sponsor messages. Large LED panels surrounded the pitch, displaying customised graphics, replays, exclusive content, scores, standings, and real-time interactive visuals, contributing to an immersive narrative.

The Kings League structure spans 6,000 sqm, featuring a detailed pitch surrounded by high borders, creating an “arena” effect reminiscent of American sports events. This setup also catered to online audiences, with innovative camera angles, a drone for aerial shots, and augmented reality enhancements during broadcasts. The stands accommodate approximately 400 spectators, offering an intimate and immersive experience for on-site audiences.

Interactive and Technological Experience

Francesco Donato, CTO of EMG Italy, explained: “We handled the technical setup and production, implementing about 200 sqm of scenic LED wall systems. The LED walls, controlled by a complex watch-out system, were used around the pitch perimeter, in the primary camera-facing area, and behind the goals to display sponsor content, scores, and additional show features. We also installed field lighting, delivering 1,200 lux uniformly distributed with LED technology, and several moving heads critical to the event’s visual success. The indoor audio system was separately managed for field coverage and audience diffusion, distinct from the broadcast system.”

Presidents and Social Streaming

Each team was represented by a president, a content creator with an established fanbase who streamed live commentary from pitch-side setups. EMG Italy equipped the main control room for managing audio, video, lighting, and LED walls in dedicated shelters outside the arena. Around 20 cameras were deployed for live production, providing feeds for presidents/streamers and international broadcasts in English, Italian, and Spanish. Two additional control rooms supported Italian and Spanish integration, with pre- and post-match commentary studios. Feeds were distributed to around 60 international takers via SRT streams.

Donato added: “The small pitch size significantly influenced the dynamics of camera placement, given the faster pace compared to traditional football. Besides broadcast-quality pitch cameras, we used micro-cameras behind goals, PTZ units, and a lightweight drone to achieve high-quality and dynamic images.”

Control Room, VAR, Team, and Setup

The permanent control room, also used for the regular season, coordinated a complex mix of entertainment and sports production. It featured camera, lighting, and LED wall control stations, a powerful mixer with three effect desks, four graphic stations, two super motion replay desks, and two dedicated VAR desks.

The production team expanded to over 40 professionals, including new roles for field activities such as Watch Out operators, lighting technicians, and a sound designer for arena and broadcast audio management. Dedicated microphone operators supported the presidents’ stations, while two mini-studios for Italian and Spanish unilateral feeds hosted pre- and post-match commentary.

Francesco Donato’s Final Comment

“We’re witnessing a significant shift in audiences and content distribution methods, making events accessible on the move and across a variety of devices, beyond traditional TV screens. The sold-out final on 12 January at Allianz Stadium embodied this new global entertainment model, featuring not only the Colombia vs Brazil match but also a Mahmood concert and a Legends vs Streamers special match to enhance the overall show experience. It’s fascinating to see how such an event has engaged a broader audience, attracting young people and families—a different demographic from traditional football stadiums.”

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Boost Graphics, the specialist international graphics and virtual production subsidiary of EMG / Gravity Media, the leading force in production and content & media services and facilities, is proud to announce the successful delivery of immersive virtual experience  for a major English football league.

Utilising a powerful combination of industry-leading software and gaming technology, Boost Graphics has crafted immersive, real-time visuals that elevate the viewer experience for one of the most-watched football leagues in the world.

The Boost Graphics team employed a sophisticated blend of tools and innovative use of advanced software including Unreal Engine, Cesium, Google Maps, MapBox, Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Premiere, to create dynamic and visually engaging content.

This seamless integration of multiple platforms allowed for a fast turn over and high-quality visual output, setting a new standard in sports broadcasting.

One of the unique standout features of this project was the creation of detailed nighttime maps. These maps required the meticulous manual placement of stadium lights, leveraging image references of both the stadiums and surrounding streets to ensure a highly realistic representation. The inclusion of streetlights across various cities, along with the accurate depiction of seas and rivers, was achieved through advanced MapBox data integration and the creative use of custom shaders.

These enhanced graphics provide significant benefits for broadcasters, rightsholders, football teams, venues, and viewers alike. All now experience a clearer sense of the geographic layout of different stadiums and their relative distances – some of which are much closer than many people realise. The new visuals immerse viewers, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the locations, bringing them closer to the action.

Expanding EMG / Gravity Media’s footprint facilitating coverage of the top tier English league, this marks Boost Graphic’s second year providing graphics. During 2023, the specialist team produced 12 animations showcasing what could be achieve. This year, they significantly expanded the project, creating 80 new variants to elevate the viewing experience.

Whilst these services are currently being used exclusively for the Premier League, Boost Graphics is actively exploring opportunities to expand its offerings to other sports leagues and regions in the near future, which can also bring additional commercial opportunities for the rightsholder by displaying ads or promoting brand identities.

Frank Temmerman, Manager at Boost based in Belgium commented:

“Our team had a great time working closely with our client and diving into the world of English football. After this project, we now know our way around the UK better than ever. It’s been an exciting journey to bring these iconic stadiums and cities to life in a way that adds value to both broadcasters and fans.”

As Boost Graphics continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital media, the team remains committed to delivering unparalleled experiences through technology, design, and innovation. This project serves as a powerful testament to what can be accomplished now that the EMG and Gravity Media have combined forces, showcasing the enhanced capabilities and innovative potential of our unified teams.

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Blue Label (EMG) heeft afgelopen jaar een Remote setup ontwikkeld die in verbinding staat met de ‘SMART-regie’ in Hilversum. Naast dat deze techniek ingezet kan worden op diverse projecten staat het centraal voor de jonge collega’s die zowel in Hilversum als op locatie multi inzetbaar zijn. ‘’De techniek is makkelijk te vervoeren als compact systeem waarbij onze operationele collega’s enkel het minimale aan bekabeling en techniek hoeven aan te sluiten. De monitoring van deze sets op locatie doen we vanuit Hilversum”, vertelt manager Blue Label en mede-ontwikkelaar Justin de Bie.

De SMART-Remote regie is ideaal bij het registreren van de kleinere sport evenementen, talkshows en event registraties. Door de setup vanuit Hilversum te monitoren en inzet van multi inzetbaarheid ontstaat er een nieuwe manier van werken ten opzichte van de grotere producties. Naast het bedienen van camera’s, plaatsen onze collega’s microfoons en sluiten ze de techniek op locatie aan. Via glasvezel of internet staat het in verbinding naar Hilversum. Op beide locaties werken we samen om het te laten werken vertelt Justin.

Inzet per registratie

Vanaf januari 2024 verzorgd EMG een gedeelte van de registraties van de Keuken Kampioen Divisie en de Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie voor ESPN. De Keuken Kampioen Divisie trekt met haar twintig voetbalclubs meer dan een miljoen mensen naar de stadions. De EMG-crew reisde met niet meer dan drie mensen af naar de locatie: twee cameramensen, en als er een commentator bij de wedstrijd aanwezig was, gaat er een Technisch Assistent mee. Justin: “Vanuit de SMART-regie in het Livecentre in Hilversum heeft onze AV Technicus (AVT’er) de controle over alle SMART locaties die we op dat moment hebben draaien. Zijn rol is met name om de locaties te ondersteunen en eventuele technische problemen op te lossen. Samen met een regisseur, beeldtechnicus en de collega’s op locatie maken we samen de hele productie.

Voordeel van remote werken

De kracht van onze smart regie is de flexibiliteit in techniek en de toegankelijkheid die onze regie biedt om meerdere projecten op een dag te kunnen faciliteren. In dat geval zien we veel voordelen voor onze klanten. Voor Southfields en Team NL hebben we gedurende de Paralympics een SMART-setup in Parijs neer gezet voor de Medaille ceremonies in het Holland House. Waar deze ceremonies in de avonduren plaats vonden, konden we vanuit Hilversum in dezelfde regie overdag door met de Vrouwen Eredivisie en Hockey. Zo hebben we de mogelijkheid om drie verschillende producties in een weekend aan dezelfde regie te koppelen.

Gravity Media, a world leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services, today confirmed a complete broadcast technology and television production partnership with TEG Sport that will see Gravity Media Australia create and deliver the Australian and global all-screens coverage of a new international football event, the Perth International Football Cup presented by Ninja which will showcase four of the world’s leading women’s football teams. 

Gravity Media Australia has been appointed by TEG Sport as the “host” broadcast company for the event. 

As part of the partnership with TEG Sport, Gravity Media Australia will access internationally acknowledged camera and broadcast and production technologies designed and developed by Gravity Media. 

Beyond providing broadcast technologies and as “host” broadcast company, Gravity Media Australia has also been appointed as the television production company for the Perth International Football Cup presented by Ninja, working in collaboration with Optus Sport and globally with BeIN Sports and the participating Women’s Super League teams’ and Paris Saint-Germain broadcast platforms in creating, producing and delivering the complete television production of the event for audiences in Australia and across the world. 

Australians will see some of the biggest clubs and names in women’s football live on Optus Sport, when the Perth International Football Cup presented by Ninja gets underway on Wednesday, 28 August. 

Fans in Australia will be able to watch all four matches for free by simply creating an Optus Sport account. Along with exclusive live coverage, Optus Sport will provide extensive on-demand options including highlights and mini matches for tournament. 

The tournament features Barclays Women’s Super League sides West Ham United (home to Katrina Gorry), Manchester City (featuring Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy) and Leicester City (including Courtney Nevin) battle it out alongside French giants Paris Saint-Germain. 

The event will see two semi-finals at HBF Park, with the opening game between Manchester City and Leicester City on 28 August. West Ham United will take on Paris Saint-Germain on 29 August. The winners of the semi-finals will take on each other on 1 September, with the other two teams playing beforehand in a 3rd place playoff. 

In a significant logistics and production undertaking, Gravity Media will deploy 11 cameras, state-of-the-art high definition outside broadcast truck technology and a crew of 40 to cover the event in Perth, coupled with cellular and cloud-based technologies linking to the Gravity Media Production Centre in Sydney to streamline and enhance the efficient delivery of the complete broadcast production to a global audience across multiple international broadcast and content delivery platforms. 

Gravity Media Australia is also delivering the complete live production and post-production for the coverage including creating the opening video sequences and on-screen graphics outcomes. 

Gravity Media Australia Head of Production Mike Purcell said “Gravity Media is thrilled to be appointed by and work closely with TEG Sport in providing a turnkey solution. Football is in our production and broadcast DNA. We look forward to delivering an engaging and exciting worldwide broadcast of the Perth International Football Cup.” 

Gravity Media Australia Business Development Manager, Nigel Naseby said: “Gravity Media looks forward to the Perth International Cup and playing a major role in taking this new event to a global audience.” 

TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones said “TEG Sport is delighted to appoint Gravity Media as the Broadcast Partner for the Perth International Football Cup presented by Ninja. 

“We look forward to working with them to bring football fans a state-of-the-art viewing experience from the comfort of home. I encourage all fans to tune into Optus Sport for what is sure to be an exciting match”. 

The partnership with TEG Sport in delivering the Australian and international coverage of the Perth International Football Cup presented by Ninja builds on Gravity Media Australia’s acknowledged broadcast technology and production partnerships across major sports in Australia include the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis, the Melbourne Cup and all major horse racing events in Australia, the Bathurst 1000 and the Repco Supercars Championship, the Bathurst 12 Hour, the ESL Intel Extreme Masters Sydney, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, the Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans Road Race, the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Stawell Gift, the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Melbourne, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, Crankworx Cairns, the UCI MTB World Championships, the UCI BMX Racing World Cup, the FIM World Supercross Championship in Melbourne, the BMX Racing World Cup in Brisbane, a partnership with Cricket Australia for the coverage of multiple cricket competitions in Australia and the delivery of broadcast and production technology requirements for coverage of the rapidly expanding and developing AFLW.  

Through its studios, production, post-production, outside broadcast facilities and specialist camera technologies, Gravity Media Australia is currently involved with major production companies, television networks and pay television and streaming platforms in Australia across projects including The Voice, Australian Idol, Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer, Australia’s Got Talent, Would I Lie to You?, The 1% Club and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. 

Gravity Media Australia post-production centre, Gravity House, plays a key role in the production of major international television productions across broadcast, subscription and streaming platforms, as well as movies from the Marvel Universe and projects from multiple US and international studios, and many of Australia’s leading independent films. 

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Brussel, 17/07/2024 – Nu het voetbalkampioenschap UEFA EK 2024 is afgerond, licht EMG/Gravity Media een tipje van de sluier over de faciliteiten die we leverden, zowel voor UEFA als voor internationale omroepen zoals de Britse commerciële zender ITV, de Nederlandse publieke omroep NOS en het Australische Optus Sport.

Om de Technical Operations Centres (TOC’s) en FANTV-oplossing te leveren op de tien locaties in Duitsland maakten we gebruiken van de jarenlange expertise die we vergaarden tijdens de EURO’s. Terwijl de Franse crew ter plaatse de actie op de grote schermen capteerden voor de wedstrijden in München en Stuttgart namens de UEFA.

Naast de technische middelen voor de reuzenschermen in de stadions voor, tijdens en na de wedstrijden, leverden we ook vier OB trucks en RF-apparatuur (host Steadicam en handheld RF-cameradekking) voor de tien wedstrijden in het Keulse stadion en de Düsseldorf Arena.

Hoe ons duurzaamheidsengagement hand in hand gaat met het leveren van topkwaliteit

De groep leverde tevens live helikopterbeelden in 1080p HDR voor alle
wedstrijden, van de opening tot de finale in Berlijn via de gespecialiseerde RF- en cameradivisies van de groep, EMG Connectivity en ACS. De zes helikopters, allemaal uitgerust met de nieuwste UHD HDR gestabiliseerde camera gimbals, werden regionaal ingekocht om de vliegtijd tot een minimum te beperken en voor het compenseren van de CO²-uitstoot van de helikopters om het toernooi in beeld te brengen.

Ons engagement voor duurzaamheid bleek ook uit de samenwerking met het Britse ITV, dat de omroep heeft geholpen om de capaciteit terug te brengen van 300-400 naar slechts 90 mensen.

De workflow voor de 1080p50 HDR productie werd ontworpen rond een ‘reverse remote’ productiemodel, met een remote galery en mini MCR in Berlijn, samen met een studio en commentaarposities. De twee presentatieruimtes werden uitgerust met negen camera’s, terwijl een vision mixer, regisseur, PA, producer, autocue en een klein technisch en belichtingsteam aanwezig waren. Cruciaal is dat het grootste deel van de apparatuur voor deze set-up, waaronder EVS replay, geluid en graphics, allemaal in Londen stond, waarbij de locaties met elkaar verbonden waren via 10 Gb-paden met nauwelijks vertraging.

Dankzij deze remote opstelling kon ITV een 30/70-verdeling van het personeel handhaven tussen de twee locaties, Berlijn en het VK, waardoor kosten en de milieu-impact van het verplaatsen van crew en uitrusting over de grens werden bespaard. Daarnaast leverden we ook nieuwe wagens ter plaatse. Deze werden voorzien van een back-upbatterij op zonne-energie, waardoor er ook ‘s nachts verbinding was terwijl het stroomverbruik tot een minimum werd beperkt.

Ook leverancier voor de nationale verslaggeving

Ondertussen volgende onze Nederlandse crew het Nederlands voetbalteam voor de publieke omroep NOS: vanaf het begin van het toernooi tot aan de halve finales volgden we het team van stadion tot stadion voor een compleet verslag inclusief voorbeschouwing, analyse en nabeschouwing. EMG Nederland leverde een team van 15 crew, een OB en 6 camera’s. 3 studiocamera’s en 3 camera’s rondom het veld voor het draaien van eigen shots voor in de analyse.

Tot slot bood het Australische team technische en operationele ondersteuning voor de verslaggeving bij Optus Sport. De groep had een volledige crew van productie, camera’s en technische ondersteuning om wereldfeeds te integreren met live verbindingen naar Duitsland en lokale omroepen. De hosting werd voorafgegaan aan de wedstrijd en een verbinding met het CONMEBOL 2024 COPA America-toernooi werd ook voor de Optus Sport-kanalen geleverd.

Eamonn Curtin, Interim CCO EMG / Gravity Media:

“Na een succesvolle EURO, zijn we trots dat dit evenement een van de grootste live-uitzendingen is die we hebben gefaciliteerd sinds de fusie van onze twee bedrijven. De samenwerking van onze werknemers vanuit verschillende achtergronden en landen weerspiegelt het doel van onze fusie; het benutten van onze collectieve expertise en ervaringen. Samen hebben we innovatieve en duurzame workflows gecreëerd om de UEFA en partners de best mogelijke EURO-ervaring voor hun publiek te
realiseren.”

About EMG / Gravity Media

EMG and Gravity Media joined forces and expertise at the beginning of 2024, forming an unprecedented partnership in the world of global production and content, media services and facilities. The new entity includes more than 100 outside broadcast trucks and fly-packs and over 30 studios and production facilities across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia.

The group is behind many of the world’s most-watched sports events, such as UEFA EUROs, Olympic Games, Formula E, the Open Championship, Australian and US Open and Tour de France. Through its studios, production, post-production, outside broadcast facilities, RF and specialist camera technologies, EMG / Gravity Media work in many international markets;
across entertainment projects including The Voice, Australian Idol, Strictly Come Dancing, The Masked Singer and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here as well as live events and major state occasions.
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The provision includes TOCs, host broadcasting services, wireless technology, and fan TV zones.

Following UEFA EURO 2024, EMG / Gravity Media, on behalf of UEFA, highlighted the advanced broadcast infrastructure that the merged group built globally for UEFA and a number of international broadcasters such as the UK’s commercial broadcaster ITV, the Dutch public broadcaster NOS, and Australian broadcaster Optus Sport.

For UEFA, EMG / Gravity Media leveraged extensive experience from years of EURO coverage to deliver the Technical Operations Centres (TOCs) and the FanTV solution at each of the ten venues across Germany. In collaboration with the team in Italy, the group’s French staff also provided the giant LED screens for the matches in Munich and Stuttgart on behalf of UEFA.

EMG / Gravity Media not only supplied the technical equipment for the giant LED screens in the stadiums before, during, and after the matches but also provided four OB vans and wireless equipment (host steadicam and RF handheld camera) for the ten games at the Cologne stadium and Düsseldorf arena.

The group also delivered 1080p HDR live aerial broadcasts for all matches, from the opening to the final in Berlin, through the specialized wireless and camera divisions of the group, EMG Connectivity, and ACS. The six helicopters, all equipped with the latest UHD HDR stabilized camera gimbals, were sourced regionally to minimize flight time and aligned with the EMG / Gravity Media sustainability initiative to reduce flight hours required for tournament coverage.

The same care and commitment to sustainability were evident in the extensive collaboration with the British broadcaster ITV, which was able to reduce its workforce for covering this major tournament from 300–400 to just 90 employees.

The workflow for the 1080p50 production was designed around a “remote-inverse” model, with a remotely controlled production control room and a mini MCR in Berlin, alongside a studio and commentary positions. Both presentation areas were equipped with nine cameras each, while on-site staff included a vision mixer, director, sound system, producer, autocue operator, and a small technical and lighting team. Crucially, most of the equipment—including EVS replay, audio, and graphics—was based in London, with the sites connected via low-latency 10Gb links.

This allowed ITV to maintain a 30:70 staff split between Berlin and the UK, saving costs and reducing environmental impact from cross-border transport of personnel and equipment. In line with sustainability efforts, EMG / Gravity Media also provided ITV with new trucks for feed to production sites. These are equipped with solar-powered battery backups enabling overnight connection maintenance while minimizing power consumption.

Meanwhile, the EMG / Gravity Media team from the Netherlands successfully supported the Dutch national football team for the public broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) from the start of the tournament through to the semifinals. The fifteen-member team accompanied the squad from stadium to stadium with a six-camera OB van—three cameras for the studio and three for analysis footage.

Finally, the Australian team provided technical support for coverage of the UEFA European Championship for Optus Sport. The group had a full team of production staff, cameras, and technical and engineering support to deliver worldwide broadcasts, including live feeds to Germany and local communities. All this took place alongside pre-match hosting and broadcasts of the CONMEBOL 2024 Copa America tournament, also for Optus Sport channels.

Eamonn Curtin, Interim Chief Commercial Officer at EMG / Gravity Media, commented:

“After a successful European Football Championship, we are proud to announce that this event ranks among the largest live broadcasts we have undertaken since the merger of our two companies. The collaboration of our employees from various countries and backgrounds embodies the purpose of our merger: to harness our collective expertise and experience. Together, we created innovative and sustainable workflows to support UEFA and partners like ITV and Optus, ensuring their viewers receive the best possible Euro experience.”

With the UEFA EURO 2024 football championship just completed, EMG / Gravity Media, working on behalf of UEFA, is highlighting the advanced broadcast infrastructure the combined group put together on a global level, both for UEFA and for a number of international broadcasters including UK commercial broadcaster ITV, Dutch public broadcaster NOS and Australia’s Optus Sport.

For UEFA, EMG / Gravity Media leveraged its extensive experience gained from years of working at the EUROs to deliver the Technical Operations Centres (TOCs) and FANTV solution at each of the ten venues across Germany. In collaboration with the team in Italy, whilst the Group’s French crew members on-site delivered the big screens action for the fixtures held in two both Münich and Stuttgart on behalf of UEFA.

Besides delivering the technical assets for the giant screen experience in the stadiums before, during and after the matches, EMG / Gravity Media also provided four OB trucks and RF equipment (host Steadicam and handheld RF camera coverage) for the ten matches held at the Cologne Stadium and Düsseldorf Arena.

The Group also provided live helicopter 1080p HDR aerial coverage for all matches, from the opening to the Final in Berlin through the Group’s specialist RF and camera divisions, EMG Connectivity and ACS. The six helicopters, all fitted with the latest UHD HDR stabilised camera gimbals, were regionally sourced keeping flying time to a minimum and followed EMG / Gravity Media’s carbon offsetting initiative for helicopter filming on the flying hours required to deliver the tournament’s coverage plan.

The same care and commitment to sustainability was also evident in its extensive work with the UK’s ITV, which has helped the broadcaster to drop headcount for covering a major tournament from 300-400 down to just 90.

The workflow for the 1080p50 production was designed around a ‘reverse remote’ production model, with a remote gallery and mini MCR set up in Berlin along with a studio and commentary positions. The two presentation areas were fitted out with nine cameras between them, while on-site is a vision mixer, director, PA, producer, autocue op, and a small tech and lighting team. Crucially, most of the kit underpinning this set up, including EVS replay, sound, and graphics, was all based back in London, with the locations linked together by low latency 10Gb diverse paths.

This allowed ITV to maintain a 30/70 split in personnel between the two locations, Berlin, and the UK, saving costs and the environmental impact of moving crew and kit across borders. Continuing the sustainability theme, EMG / Gravity Media also provided new trucks to ITV for venue injects. These feature solar power battery backup, allowing them to sustain connectivity overnight while minimising the amount of power used.

Meanwhile, the EMG / Gravity Media team from the Netherlands has been successfully following the Dutch football team for the public broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) coverage, from the start of the tournament to the semi-finals. This crew of fifteen members are covering the team from stadium to stadium with an OB truck carrying six cameras, three for the studio and three for the analysis shots.

Finally, the team based in Australia provided technical support and operation for the coverage of the UEFA Euros at Optus Sport. The group had a full crew of production, cameras, technical and engineering support to integrate world feeds with live crosses to Germany and local communities. All of this while providing pre-match hosting and a cross into the CONMEBOL 2024 COPA America tournament also for the Optus Sport channels.

Eamonn Curtin, Interim Chief Commercial Officer at EMG / Gravity Media says:

“Following a successful EUROs, we are proud to announce that this event ranks among the largest live broadcasts we have managed since the merger of our two companies. The collaboration of our diverse employees from various backgrounds and countries epitomises the purpose of our union; to leverage our collective expertise and experiences. Together, we have created innovative and sustainable workflows to support UEFA and partners like ITV and Optus, ensuring the best possible Euros experience for their audiences.”

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EMG and Gravity Media successfully merged in January 2024, creating one of the world’s largest broadcast technology and production companies. This combination of talent, innovation, and resources now delivers broadcast, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events.  

TNT Sports is the ultimate home for sports fans in the UK and Ireland, available across all major TV platforms it offers an impressive line-up of channels. The TNT Sports portfolio of premium live sports rights, previously carried by BT Sport, includes the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, MotoGP, Cricket, UFC, Boxing and WWE.   

An established partnership  

Following on from a longstanding relationship, EMG / Gravity Media needed to integrate TNT Sports into its cutting-edge Production Centre at The WestWorks building in White City, London. The objective was to seamlessly transfer TNT’s equipment from existing studios to the new facilities, creating an efficient, innovative, and sustainable remote production hub.  

The collaboration with TNT Sports, began during the pandemic when EMG partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe and BT Group, to establish remote production galleries in EMG’s High Wycombe studios and Stratford BT premises. With the launch of The WestWorks facilities in July 2023, EMG / Gravity Media moved TNT Sports’ equipment to White City to complete phase one of the transition, with phase two implemented in February 2024.  

State-of-the-art solution  

EMG / Gravity Media has established a bespoke, client-centric, remote production centre at WestWorks. TNT Sports joins ATP Media and Formula E within the 50,000-square-foot facility featuring best-in-class technology, supporting both on-premise and distributed remote production workflows.   

The WestWorks infrastructure is based around a fully-fledged 2110 IP media fabric, with dedicated master control rooms, six production control rooms with audio control rooms, and seven flexi control rooms. It incorporates multiple off-tube commentary booths, two studios, lighting and vision control facilities, fast turnaround and craft edit facilities, flexi desk production spaces, media management, and client desking.   

The successful onboarding of TNT Sports at The WestWorks Production Centre marks a significant milestone in EMG / Gravity Media’s commitment to innovation and excellence. The collaboration leverages the Group’s remote production expertise and engineering talent, with a particular focus on sustainability.   

The next phase of integration  

The move to The WestWorks was driven by a strategic consolidation of resources and a shared vision for a more environmentally conscious future. EMG / Gravity Media is focused on ensuring interoperability across the group and enabling seamless collaboration with client centres globally. The combined team is uniquely placed in its capacity to manage, orchestrate, and deliver remote production services for TNT Sports. 

Eamonn Curtin, Global Client Director and TNT Account Director, at EMG/Gravity Media said: 

“We’ve been on this journey with TNT Sports from the very start, ensuring they are positioned to exploit the latest in remote production technology. This new facility contributes to TNT Sports’ 80/20 model, ensuring 80% of all live outside broadcasts are delivered remotely. The aim is to consolidate resources for outstanding results and maximise our combined skill set through EMG / Gravity Media. This partnership has made our long-lasting collaboration even stronger and reflects both party’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.”  

Scott Young, Group SVP Content, Production & Business Operations, WBD Sports Europe, said: 

“The latest development in our longstanding strategic partnership with EMG / Gravity Media has delivered a state-of-the-art solution which maximises our remote production capabilities and enables us to seamlessly create content though a more flexible and sustainable approach. This ensures storytelling remains at the heart of everything we do, supporting our ‘right by the fans’ mantra, and brings our viewers even closer to the sports they love.”  

The successful integration of TNT Sports is part of the next phase of innovation for EMG / Gravity Media. The team is working together to streamline facilities, workflows, and content on a global scale, offering customisable solutions to productions of all types and sizes. This consolidated approach will also nurture young talent, by providing them with access to state-of-the-art equipment and valuable experience, supporting the long-term success of the broadcast and production industry. 

The project showcases EMG / Gravity Media’s dedication to fostering long-lasting partnerships and providing tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client.