Project Overview: Connecting Worldwide Audience through 5G Live Broadcasting
The “International Sheng and Reeds Festival 2026”, organised by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), celebrates the world’s sheng and reed traditions. Staged at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), the flagship “Endless Sheng, Thousand Reeds in Harmony Marathon and Outdoor Evening Concert” runs in a hybrid format. Ultra low latency 5G live broadcasting is central—seamlessly linking HKCO’s performers at KTSP, and online audiences, amplifying the concert’s energy beyond the venue, and meaningfully advancing cultural exchange on a global scale.
The Challenge: Live Broadcasting Across Board-area Event Venue
Unlike a conventional concert, the marathon performance unfolded across multiple outdoor locations at KTSP. It began at the Nine Dragons Central Plaza, progressed through a flash mob around the main venue, and concluded with an evening concert at the East Village. Delivering real-time live broadcasting across this journey posed significant technical challenges. Cameras and production crews needed to move continuously through public spaces while maintaining stable, high-quality uplink transmission. Network demand, particularly for live uplinks, rises sharply, making careful capacity management essential to prevent latency or signal interference.
The Event Solution: 5G for Stable, High-Quality Live Broadcasting
HKT has deployed an advanced live‑broadcasting solution over 1O1O 5G mobile network by dedicated uplink resource reservation together with carrier resiliency for the solution across event zones to deliver stable, high‑bandwidth live transmission as crews move from warm‑up areas to main stages without cabling. This allows cameraman freedom of movement to capture shots from new perspectives, creating a refreshed, immersive live experience for viewers.
Centralised network orchestration dynamically allocates uplink resources to cameras and encoders, safeguarding real‑time video quality under crowd load. The result is broadcast‑grade mobility, instant capture of key moments, and a seamless viewing experience for audiences.
Benefits and Impact: Proven Performance for City-Wide Experiences
The solution delivered tangible benefits for performers, production teams and audiences alike. Production crews gained the agility to capture performances wherever they unfolded, without technical constraints. Network stability was maintained throughout the event, even in outdoor environments.
Audiences on site and online enjoyed smooth, high-quality live streams, enhancing engagement and extending the reach of the festival to a global audience. The technology supported not just broadcasting, but meaningful cultural exchange at scale.
“The real-time live broadcasting empowered by 1O1O 5G transformed how we tell our musical story. The freedom to move with reliable live uplinks allowed our musicians to connect with audiences on site and around the world—instantly and authentically.” — Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Value: Reliable Connectivity for Events at Scale
For large-scale events and city-wide programmes, this 5G approach delivers broadcast-grade reliability without the complexity of satellite trucks or extensive cabling. Capacity can be pre-provisioned by zone and dynamically adjusted to crowd movements, supporting multi-venue schedules and mobile production teams.
Paired with 1O1O 5G and international connectivity, organisers can confidently deliver cross-border simulcasts, multi-language broadcasts and high-impact event experiences—at scale and without compromise.