Satellite uplink infrastructure is installed in the rainforests of northern New South Wales, for send and receive transmissions, via connectivity to GlobeCast Australia’s international network of fibre and satellites. Live transmissions will go to Optus D2 and Intelsat IS-5. GlobeCast Australia was also on location in Costa Rica earlier this year, as Granada produced a season of the live show for America’s NBC, with GlobeCast Australia transmitting to IS-9 and IS-805. The team has also previously worked on the German version, “Ich Bin Ein Star”.
This is one example of several major broadcasts recently which showcased Australian locations and events for global audiences. In September, GlobeCast Australia delivered the Australian leg of the World Rally Championships live to international audiences for North One, and then in October was involved in a ground-breaking live hook-up between the Brisbane International Festival and the World Venice Forum. Such key entertainment and social events supplement regular live sports and news events by GlobeCast Australia for leading international broadcasters; along with its provision of more than 120 full time channels across Australia and New Zealand.