Project Overview
LetsTech delivered a temporary connectivity solution for a large-scale series of outdoor concerts at Heaton Park, supporting high attendee volumes across multiple event days.
The network was designed to provide reliable connectivity for essential systems including cashless payments, ticket scanning, CCTV monitoring, and event operations, ensuring consistent performance throughout the duration of the concerts.
Project type
Outdoor music concert
Services provided
Temporary fibre network, site-wide WiFi infrastructure, CCTV connectivity, VoIP telephone systems, and cashless payment connectivity
Project duration
5-day event delivered over a two-week period, including a 10–14 day installation and testing phase
Scale
80,000 daily capacity
5km temporary fibre network deployed
Approximately 15km of copper cabling installed
120 wireless access points deployed
Supporting payment terminals, ticket scanning systems, and general WiFi usage 20 CCTV cameras supported
Client
SJM
Client Requirements
The scale and nature of the event required a dependable and well-planned connectivity solution.
Key requirements included:
- Consistent wireless coverage across a large outdoor site
- Support for high volumes of simultaneous transactions during peak periods
- Management of multiple networks for vendors, production, security, and operations
- Reliable connectivity for CCTV monitoring and site security
- Delivery within a temporary environment with limited existing infrastructure
These requirements needed to be met within a defined installation period while ensuring stable performance across all event days.
Our Delivery
LetsTech implemented a robust network infrastructure tailored to the size and demands of the event.
A temporary fibre backbone formed the foundation of the network, enabling fast and stable connectivity across key areas of the site.
This was supported by:
- Deployment of 120 wireless access points to provide site-wide WiFi coverage
- Dedicated connectivity for cashless payment systems to support efficient transactions
- Secure network infrastructure for ticket scanning operations
- Connectivity for 20 CCTV cameras, supporting monitoring and site management
- Site-wide VoIP systems to enable clear communication between teams
The network was installed, configured, and tested ahead of the event to ensure reliable operation throughout.
The Outcome
The solution provided stable and reliable connectivity across all concert days, supporting the smooth operation of key systems.
Payment terminals functioned effectively during busy periods, CCTV systems remained consistent, and ticket scanning processes ran without disruption. Event teams were able to communicate clearly, contributing to efficient on-site operations.
The concerts were delivered with dependable connectivity in place, demonstrating LetsTech’s ability to support large-scale live music events with consistent performance.
