ROYAL OPERA HOUSE “Macmillan Celebrated” 9th April 2024

Posted on April 2, 2024 by satfacts

Sunday 14th April 1257BST. The feed for this afternoon’s Encore broadcast is now available. The Schedule will be:

WE RECOMMEND SUBTITLES ARE SWITCHED OFF FOR THIS BALLET

13:00 BST
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

13:39 BST
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

13:59 BST
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THE CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY, CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP FOR THE INTERVAL COUNTDOWNS

13:59 BST – CINEMA INTRODUCTION
14:01 BST – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
14:04 BST – INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN O’HARE
14:16 BST – DANSES CONCERTANTES
14:47 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL I COUNTDOWN (13MIN)
15:00 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL I CONTENT
15:10 BST – DIFFERENT DRUMMER
15:57 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL II COUNTDOWN (13MIN)
16:11 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL II CONTENT
16:28 BST – REQUIEM
17:05 BST – CURTAIN CALLS
17:09 BST – CREDITS

Tuesday 9th April The Test ahead of this evenings broadcast is for 60′ at 1000BST/1100CEST. For those taking directly by satellite, the feed continues to 1145BST. This is designated for ROH internal testing only although it may prove useful for those who have still have issues. However, the content at this time (1100-1145BST) is discontinuous. Please report any issues to your usual support platform.

Update@1800BST The feed is now available for this evening’s broadcast. The schedule is expected to be:

18:00 BST
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

18:54 BST
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

19:14 BST
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THE CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY,
CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP FOR THE INTERVAL
COUNTDOWNS

19:14 BST – CINEMA INTRODUCTION

19:15 BST – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS

19:19 BST – INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN O’HARE

19:31 BST – DANSES CONCERTANTES

20:04 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL I COUNTDOWN (13MIN)

20:18 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL I CONTENT

20:28 BST – DIFFERENT DRUMMER

21:17 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL II COUNTDOWN (13MIN)

21:30 BST – CINEMA INTERVAL II CONTENT

21:45 BST – REQUIEM

22:25 BST – CURTAIN CALLS

There is a 60′ Pre-Broadcast Test today (Tuesday 2nd April) at 1100BST/1200CEST ahead of the broadcast from the ROH next week on Tuesday 26th March . Please make best-use of this opportunity and report any issues via your usual channels.

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE “Madama Butterfly” 26th March 2024

Posted on March 19, 2024 by satfacts

Sunday 31st March. The IS-1002 satellite feed is now available for this afternoon’s ENCORE broadcast. The schedule will be:

13:00 BST / 14:00 CEST
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

13:40 BST / 14:40 CEST
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

14:00 BST / 15:00 CEST
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THAT CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY, CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP DURING ANY INTERVAL COUNTDOWNS.

14:00 BST / 15:00 CEST – CINEMA INTRODUCTION
14:01 BST / 15:01 CEST – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
14:06 BST / 15:06 CEST – INTERVIEW WITH SUSANNA STRANDERS
14:11 BST / 15:11 CEST – INTRODUCTORY FILM
14:18 BST / 15:18 CEST – MADAMA BUTTERFLY ACT I
15:13 BST / 16:13 CEST – CINEMA INTERVAL COUNTDOWN (12 MIN)
15:26 BST / 16:26 CEST – CINEMA INTERVAL CONTENT
15:39 BST / 16:39 CEST – MADAMA BUTTERFLY ACT II
17:08 BST / 18:08 CEST – CURTAIN CALLS
17:13 BST / 18:13 CEST – END CREDITS

Tuesday 26th March. The Test period ahead of this evening’s broadcast is at 1000-1100GMT (1100-1200CET). The feed then remains live for a further 45′ with this time designated for internal ROH use and is not part of the formal cinema test.

UPDATE @ 1747GMT The feed is now available for this evening’s broadcast. The schedule is expected to follow:

18:00 GMT / 19:00 CET
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE


18:55 GMT / 19:55 CET
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

19:15 GMT / 20:15 CET
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THAT CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY, CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP DURING ANY INTERVAL COUNTDOWNS

19:15 GMT / 20:15 CET CINEMA INTRODUCTION

19:16 GMT / 20:16 CET TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS

19:30 GMT / 20:30 CET MADAMA BUTTERFLY ACT I

20:25 GMT / 21:25 CET CINEMA INTERVAL COUNTDOWN (15 MIN)

20:40 GMT / 21:40 CET CINEMA INTERVAL CONTENT – INTERVIEWS (10 MIN)

20:50 GMT / 21:50 CET MADAMA BUTTERFLY ACT II

22:20 GMT / 23:20 CET CURTAIN CALLS

22:30 GMT / 23:30 CET END CREDITS

There is a 60′ Pre-Broadcast Test today (Tuesday 19th March) at 1100GMT/1200CET ahead of the broadcast from the ROH next week on Tuesday 26th March . Please make best-use of this opportunity and report any issues via your usual channels.

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MET OPERA “Romeo et Juliette” 23rd March 2024

Posted on March 18, 2024 by satfacts

Saturday 23rd March The feed is now live ahead of this afernoon’s broadcast. The schedule is due to follow these (GMT) times:

15:30 – 16:15 Test Period

16:15 – 16:55 Walk In: Art cards

16:55 – 17:05 Live from the Opera House / Countdown   

17:05 – 18:32 PERFORMANCE START: Open /Part 1

18:32 – 19:05 INTERMISSION (33:00) TBC Live interviews / features  Intermission Break (10:00) tbc Live interviews / features / Intro Part 2

19:05 – 20:24 Part 2

20:24 – 20:31 BOWS / CREDITS / SIGN-OFF

20:31 GMT PROGRAM OFF-AIR (estimated/subject to live performance timing)

There is a Test today, Monday 18th March ahead of the broadcast on Saturday 23rd. It is for 30′ at 0925-0955GMT (1025-1055CET). Any issues should be reported through your normal support channels.

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MET OPERA “La Forza del Destino” 9th March 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024 by satfacts

Saturday 9th March 1517GMT. The feed is now available. The anticiapted Schedule for this afternoon is:

15:30 – 16:15 Test Period

16:15 – 16:55 Walk In: Art cards

16:55 – 17:05 Live from the Opera House / Countdown   

17:05 – 18:36 PERFORMANCE START: Open / Acts 1 & 2

18:36 – 19:09 INTERMISSION 1 (35:00)  TBC Live interviews / features  Intermission Break (12:00) TBD Live interviews / features / Intro Act 3

19:09 – 20:05 Act 3

20:05 – 20:35 INTERMISSION 2 (30:00)  TBC Live interviews / features  Intermission Break (10:00) TBD Live interviews / features / Intro Act 4

20:35 – 21:13 Act 4

21:13 – 21:20 BOWS / CREDITS / SIGN-OFF

21:20 GMT PROGRAM OFF-AIR (estimated/subject to live performance timing)

There is a Test today, Monday 4th March ahead of the broadcast on Saturday 9th. It is for 30′ at 0930-1000GMT (1030-1100CET). Any issues should be reported through your normal support channels.

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE “Manon” 7th February 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024 by satfacts

UPDATE@17:52 The satellite feed is now available for this evening’s broadcast. Here is the anticipated schedule

WE RECOMMEND SUBTITLES ARE SWITCHED OFF FOR THIS BALLET

18:00 GMT / 19:00 CET
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

18:55 GMT /19:55 CET
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL
5.1 AUDIO

19:15 GMT / 20:15 CET
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THE CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY,
CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP FOR THE INTERVAL
COUNTDOWNS

19:15 GMT / 20:15 CET – CINEMA INTRODUCTION
19:17 GMT / 20:17 CET – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS + KEVIN O’HARE INTERVIEW
19:33 GMT / 20:33 CET – MANON ACT I
20:14 GMT / 21:14 CET – CINEMA INTERVAL I – COUNTDOWN CLOCK (12 mins)
INTERVIEW WITH LAURA MORERA + INTERVAL FILM
20:38 GMT / 21:38 CET – MANON ACT II
21:23 GMT / 22:23 CET – CINEMA INTERVAL II – COUNTDOWN CLOCK (16 mins)
INTERVIEW WITH EVGENIA GEORGIADIS
21:48 GMT / 22:48 CET – MANON ACT III
22:13 GMT / 23:13 CET – CURTAIN CALLS
22:19 GMT / 23:19 CET – CREDITS
THE SATELLITE RELAY WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY 22:30 GMT/ 23:30 CET

Wednesday 7th February The Test ahead of this evenings broadcast is for 60′ at 1000GMT/1100CET. For those taking directly by satellite, the feed continues to 1145GMT. This is designated for ROH internal testing only although it may prove useful for those who have still have issues. However, the content at this time (1100-1145GMT) is discontinuous. Please report any issues to your usual support platform.

There is a 60′ Pre-Broadcast Test today (Wednesday 31st January) at 1100GMT/1200CET ahead of the broadcast from the ROH on the Wednesday 7th February . Please make best-use of this opportunity and report any issues via your usual channels.

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MET OPERA “Carmen” 27th January 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by satfacts

Saturday 27th: The feed from NY is now available for you. The Schedule for the day is expected to follow these GMT times:

16:30 – 17:15 Test Period

17:15 – 17:55 Walk In: Art cards

17:55 – 18:05 Live from the Opera House / Countdown   

18:05 – 19:53 PERFORMANCE START: Open /Acts 1 & 2

19:53 – 20:38 INTERMISSION (45:00) TBC Live interviews / features  Intermission Break (10:00) tbc Live interviews / features / Intro Part 2

20:38 – 21:48 Acts 3 & 4

21:48 – 21:55 BOWS / CREDITS / SIGN-OFF

There is a Test today, Monday 22nd January ahead of the broadcast on Saturday 27th. It is an extended test for 60′ at 0930-1030GMT (1030-1130CET). Any issues should be reported through your normal support channels.

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE “Rusalka” 24th January 2024

Posted on January 17, 2024 by satfacts

Sunday 28th January. The feed is now available for this afternoon’s Encore. The schedule for today is:

PLEASE ENSURE SUBTITLES ARE SWITCHED ON FOR THIS OPERA

13:00 GMT
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

13:40 GMT
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

14:00 GMT
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THAT CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY, CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP DURING ANY INTERVAL COUNTDOWNS

14:00 GMT – INTRODUCTION WITH ELLE OSILI-WOOD
14:02 GMT – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
14:08 GMT – INTRODUCTORY FILM
14:15 GMT – RUSALKA ACT I
15:15 GMT – CINEMA INTERVAL COUNTDOWN (15 MIN)
15:30 GMT – TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
15:32 GMT – MUSIC FILM
15:38 GMT – RUSALKA ACT II
16:26 GMT – SHORT PAUSE
16:26 GMT – RUSALKA ACT III
17:25 GMT – CURTAIN CALLS
17:29 GMT – END CREDITS
THE SATELLITE RELAY WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY 17:45 GMT

Wednesday 24th January The Test ahead of this evenings broadcast is for 60′ at 1000GMT/1100CET. Please report any issues to your usual support platform

Update@1716GMT. The feed is now available again ahead of this evening’s broadcast. The Schedule for the broadcast is:

17:30
SATELLITES LIVE – TEST TAPE

18:25
A ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IMAGE ON SCREEN, WITH A COUNTDOWN CLOCK AND LOW LEVEL 5.1 AUDIO

18:45
START OF RELAY
PLEASE ENSURE THAT CINEMA HOUSE LIGHTS ARE DOWN FOR THE START OF THE RELAY, CURTAIN CALLS, AND ALL PRESENTER CONTENT, AND UP DURING ANY INTERVAL COUNTDOWNS

18:45 INTRODUCTION WITH ELLE OSILI-WOOD
18:47 TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
18:53 INTRODUCTORY FILM
19:00 RUSALKA ACT I
20:00 CINEMA INTERVAL COUNTDOWN (15 MIN)
20:15 TRAILERS AND PROMOTIONS
20:17 MUSIC FILM
20:23 RUSALKA ACT II
21:11 SHORT PAUSE
21:11 RUSALKA ACT III
22:10 CURTAIN CALLS
22:14 END CREDITS
THE SATELLITE RELAY WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY 22:30 GMT

There is a 60′ Pre-Broadcast Test today (Wednesday 17th January) at 1100GMT/1200CET ahead of the broadcast from the ROH on the Wednesday 24th January . Please make best-use of this opportunity and report any issues via your usual channels.

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MET OPERA New IS-1002 satellite space 3rd opportunity to TEST 15th January 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024 by satfacts

There is a 3rd Pre-Test today, Monday 15th January 1000-1100GMT / 1100-1200CET. This is of the new satellite transponders on IS-1002.

This is the last pre-test of the new transponder on IS-1002.

There will be the “routine” test ahead of “Carmen” next Monday, 22nd January.

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MET OPERA New IS-1002 satellite space TEST 8th January 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024 by satfacts

URGENT CHANGE TO PREVIOUS DETAILS

There is a Test today, Monday 8th January 1000-1100GMT / 1100-1200CET. This is of the new satellite transponders on IS-1002. I have already emailed all the details to you

HOWEVER: Intelsat informed us on Friday of a change of frequency to 12634 Horizontal.

Apologies to all for the inconvenience

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MET OPERA “Nabucco” 6th January 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by satfacts

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our readers! We hope you all have continued success in 2024 with all the broadcasts we support.

There is a Test today, Tuesday 2nd January ahead of the broadcast on Saturday 6th. It is at 0930-1000GMT (1000-1100CET). Any issues should be reported through your normal support channels.

Saturday 6th January. 1625GMT/1725CET. The feed is now available ahead of this evening’s broadcast

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