Please be advised that Sir R. Allen Stanford, Chairman of Stanford 20/20 Cricket, and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hosting a press announcement at the Nursery Pavilion, Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London, England on Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
Speakers will include: Sir Allen Stanford, Giles Clarke, Chairman ECB David Collier, Chief Executive ECB, Julian Hunte (WICB), Peter Moores, Sir Viv Richards and Sir Ian Botham.
Important broadcast information for international media:
Century TV on behalf of Stanford 2020 are producing a 4 camera outside broadcast (OB) of the launch event. Video and audio will include all elements of the event launch and press conference, including guest arrivals, formal ceremony and any relevant question and answer session. The feed will be clean of graphics and will be suitable for all news, and sports-news channels to access free of charge.
The feed will produced in 625 PAL SDI video with stereo audio and made available at BT Tower via Aqiva on circuit number V527. The Arqiva Master Control Room (MCR) number: 01962 823030 or +44 1962 823030 if dialing internationally.
Times for the feed are: 1220-1330 GMT (1320-1430 BST)
Additionally for broadcasters in the Caribbean and North America there will be a feed available on Intelsat IS9, which will have the following downlink frequency:
Satellite: IS 9 58W TXP 24C Slot B |
| Downlink Frequency: 4155.5H |
| Video Standard: 625 PAL. |
| Audio Channels: 1& 2 Stereo programme. |
| Symbol rate: 5.632 SR |
| FEC: 3/4 FEC |
| Aspect Ratio: SDI 16:9 |
| Modulation: *S-QPSK35% |
| MPEG: 420 MPEG 2 |
| Encryption: No Encryption |
Any queries relating to the above should be addressed to Sharon Fuller at Century TV on sharon.fuller@century-tv.co.uk
Additional information for in-person attendance at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England
The media are requested to arrive and register by 1.10pm GMT. There will be a photographic opportunity from 1.30pm GMT.
The press are requested to be seated/in position in the Nursery Pavilion by 1.50pm GMT at the latest.
Please bring either ECB or Lord’s accreditation or, in the absence of either please bring this invitation.
Entry will be via the North Gates at Lord’s.
RSVP: mark.ward@ecb.co.uk
Written media/Photographers information:
The MCC Press centre will be available for use from 2pm GMT. Wi-fi is available using either the season password granted earlier in the summer 2008 or a new password which can be collected at the reception desk upon arrival at the Nursery Pavilion.
In the media conference there will be photographers’ positions at the back of the room so please bring suitable equipment.
Radio boxes:
Companies who have radio boxes in the media centre will also be able to use those boxes during the afternoon.
Please notify ECB of your requirements and attendance.
Parking:
Unfortunately there is no media parking available at Lord’s.
Transport:
Nearest tube is St Johns Wood (Jubilee Line).
Contacts:
Gemma Hart, 212-333-3810
