Capturing the Solstice: How solo16 Live Streamed Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

OXFORD, U.K. - June 29, 2025 - PRLog -- For the 2025 Summer Solstice, English Heritage once again opened Stonehenge to the public for one of the UK's most cherished and iconic celebrations. As part of their continued commitment to accessibility and inclusion, English Heritage partnered with solo16 to live stream the event to viewers across the world — covering both sunset on the evening before and sunrise on the morning of the solstice.

solo16 provided a multi-camera live broadcast that combined advanced wireless technology, aerial footage, and sensitive pre-planning to capture the unique atmosphere of this spiritual gathering while respecting the sacred nature of the space.

Multi-Camera Coverage with Minimal Intrusion
The production utilised a total of five cameras, strategically placed to capture the unfolding events from all angles.

A key element of the approach was to maintain a subtle and respectful presence throughout the broadcast. As solo16's Director of Live Broadcasting, Tom Sykes, explained:

"It was essential that our production didn't become the focus. We designed the setup to be as discreet as possible — minimal cabling, compact crew, and remote-controlled equipment — so that we could respect both the sanctity of the site and the people who had come to experience it in person."

Live Drone
Adding a dramatic aerial perspective to the coverage. Flying near this iconic site required detailed planning and strict permissions.

Using the latest DJI drone, solo16 captured smooth, cinematic footage during both sunset and sunrise.

Satellite Connectivity
Broadcasting from such a remote and historically sensitive site presents significant connectivity challenges not aided by thousands of people on the cellular network. To overcome this, solo16 deployed various Starlink satellite dishes to provide internet connections. The broadcasts were transmitted using industry leader LiveU's video encoders.

"In the past, we've always live streamed this event ourselves. But with viewing figures approaching half a million in 2025, we decided it was time to bring in a specialist team.

solo16 / StreamWorks, based in Wiltshire, stood out as the perfect partner. Their impressive portfolio and professional approach gave us confidence from the outset.

We've enjoyed working with them to share the experience of the summer solstice at Stonehenge with viewers from across the world." – Lisa Crowther, Senior Social Media Manager, English Heritage.

solo16 are proud to have helped English Heritage bring this event to a global audience while preserving the atmosphere and integrity of the site. Over 700,000 people watched the two broadcasts across the platforms.

To find out how solo16 can bring professional live streaming to your event — even in the most sensitive or remote locations — contact us today.

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