BTopenworld consumer Broadband announces that as part of its sponsorship of the 8th annual 2002 Music Industry Soccer Six it will be broadcasting the event live over the web in the first ever Soccer Six webcast. Through streaming technology fans will be able to not only view the event live but also watch interviews and clips of the stars.
The webcast will be available to all broadband and narrowband internet users at www.soccer-six.com.
This year’s Soccer Six will be held at the home of Chelsea FC, Stamford Bridge, London (May 26, 2002) and looks set to be one of the top celebrity events of the year with the full line-up now confirmed. The star-studded squads include reigning champions Ant and Dec, former winners Blur, last year’s runner-up Rod Stewart and young pretenders including Blue, Westlife, Dane Bowers, Hear’Say, 3SL and many more. Women’s football will be represented by teams including Mis-teeq and Liberty X.
Duncan Ingram, senior vice president consumer products at BTopenworld said: “Soccer Six is a great mix of sport and showbiz and is a hugely popular event. Thanks to BTopenworld people who cannot get along on the day will be able to join in the fun by logging onto our webcast, watching the action and hearing the views of the stars. BTopenworld is committed to using technology and great content to bring the web alive and this event is an example of this in action.”