Streaming Big Ben bells at midnight

[41Hz]

The club we are playing tonight wants the Big Ben bells at midnight. Any recommendations on the best way to do this. Maybe use a radio app and stream into the PA and hope the WiFi holds up? 

[FretsOnFire]

YouTube live stream audio of sky news perhaps?

[Maude]

I don't know about streaming Big Ben but you've got to use them as the intro into AC/DCs Hells Bells. 👌

[Reggaebass]

If they have a tv could that be connected to the PA, YouTube might get the adverts pop up unless you got premium 

[41Hz]

22 minutes ago, Maude said:

I don't know about streaming Big Ben but you've got to use them as the intro into AC/DCs Hells Bells. 👌

Haha. That would be cool, I’d do that if I was playing in my rock/metal band, but this one is more pop/soul.

[theplumber]

Stuck a recording on a mini disc (remember them) and used that one year when I used to DJ. Tried playing it from a recording on a CD one year before and the CD was scratched! It stuck a wee bit! In fact I think there are still folk out there holding their glasses up waiting for the chimes...

[Suburban Man]

Depends if you want the Bells in real GMT or streamed (slightly delayed) time. 

Real time best option is VHF Radio (yes I know its almost insanely old, but it doesn't have any discernible latency)

 

If streamed then any broadcast feed - TV, Radio etc should do the trick and you can bluetooth it into your PA from your phone/laptop/tablet thing. It won't be accurate to actual GMT, but if its the only source of the Bells available, then most people won't notice 

[dave_bass5]

YouTube video from last year 😎