A unique multi-site live music concert demonstrated the capabilities of ETSI Open Source MANO orchestrating a 5G network service across three geographically separated venues in Bristol, London, and Guildhall. The event, organized by the University of Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab, utilized the OSM WIM Plug-in to dynamically interconnect remote sites and deliver ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth synchronization for a distributed performance. Researchers validated that the Open Source MANO platform could provide a seamless audience experience indistinguishable from a traditional venue, proving its effectiveness for highly synchronized 5G services. This demonstration was part of the UK Government’s 5G Smart Tourism project, highlighting the economic and creative potential of virtualized musicians over 5G networks.
Keywords: ETSI Open Source MANO, service orchestration, ultra-low-latency, multi-site collaboration, SDN technologies