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# Live Events

Broadcast a live event with operator controls for slicers, ad breaks, slate, and on-demand replay.

Broadcast an event (e.g., concert, sporting event, or lecture) in near real-time by leveraging a live event.

<Callout icon="📘" theme="info">
  If you require a continuous live stream, consider using a live channel instead.
</Callout>

Our live event service allows you to:

* Test your stream prior to the start of the event.
* Control the audio/video feed source.

  An Operator Controls:

  * When and which Live Slicer will slice content.
  * The timing and duration of ad breaks.
  * When slate should be inserted into the stream.
* Mark key events within your stream.

**Key Information**

* Scheduled live events may be tracked within a calendar.

* A live event must have a starting and ending point.

* A live event's playback URL may be signed to control how and when the live event may be viewed. [Learn more](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/sign-playback-urls-with-a-token#sign-playback-urls-with-a-token)

* The source of a live event may consist of multiple Live Slicers. This setup allows manual failover to a backup Live Slicer when the live feed from the primary Live Slicer is unavailable or suboptimal.

* [Slate](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-slate) will be displayed under the following conditions:

  * Prior to the start of the live event.
  * Upon the completion of the live event.
  * During an ad break when ad content is missing.
  * Outside of an ad break when the Live Slicer is not producing content.

    Slate may also be manually inserted into the broadcast.

* A live event may be configured to allow on-demand playback upon its completion. This generates a CMS asset that excludes slate but contains ad breaks.

## Quick Start

Set up a live event by performing the following steps:

1. [Configure a Live Slicer for use with live events](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-slicer-setup).
2. [Set up a live event configuration](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-configuration).
3. [Set up and distribute a media player](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-playback#set-up-a-media-player).
4. [Broadcast the live event](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/broadcast-a-live-event).
5. Optional. [Provide on-demand access to the completed live event](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-on-demand-content).

## What's Next

* [Set Up a Live Slicer for a Live Event](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-slicer-setup)
* [Live Event Configuration](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-configuration)
* [Live Event Slate](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-slate)
* [Live Event Playback and Latency](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-playback)
* [Broadcast a Live Event](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/broadcast-a-live-event)
* [Live Event On-Demand Content](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-on-demand-content)
* [Live Event Status Reporting](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/live-event-status-reporting)
* [Stream a Live Event Tutorial](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/stream-a-live-event-tutorial)
* [CameraSlicer](https://docs.uplynk.com/docs/cameraslicer)