Sommet Strikes Back

By Andrew Reeves

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NZ $49,136 pledged


625 people pledged


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NZ $300,000 minimum target


16 16% Complete

This campaign failed to reach its target by 13/03/2015 at 6:00 PM (NZDT) and is now closed.

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Sommet Strikes Back

Project 2015-02-04 13:33:02 +1300

On 12 December we thought the Sommet Sports dream to have free access to sports for kiwis was over. But thanks to the overwhelming support and determination from our viewers, it seems that might not be the case. We're getting ready to strike back, better than ever, with our crowd.

 

Before we shut down, we had over 4% of the population watching us daily. Our monthly viewing was over 1.1 million which exceeded any other sports channel in New Zealand. And now we want to bring Sommet Sports back, with our crowd.

 

 

What do we need?

We're looking to crowdfund $300,000 to get back up and running, and ensure that we have a sustainable model for the future. This includes setting ourselves back up on the internet, hiring part of our team back, and working on the partnerships we have in train. If we raise $500,000 we'll go on Freeview HD, and at $1.2 million we'll be available on every TV.

 

What next?

 If we can raise $300,000 that will greenlight our plans to bring Sommet Sports back online. Once we hit our goal, it will take four weeks to get everything back up and running with our suppliers (that are on standby - and hopefully pledging!).

 

Who are we?

We're a group of passionate sports lovers, who think everyone from kids to pensioners should have access to free sports TV.  We set up a channel that we would want to watch.

 

Andrew Reeves has been in the IT industry for over 25 years. As a senior executive in one of the largest international IT companies in Australasia, Andrew managed a multi-million dollar budget and over 200 internationally placed staff. 

 

For the last 10 years he has used his business and marketing skills to successfully transitioned into the DVB-T Consumer Electronics/Broadcasting Industry where he established and his Freeview product distributed through the retail sector of New Zealand under the his own brand name Sommet. Understanding the passion New Zealanders have for their sports Andrew entered the broadcasting arena, developing New Zealand’s first free-to-air sports channel – Sommet Sports T V. Andrew leveraged the Sommet brand with over 50,000.00 homes watching Sommet Sports on their Sommet LCD TV or set top box. 

 

Andrew is a sports nut following nearly all sport.  The teams that he follows are: West Ham(EPL), Freiburg (Bundesliga), Adelaide Crows (AFL), Queensland Reds (Super 15) , Brisbane Broncos (NRL) and Cincinnati bengals (NFL).

 

 

Why should you help?

You're already telling us how much Sommet Sports meant to you in the short time it was around. Instead of us telling you why you should help, here are some reasons why people have already pledged to support us:

 

"I'm retired and live on just the pension payment but the range of sports you've brought to us while you were able were exactly my choices. Particularly MotoGP which was outstanding coverage. I'd already set aside $100 as a pledge to get you going from when you mentioned the possibility last year - I wouldn't mind getting nothing in return - but if you're offering a T-Shirt then why not. I've forwarded this email on to my circle of friends so hope you are able to get up and going again. Fingers crossed it's before MotoGP starts again..."

 

What next?

Pledge to our campaign. Share it with your friends. Get in touch with us through the social media links below (or via email). Help us strike back!

    

 

Share these images with the link: bit.ly/sommetsports

 

 

 

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Pledgers 625

Tom Adams
09/03/2015 at 9:05am
Andy
09/03/2015 at 6:39am
Anonymous pledger
08/03/2015 at 5:42pm
Bill and Joan McKenna
08/03/2015 at 3:11pm
George Balani
08/03/2015 at 2:33pm
David Horgan
08/03/2015 at 2:05pm
Nik Smith
08/03/2015 at 11:12am
Nick Williams
08/03/2015 at 12:53am
Terry Moynihan
08/03/2015 at 12:20am
Michael Leavy
07/03/2015 at 11:35pm
Paul West
07/03/2015 at 10:41pm
Jo Ellis
07/03/2015 at 10:28pm

"Only way to see Aussie Rule live on TV in NZ! Get behind it expats!"

William cannon
07/03/2015 at 9:46pm
James Wilson
07/03/2015 at 8:41pm
Sam Dougan
07/03/2015 at 7:52pm
John Leonard
07/03/2015 at 6:58pm
tim Kelly
07/03/2015 at 6:49pm

"Come on guys"

Liam Ryan
07/03/2015 at 6:39pm
Bill Astwood
07/03/2015 at 5:43pm

"Roll on MotoGP"

Mark Wallis
07/03/2015 at 5:38pm
russell shaw
07/03/2015 at 5:35pm
Derek Kelsey
07/03/2015 at 4:46pm

"Time to break the stranglehold of Sky Repeat. Support Sommet for real sport coverage"

Philip RHODES-ROBINSON
07/03/2015 at 4:18pm
Pete Sweeney
07/03/2015 at 4:13pm
Anonymous pledger
07/03/2015 at 3:48pm

"No Rewards, please - just having MotoGP etc live on Freeview would be reward enough."

Paul Thompson
07/03/2015 at 3:26pm

"Thank you for the sport! I've missed it."

Jane Blow
07/03/2015 at 3:12pm
les
07/03/2015 at 3:11pm
Ron Webber
07/03/2015 at 2:54pm

"We need Sommet Sports back on screen. Where else can you watch Moto GP ???"

Sharn Amon
07/03/2015 at 2:24pm

Sommet Strikes Back

Project 2015-02-04 13:33:02 +1300

On 12 December we thought the Sommet Sports dream to have free access to sports for kiwis was over. But thanks to the overwhelming support and determination from our viewers, it seems that might not be the case. We're getting ready to strike back, better than ever, with our crowd.

 

Before we shut down, we had over 4% of the population watching us daily. Our monthly viewing was over 1.1 million which exceeded any other sports channel in New Zealand. And now we want to bring Sommet Sports back, with our crowd.

 

 

What do we need?

We're looking to crowdfund $300,000 to get back up and running, and ensure that we have a sustainable model for the future. This includes setting ourselves back up on the internet, hiring part of our team back, and working on the partnerships we have in train. If we raise $500,000 we'll go on Freeview HD, and at $1.2 million we'll be available on every TV.

 

What next?

 If we can raise $300,000 that will greenlight our plans to bring Sommet Sports back online. Once we hit our goal, it will take four weeks to get everything back up and running with our suppliers (that are on standby - and hopefully pledging!).

 

Who are we?

We're a group of passionate sports lovers, who think everyone from kids to pensioners should have access to free sports TV.  We set up a channel that we would want to watch.

 

Andrew Reeves has been in the IT industry for over 25 years. As a senior executive in one of the largest international IT companies in Australasia, Andrew managed a multi-million dollar budget and over 200 internationally placed staff. 

 

For the last 10 years he has used his business and marketing skills to successfully transitioned into the DVB-T Consumer Electronics/Broadcasting Industry where he established and his Freeview product distributed through the retail sector of New Zealand under the his own brand name Sommet. Understanding the passion New Zealanders have for their sports Andrew entered the broadcasting arena, developing New Zealand’s first free-to-air sports channel – Sommet Sports T V. Andrew leveraged the Sommet brand with over 50,000.00 homes watching Sommet Sports on their Sommet LCD TV or set top box. 

 

Andrew is a sports nut following nearly all sport.  The teams that he follows are: West Ham(EPL), Freiburg (Bundesliga), Adelaide Crows (AFL), Queensland Reds (Super 15) , Brisbane Broncos (NRL) and Cincinnati bengals (NFL).

 

 

Why should you help?

You're already telling us how much Sommet Sports meant to you in the short time it was around. Instead of us telling you why you should help, here are some reasons why people have already pledged to support us:

 

"I'm retired and live on just the pension payment but the range of sports you've brought to us while you were able were exactly my choices. Particularly MotoGP which was outstanding coverage. I'd already set aside $100 as a pledge to get you going from when you mentioned the possibility last year - I wouldn't mind getting nothing in return - but if you're offering a T-Shirt then why not. I've forwarded this email on to my circle of friends so hope you are able to get up and going again. Fingers crossed it's before MotoGP starts again..."

 

What next?

Pledge to our campaign. Share it with your friends. Get in touch with us through the social media links below (or via email). Help us strike back!

    

 

Share these images with the link: bit.ly/sommetsports

 

 

 

Comments

Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.

We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.

Tom Adams
09/03/2015 at 9:05am
Andy
09/03/2015 at 6:39am
Anonymous pledger
08/03/2015 at 5:42pm
Bill and Joan McKenna
08/03/2015 at 3:11pm
George Balani
08/03/2015 at 2:33pm
David Horgan
08/03/2015 at 2:05pm
Nik Smith
08/03/2015 at 11:12am
Nick Williams
08/03/2015 at 12:53am
Terry Moynihan
08/03/2015 at 12:20am
Michael Leavy
07/03/2015 at 11:35pm
Paul West
07/03/2015 at 10:41pm
Jo Ellis
07/03/2015 at 10:28pm

"Only way to see Aussie Rule live on TV in NZ! Get behind it expats!"

William cannon
07/03/2015 at 9:46pm
James Wilson
07/03/2015 at 8:41pm
Sam Dougan
07/03/2015 at 7:52pm
John Leonard
07/03/2015 at 6:58pm
tim Kelly
07/03/2015 at 6:49pm

"Come on guys"

Liam Ryan
07/03/2015 at 6:39pm
Bill Astwood
07/03/2015 at 5:43pm

"Roll on MotoGP"

Mark Wallis
07/03/2015 at 5:38pm
russell shaw
07/03/2015 at 5:35pm
Derek Kelsey
07/03/2015 at 4:46pm

"Time to break the stranglehold of Sky Repeat. Support Sommet for real sport coverage"

Philip RHODES-ROBINSON
07/03/2015 at 4:18pm
Pete Sweeney
07/03/2015 at 4:13pm
Anonymous pledger
07/03/2015 at 3:48pm

"No Rewards, please - just having MotoGP etc live on Freeview would be reward enough."

Paul Thompson
07/03/2015 at 3:26pm

"Thank you for the sport! I've missed it."

Jane Blow
07/03/2015 at 3:12pm
les
07/03/2015 at 3:11pm
Ron Webber
07/03/2015 at 2:54pm

"We need Sommet Sports back on screen. Where else can you watch Moto GP ???"

Sharn Amon
07/03/2015 at 2:24pm
This campaign was unsuccessful and finished on 13/03/2015 at 3:33 PM.