Global Invitation to: movinG8-RadioForum Bundesverband Freier Radios


On the occasion of the G8-summit 2007, various counter-events and
actions are scheduled to take place in Northern Germany. At the start of
a week of protests (2nd to 8th June) approx. 100.000 people are expected
in Rostock and the surrounding area of the official venue of the summit
(Heiligendamm). This will include a large number of journalists and
media activists.


The German association of Free Radio Broadcasters (BFR) and the european
branch of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
(AMARC-Europe) are issuing a global call to participate in alternative
G8-radio-coverage!


We want to create a jointly organised and co-ordinated program of
different radios and radio groups to broadcast in as many languages as
possible. The basis of coverage is non-commercial and emancipatory. This
also means critical self-analysis of activities by the movement of those
who are opposed to globalisation in its current form.


The purpose of the coverage is to have continuous production of short
radiosegments and (live)broadcasts. The program developed on the spot
will be streamed via internet by as many radio stations as possible and
transmitted locally. The broadcast location will most likely be in an
independent media centre in Rostock. Four or five internet-audio-streams
are planned to allow simultaneous multilingual broadcasts. Depending on
needs and possibilities, there will be additional production sites.
(Please bring your own notebook computers, recorders and equipment.) In
order to allow "correspondents" or interested private individuals to
participate, we advise registering by April 30th (see below).


Broadcasts and segments can also be produced in advance. The deadline is
April 30th. Prior to the start of the protests, a multilingual "raise
your voice" - program will inform people about the impact of neo-liberal
politics on the local context of your radio stations. The goal is also a
critical examination of (new) social movements. We are interested to see
what social struggles have produced what experiences? What role does /
did your radio station play in this process?


We also aim to make this co-operation a space for social interaction and
to provide an opportunity to reflect on the different practice of free
radios. Active co-operation during such major events means creating
(counter-) publicity. This can be achieved by using structures and means
of production that reach beyond the influence of money and goods, e.g.
horizontal organizational structures, co-production, copyleft (free of
copyright restrictions). We want self- responsibility to create
non-discriminatory broadcasts! No racist, sexist, anti-Semitic,
war-mongering or other misanthropic content will be broadcast.


You are heartily welcome! We need your support!
supported by: AMARC - World Social Forum 2007, Nairobi, Kenya


You can also participate by:

• circulating this announcement
• pers. / techn. commitments, setting up g8-editorial staff
• taking responsibility for many little duties in Rostock
• participating in a preparatory conference Rostock III
  13.-15.04.07 - www.heiligendamm2007.de (ger../engl.)

contact (engl./span./french/ger.): g8[at]freie-radios.de
Internet: www.freie-radios.de / www.amarc.org


Support for travel costs can not be guaranteed for the
moment. Perhaps with the help of donations? (see box)


Donation-account:
Bank: OSPA Rostock
adr.: Am Voegenteich 23
acc.-name: RadioForum
IBAN: DE22130500000200068180
SWIFT: NOLADE21ROS
(tax-deductible)
catchword: broadcasting
or: legal aid
or: travel costs


P.S.: If this invitation serves for applications of visas: The BFR is
not responsible for travel or stay of participants.


Bundesverband Freier Radios
c/o Radio Unerhört Marburg
R.-Bultmann-Str. 2b 35039
Marburg