[IMC-bristol] media day notice draft

[kyra@rnetmail.co.uk]

right
heres the text for the week then:

theme: putting out word of the media day, getting people's feedback and input, promotion

now, obviously we need some eye-catching posters, webpage etc etc but starting with the basics lets get something out before other people plan events for the same day (yesterday i intercepted the stop-the-war-coalition, who're planning an anti-war conference and theyve said they'll avoid a clash with this...) this text could go up as a post to the site and also as a little leaflet for mayday and onward...

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The Bristol IMC volunteer collective are planning a community news & media event.  The information below gives an idea of where we’re up to.  Is there anything you’d like to see that’s not there?  Could you come along and share a particular skill?  Could you help with planning, or on the day?  

All feedback appreciated.  All offers of help/cash/loan of equipment leapt on.

bristol: beyond TV… 

14th June 2003: morning, ‘noon and night
at the Cube Cinema Microplex, Dove Street South (off King Square) Bristol

a community news & media event hosted by the bristol IMC volunteer collective
suggested donation: £x.00 - no one turned away for lack of funds

morning 
(informal tech install session to get us up and running for the day, followed by…)
OPEN SESSION for anyone with an interest in grassroots, independent local media.  Whatever your level of (in)experience, this is a chance for you to: 
- share your experience, enthusiasm and ideas 
- find people to help you with your existing project
- find out about existing projects and get involved
- find like-minded people to start something new

‘noon
a range of entry-level workshops, such as:
- how do I get my video footage onto the internet?
- tips on producing newsletters and other print communications
- subvertising: where do I start?
- wireless internet with CLAN (Easton wireless internet collective): lash a tin can to your roof and save the whole street money!
- broadband radio and pirate radio: what’s it all about?

night
local and not-so-local independent film and video and music: 
eat, drink and plot what’s next in the convivial atmosphere of the cube

background to this event
Across the world, more and more people are reclaiming ‘the media’, putting together independent print and online publications, radio shows, video documentaries and more – communicating with each other about the things that matter to us.  Whilst the ownership of mainstream media in Bristol, as elsewhere, is concentrated in the hands of, and represents the interests of, the few, Bristol is also home to a host of independent grassroots projects in all manner of media.  This event is designed to celebrate the range of independent media activity across the city, and to provide those who are, or would like to be, involved in community media projects with an opportunity to meet, debate, learn, share skills, and make plans for the future to ensure that this high level of activity is sustained.

feedback to: imc-bristol@lists.indymedia.org

check: http://bristol.indymedia.org
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thoughts please... either by email or at the meeting, thanks.

kyra