[cma-l] Sheffield Live! 93.2FM to broadcast from the Fourth Plinth

[Alan Fransman]

SHEFFIELD LIVE! 93.2 FM

NEWS RELEASE

10 July 2009

Sheffield Live! 93.2FM to broadcast from the Fourth Plinth

On 21st July at 8pm, Alan Fransman will broadcast a live radio show from 
the Fourth Plinth on Trafalgar Square, for his local Community Radio 
station, Sheffield Live! 93.2FM.  Fransman and the broadcast will become 
part of ‘One & Other’, sculptor Antony Gormley’s project to create an 
astonishing living monument.  The show will be heard by people on 
Trafalgar Square, across Sheffield on 93.2FM and around the world on 
www.sheffiellive.org

“Gormley’s project is people’s art and community radio is people’s
media,” said Fransman. “My time on the plinth will be a demonstration of 
the creativity, initiative and resourcefulness that exists in the 
community media sector.  It will also be a celebration of Sheffield and 
the exciting cultural product we create at Sheffield Live!”

The broadcast will bring news from Sheffield and break new music from 
Sheffield’s vibrant music scene.  Fransman will also play exclusive 
tracks, not heard before on any other radio station.  Listeners in 
Trafalgar Square, Sheffield and around the world will have an 
opportunity to interact with Alan by text and he will share them with 
the audience.

Sangita Basudev, Chief Executive of Sheffield Live! said: “This is a 
fantastic opportunity to showcase the true spirit of Sheffield Live! 
bringing people together, regardless of the boundaries between them. 
For one hour, people in London and people in Sheffield will have a 
special connection through this broadcast.”

There are opportunities to sponsor Alan Fransman’s broadcast from the 
plinth and you can find out more on www.sheffieldlive.org or contact 
Sheffield Live! on 0114 281 4082

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For further information and images please contact Alan Fransman on 0114 
281 4082 or email alan at sheffieldlive.org

Notes to editors

1. Sheffield Live! 93.2FM is a dynamic, positive and outward looking 
urban community radio service, celebrating the diversity of Sheffield's 
inner city.  With a strong commitment to local people, issues, music and 
culture, Sheffield Live! 93.2 FM has created a truly inclusive 
soundscape of modern day Sheffield.  Sheffield Live! 93.2 FM has a 
measured transmission coverage of 359,000 people or 295,000 adults 
located in urban Sheffield and Rotherham. Survey results indicate a 
weekly audience reach of around 32,000 adults.  For more information 
visit www.sheffieldlive.org

2. One & Other is sculptor Antony Gormley’s project to create an 
astonishing living monument.  He is asking the people of the UK to 
occupy the empty Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in London, a space 
normally reserved for statues of Kings and Generals. They will become an 
image of themselves, and a representation of the whole of humanity. 
Every hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days without a break, a different 
person will make the Plinth their own. If you're selected, you can use 
your time on the plinth as you like. One & Other is open to anyone and 
everyone from any corner of the UK.  Further information is available on 
www.oneandother.co.uk

3. Community Radio is a third tier of radio, distinct from Public
and Commercial Radio.  Community Radio stations are locally owned and
accountable to their audience.  They operate on public service
principles for community benefit and are not-for-profit.  For more
information visit www.commedia.org.uk


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15 Paternoster Row
Sheffield
S1 2BX

Tel: +44 114 281 4082

www.sheffieldlive.org