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

[Phil Shep]

Brilliant move Alan, congrats!

Phil


On 11/07/2009 14:06, "Phil Korbel" <phil.korbel at googlemail.com> wrote:

> Excellent idea Alan - and lovely use of that limelight for us all.
> 
> Now the fun has to be in coming up wth appropriate tunes to play during the
> show - 'I Love My Baby 'Cos She Does Good Sculptures' by the Rezillo's
> perhaps?
> 
> best wishes,
> 
> Phil
> 
> 2009/7/10 Alan Fransman <alan at sheffieldlive.org>
>> 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 ŒOne & Other¹, sculptor Antony Gormley¹s 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 <http://www.sheffiellive.org>
>> 
>> ³Gormley¹s project is people¹s art and community radio is people¹s
>> media,² said Fransman. ³My 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!²
>> 
>> The broadcast will bring news from Sheffield and break new music from
>> Sheffield¹s 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: ³This 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.²
>> 
>> There are opportunities to sponsor Alan Fransman¹s broadcast from the
>> plinth and you can find out more on www.sheffieldlive.org
>> <http://www.sheffieldlive.org>  or contact
>> Sheffield Live! on 0114 281 4082
>> 
>> -ends-
>> 
>> 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 <http://www.sheffieldlive.org>
>> 
>> 2. One & Other is sculptor Antony Gormley¹s 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 <http://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 <http://www.commedia.org.uk>
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Sheffield Live! 93.2FM
>> 15 Paternoster Row
>> Sheffield
>> S1 2BX
>> 
>> Tel: +44 114 281 4082
>> 
>> www.sheffieldlive.org <http://www.sheffieldlive.org>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 
>> cma-l mailing list - cma-l at commedia.org.uk
>> 
>> Community Media Association - www.commedia.org.uk
>> <http://www.commedia.org.uk>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 
>> To manage your mailing list subscription please visit:
>> http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l
>> 
>> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/pipermail/cma-l/attachments/20090712/8de703b6/attachment.html>