[cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
Mike Davison
mike at g1sbn.freeserve.co.uk
Wed Jun 29 18:19:18 BST 2016
We have the local police reporting live in our studio every Thursday
morning and I think that is how it should be, reporting and exposing any
unlawful activity. The position of a rural station like ours is a
delicate one and campaigning like a city station would probably not be
in our interest.
Mike Davison
On 29/06/2016 16:04, Ian Hickling wrote:
> I saw that too Darren - and I was equally concerned at the lack of
> response - but unfortunately that tends to be the British attitude.
> Don't get me wrong - I am fully supportive of CR being closely
> involved with social themes - but as long as what it does
> is productive and doesn't just fuel the fire.
> Terry also has a good point - supporting authorities with encouraging
> reporting of unsavoury matters.
> I would hope that all CR stations invite Police to take part in
> programmes and get their message out.
>
> Ian Hickling
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> Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:46:26 +0000
> From: Darren at DigiEnable.co.uk
> To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
>
> Completely agree,
>
> I don’t know if anyone saw the video of the man on a tram in
> Manchester yesterday but what saddened me more that the attitude of
> the young people who were hurling racist and xenophobic abuse, was the
> amount of people who stood facing the other way and decided it wasn’t
> their problem.
>
> It’s been four years since I was involved in running a community radio
> station but I still speak to many stations and support projects that
> work with the community radio sector. My understanding of the reason
> community radio even exists is that it gives a voice to those who may
> struggle to have one in any other way, and supports community
> understanding and cohesion. If ever there was a time that was needed,
> it’s now. The police have a job to do, absolutely, but CR has a much
> wider reach and could produce some content that pre-empts the issue
> rather than responds to it.
>
> I always think back to a show I produced with a group of volunteers
> which looked at the similarities between the beliefs of a variety of
> communities in the area I worked and was broadcast at the same time as
> a visit from the English Defence League, it wasn’t popular with
> everyone but it certainly got some people thinking.
>
> I’m not as involved in the sector right now, but am still an active
> advocate for it. I’m not one to start an argument (ok, sometimes I
> am), but I think this is an amazing idea that could really make a
> difference. But more than that, I think CR has a responsibility to
> address issues like this, otherwise what differentiates you from your
> local commercial station. Good luck with the project and I’ll keep an
> eye out for opportunities to help.
>
> Darren
>
>
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> *From:* Terry Lee <Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk>
> *To:* The Community Media Association Discussion List
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 14:03
> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
>
> Community media is a place to serve underrepresented communities –
> surely supporting these particular communities now is a positive move
> that will also make it clear to observers what makes community media
> unique?
>
> I may be misunderstanding Mike’s email (apologies if I am), but I
> don’t think we risk turning listeners into ‘bigots' by broadcasting a
> message of support and solidarity?
>
> I’d also argue that community media can support authorities with
> encouraging reporting of unsavoury matters. Perhaps now is the time to
> invite police etc to take part in programmes and get their message out.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry Lee
>
> Radio LaB Coordinator
> University of Bedfordshire
> terry.lee at beds.ac.uk <mailto:Terry.lee at beds.ac.uk>
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> From: Mike Davison <mike at g1sbn.freeserve.co.uk
> <mailto:mike at g1sbn.freeserve.co.uk>>
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> Date: Wednesday, 29 June 2016 13:38
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> Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
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> I must agree with Ian. I've always been of the view that to talk about
> a problem can be the creation of a problem ever since I winced when an
> external youth worker, from a city centre, came to a club where I was
> helping, started talking about glue-sniffing which was a problem we
> had not encountered at our club. Fortunately the problem was not
> created but I thought it was irresponsible. The laws exist to deal
> with these unsavoury matters so the authorities are the place to which
> these should be reported and not the airwaves.
> Mike Davison. Tempo FM.
>
> On 29/06/2016 11:16, Ian Hickling wrote:
>
> I may be thought of as an old cycnic here - but are we not making
> a huge fuss about something that we at this level can
> do absolutely nothing about in terms of a ensuring
> a positive outcome?
> Are we not in danger of aggravating the problem by keeping up
> the publicity?
>
> Ian Hickling
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> > From: caroline.mitchell at sunderland.ac.uk
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> > To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
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> > Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:25:57 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
> >
> > Thanks everyone for your reponses and offers of help- I'm
> meeting with Spark people and our partner organisations on Friday
> and will get back to you with a plan- hopefully that will include
> a 'model' for other stations to follow and contribute to and then
> we can circulate on the list.
> >
> > I think we need a strong slogan. I am impressed with this
> campaign at the moment :
> >
> >
> http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/safetypin-the-simple-way-you-can-show-solidarity-with-the-uks-immigrant-population--ZJzeRPz6kHW
> >
> >
> > So any ideas for an audio SAFEty pin catchline that is inclusive
> to migrants whether they are long term migrants, temporary
> migrants (like international students) or people who have recently
> arrived? "Community radio-your space for solidarity and safety"
> ...I'm no copywriter
> >
> > If people are already producing jingles or programmes relating
> to this it would be great to hear/hear about them.
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Caroline
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Caroline Mitchell
> > Senior Lecturer in Radio
> >
> >
> >
> > Principal Investigator, Transnational Radio Encounters:
> Mediations of Nationality, Identity and Community
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> Caroline Mitchell [caroline.mitchell at sunderland.ac.uk
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> > Sent: 26 June 2016 13:09
> > To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
> > Subject: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
> >
> > There have been worrying reports over the last couple of days
> about the rise in xenophobic and sometimes racist hate speech and
> behaviours towards citizens from minority ethnic communities,
> migrants (including 'temporary' migrants such as international
> students) and refugees.
> >
> > Can we in the community media community can do some kind of on
> air/social media campaign to show how community radio stations are
> a safe space for these groups? We have plenty of evidence through
> programmes and stations run by and for these communities over a
> long period of time but now I think it is time to shout out more
> about this.
> >
> > What do CMA members think about this? Maybe there is already a
> campaign we can adapt? Any offers to help do or co-ordinate this?
> >
> > Caroline Mitchell
> > Senior Lecturer in Radio
> >
> >
> >
> > Principal Investigator, Transnational Radio Encounters:
> Mediations of Nationality, Identity and Community
> > HERA funded project 2013-16 www.transnationalradio.org
> <http://www.transnationalradio.org/>
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> >
> > David Puttnam Media Centre
> > St Peter's Campus, University of Sunderland
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> > Tyne and Wear SR6ODD
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