[cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
Phil Shepherd
phil at somersetfilm.com
Wed Jun 29 20:02:23 BST 2016
In reference to Mike¹s point about working in a rural area, I recognise that
difficulty and sensitivity as I work in rural Somerset in a network of small
market towns of similar size to Wetherby, where Tempo FM is located. For
me when considering a question like this I find it helpful to refer back to
our shared Community Media Charter available to read on a permanent basis
on the front page of the CMA website. The sixth paragraph states that we as
broadcasters Œensure a right of access to production facilities and
platforms for minority and marginalised groups, in order to promote and
protect cultural diversity¹.
To me this means simply making sure the full range of voices are heard.
There are lots of proven ways - and many still to be invented - to ensure
this. Sometimes it simply means being pro-active about encouraging and
supporting those marginalised groups to come forward and make themselves
heard.
In the town where I work from Bridgwater we run annual Bridgwater
Together events where the many different linguistic communities that live
and work in the area come together to share food, stories, music and yes
debate the issues of the day. We as Somerset Film (working with several
community radio stations as well) provide a platform for that to take
place, as a registered charity we can¹t take sides obviously. By sharing a
day together the diverse communities demonstrate collective strength and
harmony, and that is a powerful message without the need for further
explanation.
I say all this not as any kind of criticism of anyone¹s position, but we are
facing probably the greatest democratic crisis since WW2 and given the
shameful nature of much of the mainstream media content recently we can¹t
shouldn¹t ignore it, or simply leave it to the authorities to give us
their line on it. Instead let¹s get our creative hats on and find all the
ways we can to Œpromote and protect cultural diversity¹.
In friendship
Phil
Somerset Film
On 29/06/2016 18:19, "Mike Davison" <mike at g1sbn.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Mike Davison
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> On 29/06/2016 16:04, Ian Hickling wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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
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>> Completely agree,
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>> I don¹t 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 wasn¹t their problem.
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>> It¹s 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, it¹s 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.
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>> 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 wasn¹t popular with everyone but it certainly got
>> some people thinking.
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>> I¹m not as involved in the sector right now, but am still an active advocate
>> for it. I¹m 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 I¹ll keep an eye out for opportunities to help.
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>> From: Terry Lee <Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk> <mailto:Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk>
>> To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
>> <cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk> <mailto:cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
>> Sent: Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 14:03
>> Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
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>> 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?
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>> I may be misunderstanding Mike¹s email (apologies if I am), but I don¹t think
>> we risk turning listeners into Œbigots' by broadcasting a message of support
>> and solidarity?
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>> I¹d 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.
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>> Terry Lee
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>> From: Mike Davison <mike at g1sbn.freeserve.co.uk>
>> Reply-To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
>> <cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk <mailto:cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk> >
>> Date: Wednesday, 29 June 2016 13:38
>> To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
>> <cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
>> 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.
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>> Mike Davison. Tempo FM.
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>> On 29/06/2016 11:16, Ian Hickling wrote:
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>>> 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?
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>>>> > From: caroline.mitchell at sunderland.ac.uk
>>>> <mailto:caroline.mitchell at sunderland.ac.uk>
>>>> > To: cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
>>>> <mailto:cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
>>>> > Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:25:57 +0000
>>>> > Subject: Re: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
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>>>> > 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.
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>>>> > I think we need a strong slogan. I am impressed with this campaign at
>>>> the moment :
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>>>> http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/safetypin-the-simple-way-you-can-s
>>>> how-solidarity-with-the-uks-immigrant-population--ZJzeRPz6kHW
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>>>> > 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
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>>>> > If people are already producing jingles or programmes relating to this
>>>> it would be great to hear/hear about them.
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>>>> > Best wishes
>>>> > Caroline
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>>>> > Caroline Mitchell
>>>> > Senior Lecturer in Radio
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>>>> > 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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>>>> [cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] on behalf of Caroline Mitchell
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>>>> <mailto:caroline.mitchell at sunderland.ac.uk> ]
>>>> > Sent: 26 June 2016 13:09
>>>> > To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
>>>> > Subject: [cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
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>>>> > 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.
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>>>> > 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.
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>>>> > 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
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>>>> > 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
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