[cma-l] CMA radio sanctuary campaign suggestion
Martin Parry
martin.parry at gmail.com
Thu Jun 30 12:12:51 BST 2016
Dear All,
I very much want to support the position Phil Shepherd takes on this; and
express my concern that so many of us are talking in terms of
self-censorship or narrowing the kinds of messages we relay.
One of the main reasons some of us have fought for and supported community
media for so many decades now is precisely the opposite: - to *extend* the
range of voices and views that are expressed and brought into public
debate.
As an original in the field, this is a philosophy that Swindon Viewpoint
has built on for 43 years.
No it isn't always comfortable and sometimes you pay a price, but we must
all grasp the nettle when necessary.
What after all is the point of our work if we are to be but a pale
imitation of the mainstream media?
www.swindonviewpoint.com
On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 8:02 PM, Phil Shepherd <phil at somersetfilm.com>
wrote:
> In reference to Mike’s 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 ‘ensure a right of access to production
> facilities and platforms for minority and marginalised groups, in order to
> promote and protect cultural diversity’.
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> 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 can’t 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.
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> I say all this not as any kind of criticism of anyone’s 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 can’t –
> shouldn’t – ignore it, or simply leave it to the authorities to give us
> their line on it. Instead let’s get our creative hats on and find all the
> ways we can to ‘promote and protect cultural diversity’.
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> In friendship
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> Phil
> Somerset Film
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> 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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> 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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> 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 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.
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> 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.
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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 wasn’t popular with everyone but it certainly
> got some people thinking.
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> 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.
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> *From:* Terry Lee <Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk> <mailto:Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk
> <Terry.Lee at beds.ac.uk>>
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> *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 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?
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> 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.
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> Cheers,
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> Terry Lee
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> University of Bedfordshire
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> *From: *Mike Davison <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.
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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
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> > 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-show-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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> > 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?
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> > Caroline Mitchell
> > Senior Lecturer in Radio
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