[Imc-esf] IMC esf Call: 4 Days of Tactical Media Production @ the london ESF

Planet Mail planet-mail at pop3.poptel.org.uk
Tue Sep 21 06:45:10 PDT 2004 

Ok, look - I've asked the camden centre if they can find a room
that can be used as a creche, beyond the four we have - so far
no response about that.

but we have no guarentee as we are reluctant to use 25% of our
rooms for a creche.

we're aware of some parents from other spaces that would like
to look at the issue.

we put text into the call in the first place about a creche - sorry
you did not like the wording.

You suggested some text (which I and maybe others missed)
....so what about this text with slight changes that could be
included in call and on the wiki  etc etc

--------------

CHILDREN

Some of us will be bringing children  - we don't have a place for a creche 
yet,
but we will find something as close as possible. Help with child care will be
greatly appreciated. If you want to take part and have children, please bring
them! The more children there are the easier it will be to share child care,
and the more fun it will  be for the kids. Please bring some toys, your 
juggling
equipment, anything big and small people can use to have fun with!

Since this will be self-organised by parents, please contact as asap if you
think this would be useful for you and if you are able to help.
Mail: imc-esf at lists.indymedia.org


At 14:23 21/09/2004, Anna wrote:
>hi,
>
>i'm a bit confused now. the call is being sent around the world at the
>moment, without the changes i proposed, and there is still no reaction
>whatsoever.
>
>does that mean i'm free to do what i like, such as send another, changed
>call? or that i'm getting on everybody's nerves? should i stop? go on?
>do whatever pleases me without wanting to find a common ground?
>
>understand that in the UK people communicate and work in different ways?
>
>
>Anna
>
>
>Anna wrote:
>
> > hm.
> > does that mean 'yes'?
> > or 'no'?
> >
> > or do people simply not care?
> >
> > Anna
> >
> >
> > Anna wrote:
> >
> >>ah, ok - either i missed it or it has been added since :)
> >>
> >>still - asking people to say whether they would like to *participate* in
> >>child care isn't a very inviting phrase. after all we're not coming
> >>because we love to spend our time doing child care but because we want
> >>to participate *even though* we have children and we need help to be
> >>able to do that.
> >>
> >>but then - i can see it's there and that i'm probably simply too late
> >>now.. ;)
> >>
> >>i'll still suggest some changes - please send some quick reactions
> >>whether you agree or don't agree to add them!
> >>
> >>Anna
> >>
> >>
> >>Planet Mail wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>=============================================
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia @ the ESF: Four Days of Tactical Media Production
> >>>
> >>>Come and join us  from October 14th ­ 17th in London.
> >>>
> >>>We need your reporting, radio, photography, cables, ideas, enthusiasm 
> and more!
> >>>
> >>>@ The Camden Centre,
> >>>Judd St
> >>>Near Kings Cross,
> >>>London WC1
> >>>(and other locations!)
> >>>
> >>>At the heart of one of the worlds most techno-surveyed capital cities,
> >>>thousands of people from a huge array of social movements will gather in
> >>>London for this years European Social Forum.  Indymedia  is hosting a
> >>>four-day Indymedia centre (IMC) to facilitate reporting and DIY media
> >>>production around the ESF and other autonomous spaces and actions in 
> London.
> >>>
> >>>This call goes out to all the Indymedia and alt. media networks to
> >>>participate in organising, developing and experimenting with skill 
> sharing,
> >>>creating networks of alternative communication projects and campaigns, 
> and
> >>>producing grassroots media relevant to thousands of participants, a 
> global
> >>>audience and our social movements.
> >>>
> >>>Volunteers are needed to work on covering events, interventions, actions
> >>>and protests, to help co-ordinate, produce and publish video, audio and
> >>>photos, to help run spaces and self organise and create the media we want
> >>>to see.
> >>>
> >>>The IMC will be at the Camden Centre - located next to Kings Cross, in 
> the
> >>>Bloomsbury area (one of the two major ESF locations), and is one of a
> >>>number of autonomous spaces around the ESF.  There will also be a bar and
> >>>cheap food available, as well as social events and film screenings. 
> Further
> >>>IMC / alt. media production nodes will be located in other autonomous
> >>>venues, and additional spaces will be provided for some workshops and
> >>>training (more info on this soon).
> >>
> >>
> >>--> There will be a place for children and the people who are with them.
> >>It's not sure yet where this will be but we try to find a location as
> >>close as possible. Help with child care will be greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >>>The Camden centre also has an alternative programme of events in
> >>>collaboration with activists from the Indymedia uk network , developed to
> >>>counteract the lack of content addressing communication rights within the
> >>>European Social Forum programme, and address the rapid development of
> >>>technologically determined mechanisms such as mass-surveillance and
> >>>information control that increasingly shape and delimit our landscape of
> >>>civil liberties and participatory democracy.
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>The Camden Centre:
> >>>
> >>>The Camden Centre has been hired via collaboration with a variety of alt.
> >>>Media networks and Communication Rights advocacy and campaigning
> >>>groups.  The broad network is under the umbrella of the Media, Culture 
> and
> >>>Communication Rights Network (MCCRN).  As well as activists from the
> >>>Indymedia uk network, other groups involved include Privacy 
> International,
> >>>Association of Progressive Communications (APC), Article 19, 
> Association of
> >>>community radios (AMARC), WACC and the Electrohippes.
> >>>
> >>>As well as the IMC, the Camden Centre will be used by a the MCCRN too 
> host
> >>>a programme of events on Communication Rights and alternative media
> >>>(See  - http://www.efcr2004.net)
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>LOCATIONS AND PRACTICALITIES:
> >>>
> >>>The Camden centre is a large hall / conference space with a main hall
> >>>capacity of approximately 600 people, including capacity for info stalls
> >>>and some exhibition material.  There are also two sets of two rooms which
> >>>have a total capacity of 50 people and are the Indymedia spaces. There is
> >>>also a bar cafe area.
> >>>
> >>>NB Corporate Journalists will be allowed into the main hall and public
> >>>access Internet café.
> >>>
> >>>Bar / Public Access Internet C at fe:
> >>>There is a licensed bar area which will hold about 15 public access
> >>>computers with internet, an info-point, and seating.  There is also a
> >>>kitchen providing cheap food by the veggies collective.
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia Facilities:
> >>>If you’re coming to participate in the Indymedia centre, the Camden 
> centre
> >>>will be able to cater for a variety of needs, but you are expected to 
> help
> >>>create the media centre by participating in the co-ordination of the
> >>>reporting.
> >>>
> >>>The IMC will have morning meetings each day to plan and co-ordinate DIY
> >>>reporting and media production.
> >>>
> >>>The four rooms for media production are designated as:
> >>>
> >>>IMC Office
> >>>Dedicated reporting space (15-20 computers)
> >>>Priority Audio + Video production space (Please bring equipment YOU need)
> >>>Training room (at some times, reporting space when no trainings)
> >>>
> >>>NB The main hall will be no smoking during daytime programme. Smoking is
> >>>permitted in the Bar.
> >>>There will be no smoking in the four media production rooms.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >><cut>
> >>
> >>>NB there have been some requests for a creche for children. While 
> space is
> >>>limited, some people are working on the idea - if you would like to
> >>>participate in a self organised creche please let us know!
> >>
> >></cut>
> >>
> >>Children at Camden Centre
> >>
> >>Some of us will bring children  - we don't have a place for a creche
> >>yet, but we will find something as close as possible. If you want to
> >>take part and have children: please bring them! The more children there
> >>are the easier it will be to share child care, and the more fun it will
> >>be for the kids.
> >>We do need help with child care so please everyone consider spending
> >>some time helping so that everyone can participate in media activism.
> >>Please bring some toys, your juggling equipment, anything big and small
> >>people can use to have fun with!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Disabled Access:
> >>>The venue has disabled access via stair lift to the upper floors. If you
> >>>have specific needs please contact us as soon as possible.
> >>>Mail: imc-esf(atN0spam)lists.indymedia.org  (nb this is a public archive
> >>>email list)
> >>>
> >>>NB: There is no accommodation at the Camden Centre and the IMC will close
> >>>at different times each evening (these will be clearly advertised).
> >>>
> >>>==============================
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia as an autonomous space
> >>>
> >>>The Indymedia uk Network is working with a wide range of groups and other
> >>>networks who are building alternative autonomous spaces around the 
> European
> >>>Social Forum.  The aim is to create open spaces for networking, 
> exchanges,
> >>>celebration, thinking, and action with ways of organising and acting that
> >>>reflect our political visions, and that are united in standing for
> >>>grassroots self-organisation,  for diversity and inclusion, for direct
> >>>democracy and collective decision making based upon consensus.  In line
> >>>with these principles, the IMC will have morning meetings to plan and
> >>>co-ordinate DIY reporting and media production.
> >>>
> >>>The various autonomous spaces and initiatives do not have, nor represent,
> >>>one single unified position on the ESF but are however all united in the
> >>>knowledge of the ESF UK organising process as un-transparent,
> >>>non-participatory, and exclusionary. However we wish to state clearly 
> that
> >>>Indymedia is dedicated to respecting the value and supporting the energy,
> >>>diversity, and experiences of those attending the ESF.
> >>>
> >>>Bring Your Own!
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia London has very few financial resources, choosing to blag, 
> borrow
> >>>and share most spaces, equipment and materials. The media centre and the
> >>>Camden centre stalls, as well as the other autonomous spaces all need to
> >>>have a wide range of media to share, give away and distribute.  We would
> >>>encourage all those coming to participate in the four days to bring local
> >>>alt. media, leaflets, stickers, posters, CD's, films and all other
> >>>interesting and relevant material to distribute and share.
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>Other Media Production Locations
> >>>
> >>>Beyond ESF - Another Autonomous Space
> >>>This will be in North London - so it becomes the nearest autonomous space
> >>>to Alexandra Palace. There is a room with internet connectivity that 
> can be
> >>>used as an IMC / alt. media space for reporting and co-ordination. Some
> >>>computers should be supplied by imc london, other space will be for
> >>>laptops. London Hacklab is interested in helping co-ordinate and install.
> >>>The Beyond ESF space itself will have food for donations, daily 
> programming
> >>>and events, evening assemblies, entertainments and films.
> >>>- see http://www.altspaces.net
> >>>
> >>>AMARC and the Community Media Association are trying to gain a space 
> inside
> >>>Alexandra Palace to webstream radio from.
> >>>
> >>>RampArt Social Centre in East London is another indymedia access 
> point, and
> >>>willing to accomodate volunteers who come early to help set up.
> >>>Rampart Street, London E1 2LA
> >>>http://rampart.omxtra.net/
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>Registration for the Official ESF Media Centre
> >>>
> >>>Accreditiation to the Official ESF Media Centre at Alexandra Palace is
> >>>supposed to be available to all alt. Media and community media activists
> >>>and reporters (after a big lobbying effort by media activists). It now
> >>>seems that there will only be 20-25 computers in the official media 
> centre,
> >>>but with around 50  internet connections provided for laptops.
> >>>
> >>>NB Accreditiation will allow you to access the media centre and use the
> >>>facilities, as well as attending the official press conferences. It will
> >>>not provide you with the free travel card which is available for the 
> first
> >>>20,000 people buying tickets.
> >>>
> >>>You can register via the offical media centre if you have a press card 
> here:
> >>>http://www.fse-esf.org/en/esf.shtml?x=1744
> >>>
> >>>If you dont have a press card, sending a covering letter explaining your
> >>>publication / group should suffice.
> >>>
> >>>NOTE: If you have any problems gaining accreditation for the official 
> media
> >>>centre please contact Indymedia London as quickly as possible and we will
> >>>try and help: Mail: imc-esf(atN0spam)lists.indymedia.org  (nb this is a
> >>>public archive email list)
> >>>
> >>>To read the history and background of the official esf media centre and
> >>>other media and tech lobbying by activists see:
> >>>http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/09/297814.html
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>Accommodation
> >>>
> >>>London, as the one of the most expensive, gentrified cites in the world,
> >>>suffers from a severe lack of living space.  Most of the accommodation
> >>>options around the time of the ESF lie either within the official forum
> >>>itself (via a registration and payment process) where you may be able to
> >>>source discounted bed & breakfasts, hostels, a campsite (very far 
> away), or
> >>>some free communal spaces (church halls etc) for groups, or via the
> >>>autonomous spaces.
> >>>
> >>>The free accomodation for people buying tickets is on a first come first
> >>>served basis - so if you are buying a ticket, hurry up and apply!
> >>>For details see: http://www.fse-esf.org/en/esf.shtml?x=1690
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia is trying to find some home stay accommodation with priority 
> for
> >>>Indymedia Europeans, however this home stay is extremely limited and 
> spread
> >>>across London. Other accomodation should be available in social 
> centres and
> >>>squats, but there is no guarentee!
> >>>
> >>>All coming are highly encouraged to source your own accomodation. Please
> >>>let us know if you are coming, and if you need accomodation by adding you
> >>>details to the wiki at: 
> http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/Esf2004Visitors
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>Travel
> >>>
> >>>Location + Maps of Camden Centre, Alexandra Palace and other Spaces:
> >>>http://www.altspaces.net/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?pagename=Main.SpacesTravel
> >>>
> >>>As the ESF this year is in two main locations, Alexandra Palace in North
> >>>London and Bloomsbury in central London, autonomous spaces are also in a
> >>>variety of locations close to these main areas. Travel costs may well 
> be a
> >>>large expense for participants.
> >>>
> >>>Much of the ESF will be concentrated at Alexandra Palace in North London.
> >>>This will house most of the Plennaries and Seminars (which get 
> simultaneous
> >>>translation), as well as many of the exhibition stalls and cultural
> >>>events.  All of the ESF Workshops will be held in the 'Bloomsbury' area.
> >>>This is the area in central london from Kings Cross down to Holborn, 
> where
> >>>many of the london universities are located. There are some key venues
> >>>(like Trade Union Congress (TUC) House) where larger events will take
> >>>place. It is expected that some stalls will also be located here as 
> well as
> >>>several cultural events.
> >>>
> >>>The first 20,000 people to buy tickets for the official ESF in London
> >>>before 1st October will receive a travel card allowing free travel 
> anywhere
> >>>in London on the Underground, buses and railways on 15, 16 and 17 
> October -
> >>>worth about as much as buying the cheap concession ESF ticket at £20
> >>> - see: http://www.fse-esf.org/en/register/
> >>>
> >>>An Offpeak rate (ie after 9.30am) daily travelcard which covers the main
> >>>areas and central london costs £4.50. However the ESF will start each
> >>>morning before this time, and so a Peak rate daily travelcard will cost
> >>>£6.40. There is also a weekend card and other schemes available - ask at
> >>>any tube station.
> >>>
> >>>Bus Travel:
> >>>Tickets can be bought in advance at many newsagents in London, most buses
> >>>will allow you to buy tickets on board, but others require you to 
> purchase
> >>>tickets in advance, there are machines by the bus stops where this is
> >>>necessary.
> >>>
> >>>Single bus ticket costs £1 (this is one journey on one bus).   A book 
> of 6
> >>>single bus tickets ("bus saver") costs £4.20
> >>>A one day bus pass costs £2.50.  A one week bus pass costs £9.50
> >>>
> >>>It can be difficult to travel for free in London, all buses either have
> >>>conductors on board or you need to pay when boarding, and almost all 
> train
> >>>and tube stations have staffed gates and electonic barriers. Fines can be
> >>>imposed for travelling without a ticket, from £10 upwards.
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>Programme at Camden Centre:
> >>>
> >>>See link for programme of events over the four days at the Camden Centre:
> >>>http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/ImcUkEsfCamdenFlyer
> >>>(more details to be confirmed soon)
> >>>
> >>>---
> >>>
> >>>Thursday 14th October 9.15am-6.30pm
> >>>
> >>>The European Forum of Communication Rights (EFCR) takes place the day
> >>>before the start of the European Social Forum, and tackles one of the 
> most
> >>>important questions: how to bring together those working at different
> >>>levels on communication rights - from grass roots activists working on
> >>>practical projects and street level campaigns, to those engaged in 
> lobbying
> >>>and advocacy, to researchers and academics. Starting the day a series of
> >>>keynote speakers, presentations and open-floor discussions will establish
> >>>what is at stake in the information revolution: who owns what, who has 
> the
> >>>power, and what it means for us all.
> >>>
> >>>"As the movement around Communications Rights gathers momentum, a 
> multitude
> >>>of campaigns are confronting the same issues from a variety of 
> directions."
> >>>
> >>>Focusing on the global issues of Security and the Surveillance State,
> >>>Migration and Borders, and the Corporatisation of our Communication 
> spaces
> >>>and knowledge, the event aims to find common ground that links these 
> varied
> >>>strands together to produce vibrant, relevant and powerful campaigns.
> >>>
> >>>---
> >>>
> >>>Friday explores the emergence of the resistance to technologies of 
> control,
> >>>looking at tactics, tools and techniques, focusing on Infowar and Signal
> >>>Jamming, Electronic Commons, IP and Bio Piracy, Biometric ID Cards, 
> Gender
> >>>and Technology, and Tactical and Alternative Media. Friday night will see
> >>>an evening of entertainment with comedy, music, films and a special 
> set of
> >>>presentations and performance from migrant networks, sans papiers, and
> >>>people from the global south.
> >>>
> >>>---
> >>>
> >>>Saturday will include the 10th anniversary celebration of the respected
> >>>alternative media project www.SchNEWS.org.uk with a full afternoon
> >>>conference.. Later that evening they kick off their birthday fundraiser
> >>>party in a venue south of the river.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>============================
> >>>
> >>>LINKS AND CONTACTS:
> >>>
> >>>IMC Media Centre organising wiki website:
> >>>http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkImcEsf
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia mailing list:
> >>>http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-esf
> >>>
> >>>EFCR website:
> >>>http://www.efcr2004.net
> >>>
> >>>EFCR contact:
> >>>info@(nospamplease)efcr2004.net
> >>>
> >>>Indymedia UK Network:
> >>>http://www.indymedia.org.uk
> >>>
> >>>Autonomous Spaces and Initiatives:
> >>>http://www.altspaces.net
> >>>
> >>>Official ESF website:
> >>>http://www.fse-esf.org
> >>>
> >>>Unofficial ESF website:
> >>>http://www.esf2004.net
> >>>
> >>>Location + Maps of Camden Centre, Alexandra Palace and other Spaces:
> >>>http://www.altspaces.net/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?pagename=Main.SpacesTravel
> >>>
> >>>Previous Media Labs:
> >>>http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/DiyMediaLabs
> >>>
> >>>
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