disable the illusion : engage the reality Media Circus weekend of Forums and Workshops in Melbourne http://www.antimedia.net/mediacircus/ Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th September Commencing on Election Day, the Media Circus weekend will be gathering people who create, critique and distribute independent and alternative media content that challenges, questions and expresses our culture, our society and the way we live. On Saturday, 18th September, speakers from a variety of experiences and backgrounds will encourage participation in the process of developing strategies and tactics for a stronger and more effective alternate media culture that is sensitive to the many issues relevant to our ever diverse population. International speakers, Geert Lovink (Holland) and Franny Armstrong (UK) will share their knowledge of independent media campaigns in Europe. Local speakers, including academics, media makers and campaigners who will discuss the constraints of mainstream media, and strategies and tactics towards individual and community expression. On Sunday, 19th September, workshops, skillsharing and focused sessions will enable community campaigners to familiarise themselves with media techniques and strategies. Internet, video, zine and poster making workshops will contribute towards the empowerment of independent media making. After the Media Circus weekend discussions and networking will continue via online mailings lists, websites, regular meetings and workshops. Satellite events will commence the following weekend in Sydney and later in Newcastle. Media Circus is about strengthening an active and independent media culture by encouraging existing media makers, organisations and individuals to meet, network, share ideas and resources. Where Media Circus Forum - 18 September 10am - 5.30pm Trades Hall Cnr Lygon and Victoria St. Media Circus Workshop - 19 September 11am - 5pm The Brunswick Warehouse 1a Little Gold St, Brunswick Media Circus is supported by: c2o (Community Communications Online) Toy Satellite VicNet Ska TV Experimenta Media Arts Contact Sam de Silva 0412 238 041 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andrew Garton 0409 948 280 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- - c2o - Community Communications Online - Bruce Morrison - PO Box 304 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Richmond 3121 - http://www.c2o.org LL.VI -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
