[if anyone feels like doing something more interesting this weekend than watching the Liberals and the ALP] MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA: disable the illusion : engage the reality Media Circus - A Weekend of Forums and Workshops http://www.antimedia.net/mediacircus/ list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday 18th Sept: 10am start at the Trades Hall Sunday 19th Sept: 11am start at Pink Palace Warehouse Commencing on Victoria's Election Day, the Media Circus weekend will be a gathering of 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. Geert has significant experience and knowledge in media theory, tactics and activism, and Franny was the director of the file 'McLibel Two World Collide', and is involved in the www.mcspotlight.org web site which has been described by Wired magazine as a blue print for activist websites. 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 and independent media makers 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 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) , websites, regular meetings and workshops. Satellite events will commence the following weekend in Sydney and later in Newcastle. Media Circus is about strengthening active and independent media culture by encouraging existing media makers, organisations and individuals to meet, network, share ideas and resources. The Trades Hall is on the corner of Lygon and Victoria Streets. The Forums commence at 10am - doors open at 9:15am on Saturday 18th September. The Pink Palace Warehouse is at 56-58 Eastment Street Northcote. The Workshops commence at 11am on Sunday 19th September. 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 Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
