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The Making of Live Events: Introducing the Industry to the Next Generation

The Making of Live Events: Introducing the Industry to the Next Generation 810 550 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a gig? This video unveils lesser-known job opportunities in Live Events, exploring the behind-the-scenes roles that make events go from paper to reality. Source: Adlib are one of the most well-known and respected names in the event production industry and are recognised as experts in hire,…

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You’re been Lied about 5G

You’re been Lied about 5G 1808 1008 SOS - Save our Spectrum

A good and accurate analysis of how the mobile industry has lied to us about 5G. The same is now happening with 6G!

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EU – Commission comments on PMSE requirements: 92.3 MHz “at least”

EU – Commission comments on PMSE requirements: 92.3 MHz “at least” 800 534 SOS - Save our Spectrum

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/105 of 22 January 2025 2025/105 (9) The Commission, in its Communication of 26 September 2012 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (5), recognised cultural and creative industries as one of Europe’s most dynamic economic sectors and an essential…

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SOS in contact with new EU Vice-President Henna Virkkunen

SOS in contact with new EU Vice-President Henna Virkkunen 2667 1716 SOS - Save our Spectrum

In December 2024, the EU got a new Commission. Henna Virkkunen is now responsible for frequencies and spectrum. “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” contacted the Commissioner directly. Virrkunen has now given assurances that she recognizes the crucial role that the sub-700 MHz band plays in Europe’s cultural ecosystem. The EU “recognizes the valuable contribution that…

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Announcing The North American Spectrum Alliance

Announcing The North American Spectrum Alliance 500 245 SOS - Save our Spectrum

A frequency alliance has now also been formed in North America. This includes broadcasting and the culture/event industry. Like the alliances in Germany and Austria. Good luck to our colleagues in Canada, the USA and Mexico! https://nabanet.com/announcing-the-north-american-spectrum-alliance/ The Mission of the Spectrum Alliance: https://nabanet.com/naspa/  

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This Is Music Report Reveals Sector Contributes Record £7.6 Billion To UK Economy

This Is Music Report Reveals Sector Contributes Record £7.6 Billion To UK Economy 998 704 SOS - Save our Spectrum

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has released its annual economic report, This is Music 2024. The report outlines the huge economic contribution the UK music industry makes to the economy. It was a stellar year for live music with artists such as Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Harry Styles, Blur, and Pink,…

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French and European culture: an outlook for 2025

French and European culture: an outlook for 2025 2560 1707 SOS - Save our Spectrum

It has been a longstanding tradition to start the New Year by extending all kinds of wishes. In the realm of culture, how not to wish that the festivals of the summer 2025 will stay, or possibly improve, the course of last summer? The just published provisional accounts building on a recent survey taken by…

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Thuringia in Germany: Political agreement for cultural frequencies

Thuringia in Germany: Political agreement for cultural frequencies 1400 490 SOS - Save our Spectrum

The new state government in Thuringia will campaign for cultural frequencies. This is stated by the political parties CDU, BSW and SPD in their – so called – “coalition agreement”. It states (page 103): “We also recognize the increasing demand for frequencies for the cultural as well as event industry and are committed to providing…

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46,000 items of wireless equipment (!!!) in use during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris

46,000 items of wireless equipment (!!!) in use during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 1920 1294 SOS - Save our Spectrum

This was announced today by the French regulator ANFR: “Nearly 1,300 appointments were made to check nearly 46,000 items of wireless equipment. In all, more than 54,000 tags were affixed to this equipment, such as the wireless microphones used by journalists commenting on the events or artists performing at the ceremonies.” https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/jeux-olympiques-et-paralympiques-lanfr-a-sorti-le-grand-jeu  

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Interview with Joe Frans, Spectrum Insights Africa: “Unilateral decisions in Europe will not be helpful.”

Interview with Joe Frans, Spectrum Insights Africa: “Unilateral decisions in Europe will not be helpful.” 2519 1865 SOS - Save our Spectrum

  As editor of “Spectrum Insights Africa,” what do you want to achieve? “We believe that a meaningful dialogue is essential to ensuring adequate spectrum for PMSE and Digital Terrestrial Television. My goal is to lead the discussion around spectrum management, regulation, and innovation in Africa. I want to bridge the gap between the technical…

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