Military in Germany demands cultural frequencies / major dispute 1920 1280 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Military in Germany demands cultural frequencies / major dispute

Great unrest in Germany. The military there wants a share of the cultural frequencies. And this for peacetime. That would be disastrous for us. In recent weeks, “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” has spoken to authorities, politicians, associations and the press. We have said that culture and the event industry only have a small amount…

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Music Festivals in Europe – who owns what 1280 720 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Music Festivals in Europe – who owns what

An interesting overview of who is involved in the major festivals in Europe. https://www.vousnetespaslaparhasard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/V7_WEB_Carto-Festivals-europeens-EN.pdf Sad: “At least 60 Dutch festivals cancelled in 2024” https://www.iq-mag.net/2024/06/60-festivals-cancelled-2024/ “40 UK festivals have now been cancelled this summer – with over 170 disappearing in five years Without intervention, it’s predicted that the UK will see over 100 festivals disappear in…

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SOS holds talks in Australia 2160 1507 SOS - Save our Spectrum

SOS holds talks in Australia

“Save Our Spectrum” is becoming more international. After being represented in Europe (Luxembourg and Brussels) for many years, SOS founded sections in the USA and Africa in 2024. We have now found out about the situation regarding frequencies for culture and media in Australia. Our expert contact was Alex Masso, Executive Officer of the Australian…

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Ofcom licenses 2,000+ frequencies for Glastonbury 2560 1920 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Ofcom licenses 2,000+ frequencies for Glastonbury

The Glastonbury festival is one of the UK’s biggest cultural events – this year 210,000 people attended the event, which was headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA. And although the main Pyramid stage is where the festival’s biggest acts dust off their hits, the event is enormous, with festival-goers entertained by acts and performers…

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SOS in Africa: “Spectrum Insights Africa” launched 1403 674 SOS - Save our Spectrum

SOS in Africa: “Spectrum Insights Africa” launched

“Spectrum Insights Africa” is a newsletter, written exclusively for people with interest in the sub 700 MHz spectrum use and management in Africa. The newsletter will periodically include: Special reports with comprehensive analysis of current trends; Seminars to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange; Papers on spectrum management challenges and opportunities. Joe Frans from “Spectrum Insights…

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Germany’s statement on frequencies from January 31, 2024 1920 1284 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Germany’s statement on frequencies from January 31, 2024

Government of Germay way declaring the following: Question: “What measures is the Federal Government taking to permanently secure the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band for culture and broadcasting, as promised in the coalition agreement between the SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens and FDP, and what is the Federal Government’s position at European level regarding the permanent…

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