I swoon for Jamie Woon…
As heard on Benji B’s most recent Radio 1 programme – a Jamie Woon special.
Inspiring Innovation with BBC A&M Interactive
The meeting was a lot more open than usual, with staff encouraged to tweet or text their feedback while the event was taking place. We put a big plasma screen on the left of stage, and via the genius of Richard Morland and Steve Bowbrick, a hashtag for the day #amint and visible tweets, the virtual conversation kicked off and didn’t let up until well after the event. There were about 400 comments over the course of the day, and many more after the event had ended. Lots of people shared their thoughts, observations and links about innovation through our (very innovative) virtual live conversation.
Guest speakers included Vicky Williamson talking about having an #earworm, Tom Taylor talking Newspaper Club, Alastair Dant on how The Guardian visualised tweets for the World Cup (waaay more entertaining to follow than the onscreen commentary methinks), and Michelle You talking all things Songkick. We also sent staff off to see how innovation happens at Absolute Radio Labs, the Media Trust, and the Telegraph; and to talk about innovation with our friends from PhD, Poke and Somethin’ Else.
An innovative knees-up
Right. So I don’t usually talk work on here, but I am aware of the guidelines for communication and talking about the BBC in public, so here goes. I’ve been working in Audio & Music Interactive for the last six months, it’s been such a fascinating experience, I felt I had to write about some of it. Soon I’ll be producing an internal “knees up” and the plan is to do something around the theme Innovation.
time for music video goodness
music video goodness – it makes a girl feel better after what has been a very intense week. It’s all over the news, but in case you missed it, read all about the Strategy Review on The Guardian website here.
young radio peeps, take note!
In conjunction with the Student Radio Association, the Red Bull Music Academy is offering ten pairs of trips to London for British students working in radio, to get involved with the RBMA Radio team for a unique broadcasting experience.
lorn. still amazing.
15 minute LORN mix on the Brainfeeder website from Mary Anne Hobbs show on BBC Radio 1.
floating points at BBC maida vale
I came across a Gilles Peterson show featuring a special Floating Points live session, recorded at the BBC studios in Maida Vale.
Benji B’s Deviation party on TONIGHT
This is a great night out, if you can bear dealing with a hangover at work the next day… More info at the Deviation blog
BBC funding for ‘urban’ music makers..
The 2009 BBC Urban Music Talent Scheme launched in May and for the first time, the scheme is open to everyone rather than selecting applicants via nomination. The initiative calls for aspiring performers, producers or promoters aged 18 to 30, who are active in the urban music scene, to apply for bursaries and support.
Bonkers is right!
Dizzee Rascal ‘Bonkers’ new tune out 18th May, 2009
