Radio Lab

Between growing capitalistic tendencies in the sector and the increasingly obvious political interference of certain States, the European media landscape is going through a series of crises. Many independent media are evolving in this context, continuing to operate despite these threats. The Sphera network, which brings together a number of them, is giving them the opportunity to speak at this Sphera Media Lab, particularly during this discussion which aims to take stock of the independent press in certain countries where media freedom is in decline. It is a way of shedding light on these situations and looking at possible avenues of resistance.

With:

Agnieszka Wiśniewska (Krytyka Polityczna I PL)

Pal Daniel Rényi (444 I HU)

Karl Van den Broeck (Apache I BE)

Moderation: Tine Hens (Historian & journalist I BE)

This panel will centre the ways to provide meaningful support to a scene affected by war. Taking part in the conversation will be Ukrainian cultural scene representatives Tanya Voytko and Nastya Zamorska, and Odesa-based artist undo despot, who will join in via a video call. Basing on personal experience of the speakers, this talk will concern the Ukrainian music scene in particular.

After more than a year of the Russian full-scale invasion, it still proves to be challenging to find ways of supporting those who remain in Ukraine by need or by choice. However, it is obvious that that's where help is most needed. We will speak about how virtue signalling, tokenism and eurocentrism differ from support, exchange and active engagement, while exploring the ways to help and uphold the voices of those who are creating culture under missiles and bombs.

With:

undo despot

Tanya Voytko

Moderators:

Paul Georg

Nastya Zamorska

Created with the artist Nastia, an iconic figure of the Ukrainian electronic scene, this exchange focuses on how alternative artistic scenes, particularly the club culture in Ukraine, have mobilized since February 24, 2022. More than a year after the start of Russia's massive invasion of the country, multiple solidarity networks continue to operate throughout Ukraine. The youth have found ways to keep dancing, clubs continue to operate, community radios continue to broadcast music from local DJs, and artists continue to create. This situation demonstrates the strength of a people, their courage and positivity despite adversity. By showing how many actors in Ukrainian society are taking part in the current war effort, this discussion aims to understand how a Ukrainian collective imagination is shaped, motivated by the refusal of any form of fatalism.

With: Nastia (DJ and producer, UA)

Vadym Chynonyi (Laboratorium, UA)

Moderator: Vlad Fisun (journalist, UA)

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.

From 17 to 19 May 2023, Nuits sonores Lab presented 3 days of discussions, workshops, conferences and formats blending debate and music in Lyon.

60 artists, activists, thinkers, journalists and actors from the independent culture sector all over Europe echoed the vibrations currently being felt around the world.