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[[File:RFT logo.png|thumb|The most branded radio station in an unbranded non commercial space|left|375x375px]][http://www.radiofreetankwa.com/ Radio Free Tankwa] is AfrikaBurn's community radio station and broadcasts daily during AfrikaBurn the event. When you're in Tankwa Town, it's the best place to find out the latest burn schedule, discover which theme camp is hosting a drinks party and what the Tankwa Town rush hour traffic is like. '''Don't forget to bring an old radio to AfrikaBurn so you can tune in'''  
[[File:RFT logo.png|thumb|The most branded radio station in an unbranded non commercial space|left|375x375px]][http://www.radiofreetankwa.com/ Radio Free Tankwa] is AfrikaBurn's community radio station and broadcasts daily during AfrikaBurn the event. When you're in Tankwa Town, it's the best place to find out the latest burn schedule, discover which theme camp is hosting a drinks party and what the Tankwa Town rush hour traffic is like. '''Don't forget to bring an old radio to AfrikaBurn so you can tune in'''  


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Anyone can host a show on Radio Free Tankwa or help out. Pop into the radio caravan by off-centre camp and find out how to sign up and be a DJ on the most faulty radio station in the Karoo.  
Anyone can host a show on Radio Free Tankwa or help out. Pop into the radio caravan by off-centre camp and find out how to sign up and be a DJ on the most faulty radio station in the Karoo.  


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During the year, Radio Free Tankwa broadcasts 24/7 and hosts daily live shows from our burner community that are often rebroadcast on [https://shoutingfire.com/ Shouting Fire], the global burner radio network. We play old interviews, a wide range of eclectic, esoteric and downright weird content - basically, a reflection of the content you'd expect to hear at AfrikaBurn itself.
During the year, Radio Free Tankwa broadcasts 24/7 and hosts daily live shows from our burner community that are often rebroadcast on [https://shoutingfire.com/ Shouting Fire], the global burner radio network. We play old interviews, a wide range of eclectic, esoteric and downright weird content - basically, a reflection of the content you'd expect to hear at AfrikaBurn itself.


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'''You can listen to Radio Free Tankwa now by [http://www.radiofreetankwa.com/listen.html clicking here.]'''
'''You can listen to Radio Free Tankwa now by [http://www.radiofreetankwa.com/listen.html clicking here.]'''
[[File:RFT signboard.jpg|thumb|The RFT daily schedule]]
[[File:RFT signboard.jpg|thumb|The RFT daily schedule]]


== History == <!--T:5-->
== History ==
One of the first radio stations in Tankwa Town was Radio ARR, which began life as a theme camp created by the Camp Chaos crew. This led to multiple formal and informal complaints about the quality of music and content on the Binnekring airwaves. Soon after, Radio ARR working together with the AfrikaBurn communications lead Travis Lyle collaborated and grew the project into Radio Free Tankwa, quickly becoming an important information and safety resource for AfrikaBurn participants on site in Tankwa Town.
One of the first radio stations in Tankwa Town was Radio ARR, which began life as a theme camp created by the Camp Chaos crew. This led to multiple formal and informal complaints about the quality of music and content on the Binnekring airwaves. Soon after, Radio ARR working together with the AfrikaBurn communications lead Travis Lyle collaborated and grew the project into Radio Free Tankwa, quickly becoming an important information and safety resource for AfrikaBurn participants on site in Tankwa Town.
[[File:Afrikaburn 2019 JonxPillemer-1355.jpg|thumb|Chief Engineer Scott manning the RFT radio tower|539x539px]]
[[File:Afrikaburn 2019 JonxPillemer-1355.jpg|thumb|Chief Engineer Scott manning the RFT radio tower|539x539px]]




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As with everything else AfrikaBurn, Radio Free Tankwa is run entirely by a fantastic team of volunteers:
As with everything else AfrikaBurn, Radio Free Tankwa is run entirely by a fantastic team of volunteers:


==  Notable DJ's and shows through the years: == <!--T:7-->
==  Notable DJ's and shows through the years: ==
[https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/the-hedmekaniks-sunday-send-off DJ Hedmekanik]
[https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/the-hedmekaniks-sunday-send-off DJ Hedmekanik]


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The Sheriff
The Sheriff


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[https://www.mixcloud.com/princessandthebigblue/ Princess and the Big Blue]
[https://www.mixcloud.com/princessandthebigblue/ Princess and the Big Blue]


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Billy Bueno & Dank Hank
Billy Bueno & Dank Hank


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Maurice and his sad songs
Maurice and his sad songs


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Sheik Money
Sheik Money


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Sunshine
Sunshine


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Red Al
Red Al


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Jade Adami
Jade Adami


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[https://soundcloud.com/checherry Che Cherry]
[https://soundcloud.com/checherry Che Cherry]


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The Dungeon Master
The Dungeon Master


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The Cult of the Golden Calf
The Cult of the Golden Calf


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Jews for Techno
Jews for Techno


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Loic 2D
Loic 2D


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Poeslekker Meow Meow
Poeslekker Meow Meow


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[https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/dirtylicious-cleans-up-in-the-rft-caravan Dirtylicious]
[https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/dirtylicious-cleans-up-in-the-rft-caravan Dirtylicious]






== The current RFT crew == <!--T:23-->
== The current RFT crew ==
Hedmekanik
Hedmekanik


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The Brain
The Brain


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Shower Q guy
Shower Q guy


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General Feelgood
General Feelgood


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Corporal Blitz
Corporal Blitz


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Patrick Scott
Patrick Scott


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Princess
Princess


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The Sheriff
The Sheriff


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Hippy Trap
Hippy Trap


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Bobzilla (of Shouting Fire fame)
Bobzilla (of Shouting Fire fame)


==  Founding Radio Free Tankwa members == <!--T:33-->
==  Founding Radio Free Tankwa members ==
Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik)
Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik)


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Mark Mostert
Mark Mostert


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Wayne
Wayne


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Bishop Loon
Bishop Loon


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Patrick Scott
Patrick Scott


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Thomas Birch
Thomas Birch


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Brian Palmer
Brian Palmer


==  International Radio Free Tankwa DJ's == <!--T:40-->
==  International Radio Free Tankwa DJ's ==
Ciaran Norris ([https://www.mixcloud.com/ciaranj2/ Mix Life Crisis])
Ciaran Norris ([https://www.mixcloud.com/ciaranj2/ Mix Life Crisis])


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Robot Bennett
Robot Bennett
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Revision as of 09:56, 12 September 2022

The most branded radio station in an unbranded non commercial space

Radio Free Tankwa is AfrikaBurn's community radio station and broadcasts daily during AfrikaBurn the event. When you're in Tankwa Town, it's the best place to find out the latest burn schedule, discover which theme camp is hosting a drinks party and what the Tankwa Town rush hour traffic is like. Don't forget to bring an old radio to AfrikaBurn so you can tune in

Anyone can host a show on Radio Free Tankwa or help out. Pop into the radio caravan by off-centre camp and find out how to sign up and be a DJ on the most faulty radio station in the Karoo.

During the year, Radio Free Tankwa broadcasts 24/7 and hosts daily live shows from our burner community that are often rebroadcast on Shouting Fire, the global burner radio network. We play old interviews, a wide range of eclectic, esoteric and downright weird content - basically, a reflection of the content you'd expect to hear at AfrikaBurn itself.

You can listen to Radio Free Tankwa now by clicking here.

The RFT daily schedule

History

One of the first radio stations in Tankwa Town was Radio ARR, which began life as a theme camp created by the Camp Chaos crew. This led to multiple formal and informal complaints about the quality of music and content on the Binnekring airwaves. Soon after, Radio ARR working together with the AfrikaBurn communications lead Travis Lyle collaborated and grew the project into Radio Free Tankwa, quickly becoming an important information and safety resource for AfrikaBurn participants on site in Tankwa Town.

Chief Engineer Scott manning the RFT radio tower


As with everything else AfrikaBurn, Radio Free Tankwa is run entirely by a fantastic team of volunteers:

Notable DJ's and shows through the years:

DJ Hedmekanik

The Sheriff

Princess and the Big Blue

Billy Bueno & Dank Hank

Maurice and his sad songs

Sheik Money

Sunshine

Red Al

Jade Adami

Che Cherry

The Dungeon Master

The Cult of the Golden Calf

Jews for Techno

Loic 2D

Poeslekker Meow Meow

Dirtylicious


The current RFT crew

Hedmekanik

The Brain

Shower Q guy

General Feelgood

Corporal Blitz

Patrick Scott

Princess

The Sheriff

Hippy Trap

Bobzilla (of Shouting Fire fame)

Founding Radio Free Tankwa members

Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik)

Mark Mostert

Wayne

Bishop Loon

Patrick Scott

Thomas Birch

Brian Palmer

International Radio Free Tankwa DJ's

Ciaran Norris (Mix Life Crisis)

Robot Bennett

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