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[[File:RFT logo.png|thumb|The most branded radio station in an unbranded space|left|375x375px]][http://www.radiofreetankwa.com/ Radio Free Tankwa] is AfrikaBurn's community radio station and broadcasts daily during the event. | [[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''' | ||
Anyone can host a show or help out. Pop into the radio caravan and find out how to sign up and be a DJ on the | 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 hosts daily live shows from our burner community that are often rebroadcast on Shouting Fire, the global burner radio network. | 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. | ||
'''You can listen to Radio Free Tankwa 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 == | |||
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|Founding member Patrick Scott manning the RFT radio tower|539x539px]] | |||
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: == | |||
[https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/the-hedmekaniks-sunday-send-off DJ Hedmekanik],The Sheriff, [https://www.mixcloud.com/princessandthebigblue/ Princess and the Big Blue], Billy Bueno & Dank Hank, Maurice and his sad songs, Thank Glob it's Fire Day, Thicker Than Lube, Sheik Money, Sunshine, General Feelgood and Mistress, Red Al, Jade Adami, [https://soundcloud.com/checherry Che Cherry], The Cult of the Golden Calf, Jews for Techno, Loic 2D, Poeslekker Meow Meow, [https://soundcloud.com/radiofreetankwa/dirtylicious-cleans-up-in-the-rft-caravan Dirtylicious], DJ Groot Track, Steve hippytrap, Blitz & Posduif, Red eye Jedi & Ice Queen, he Dungeon Master, Desert cat, DJ Crucifixion and Son, Sommertimers, Tankwa town at 10, Bobzilla, Tankwa Town at 10, Diplo, Stereo Steve, Captain Mono, Fuck off disco on two tone Sundays | |||
== The current RFT crew == | |||
General Feelgood (Station Manager) | |||
The | The Brain (Minister of Propaganda) | ||
Captain Mono (Caravan Manager) | |||
Corporal Blitz (Audio Engineer) | |||
Princess (Technical Support) | |||
Bobzilla (of Shouting Fire fame) (Grand Vizier) | |||
== Gathering Space == | |||
Tanlkwa in 2016, the midst of all its barren beauty stands a lone caravan, a beacon of life and energy amidst the desolate landscape. This is no ordinary caravan; it goes by the name Kiff Richards. | |||
Kiff Richards, a name whispered among desert travelers and nomads alike, is not just any caravan - it's a sanctuary for those seeking solace in the wilderness. What sets Kiff Richards apart from its peers is not just its sturdy exterior or comfortable interior but what lies within - a thriving Radio Free Tankwa. | |||
The wind pump tower known as El-Tin John stands as a solitary sentinel, its imposing structure dominating the landscape it overlooks. This towering edifice serves multiple purposes, from supporting a formidable FM mast to housing powerful spotlights and electrical equipment capable of generating enough volts to power entire ecosystems. However, beneath its facade of utility lies a (not) dangerous (but) jury-rigged nature, shrouding El-Tin John in mystery and intrigue. | |||
Listeners can expect to indulge in the nostalgia of vintage mono wave sounds as they enjoy the carefully crafted audio adventure put together by these industry veterans. The combination of technical skill and charismatic delivery makes Radio Tools stand out in the world of radio entertainment. | |||
The | |||
== Founding Radio Free Tankwa members == | |||
Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik) | Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik) | ||
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Thomas Birch | Thomas Birch | ||
Brian Palmer | Brian Palmer (The Brain) | ||
Ciaran Norris (Mix Life Crisis) | == International Radio Free Tankwa DJ's == | ||
Ciaran Norris ([https://www.mixcloud.com/ciaranj2/ Mix Life Crisis]) | |||
Robot Bennett | Robot Bennett | ||
Latest revision as of 11:02, 1 April 2024
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.
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.
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, Thank Glob it's Fire Day, Thicker Than Lube, Sheik Money, Sunshine, General Feelgood and Mistress, Red Al, Jade Adami, Che Cherry, The Cult of the Golden Calf, Jews for Techno, Loic 2D, Poeslekker Meow Meow, Dirtylicious, DJ Groot Track, Steve hippytrap, Blitz & Posduif, Red eye Jedi & Ice Queen, he Dungeon Master, Desert cat, DJ Crucifixion and Son, Sommertimers, Tankwa town at 10, Bobzilla, Tankwa Town at 10, Diplo, Stereo Steve, Captain Mono, Fuck off disco on two tone Sundays
The current RFT crew
General Feelgood (Station Manager)
The Brain (Minister of Propaganda)
Captain Mono (Caravan Manager)
Corporal Blitz (Audio Engineer)
Princess (Technical Support)
Bobzilla (of Shouting Fire fame) (Grand Vizier)
Gathering Space
Tanlkwa in 2016, the midst of all its barren beauty stands a lone caravan, a beacon of life and energy amidst the desolate landscape. This is no ordinary caravan; it goes by the name Kiff Richards.
Kiff Richards, a name whispered among desert travelers and nomads alike, is not just any caravan - it's a sanctuary for those seeking solace in the wilderness. What sets Kiff Richards apart from its peers is not just its sturdy exterior or comfortable interior but what lies within - a thriving Radio Free Tankwa.
The wind pump tower known as El-Tin John stands as a solitary sentinel, its imposing structure dominating the landscape it overlooks. This towering edifice serves multiple purposes, from supporting a formidable FM mast to housing powerful spotlights and electrical equipment capable of generating enough volts to power entire ecosystems. However, beneath its facade of utility lies a (not) dangerous (but) jury-rigged nature, shrouding El-Tin John in mystery and intrigue.
Listeners can expect to indulge in the nostalgia of vintage mono wave sounds as they enjoy the carefully crafted audio adventure put together by these industry veterans. The combination of technical skill and charismatic delivery makes Radio Tools stand out in the world of radio entertainment.
Founding Radio Free Tankwa members
Travis Lyle (DJ Hedmekanik)
Mark Mostert
Wayne
Bishop Loon
Patrick Scott
Thomas Birch
Brian Palmer (The Brain)
International Radio Free Tankwa DJ's
Ciaran Norris (Mix Life Crisis)
Robot Bennett