Commons Knowledge

February 2006, no.2

Upcoming events

• Forum on open content, part of the Open Knowledge Foundation forum series

  • What: A chance to discuss what open content means, how we can best create, distribute and promote open content, and more. With speakers: Paula LeDieu (iCommons), Cory Doctorow (Writer and Campaigner), Tom Chance (RemixReading and Free Culture UK) and Jennifer Rigby (BBC Creative Archive)

  • When: Wednesday 22nd February 2006, 7-9pm

  • Where: Stanhope Centre, Marble Arch, London, W2 2HH. (Directions) (Map)

  • More information: http://www.openknowledgefoundation.org/okforums/content/

• Node.l

  • What: A festival of open, collaborative media arts and infrastructure in London.
  • When: Throughout March 2006.
  • Where: Venues thoughout London.

  • More information: http://nodel.org/

• Deptford.TV

  • What: A database documentary on the regeneration of Deptford in South-East London.
  • When: Throughout March 2006.
  • Where: Venues thoughout Deptford.

  • More information: http://deptford.tv

• Remix Reading open media lab

  • What: Come and learn how to use arty free software, or show off your skills to others, at our first open media lab. Just turn up with an open mind.
  • When: Saturday 4th March 2006, 10am-4pm

  • Where: Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading (web site)

  • More information: http://www.remixreading.org/node/708

• Remix Art Competition

  • What: A competition looking for the best visual remixes of Reading's local area and of a selection of local art. The eleven best pieces will be an exhibition in April.
  • When: Deadline is 6th April 2006.
  • Where: The show will be at Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, Reading.

  • More information: http://www.remixreading.org/node/714

Free culture in the UK news

• "As the UK government reviews patent and copyright law to boost Britain's creative economy, Becky Hogge says democratic access to knowledge ought to benefit too."

  • http://www.opendemocracy.net/media/free_culture_3266.jsp

• "CNUK relaunches as a free culture and free software project"

  • http://cnuk.org

Event feedback

• Remix Reading held their first open media lab with just two PCs as part of the relaunch of a local arts centre. People with varied backgrounds showed interest in free software and free culture. Read Tom's writeup here

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