[access-uk] Re: Sight Village sensation podcast and live streaming

  • From: Jonathan <digitaltoast@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:07:54 +0100

Could I make a suggestion which would be easy to implement, cost
literally a few pence a year extra in bandwidth, but would help people
greatly?

When a live stream isn't being broadcast, simply serve a static
low-bitrate file noting that the station is off-air and the times it
is on-air?

On 9 July 2010 10:27, Gordon Atkinson <g.atkinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Folks
>
> At present, Mushroom FM does not broadcast 24/7.
>
> Could it be that you are trying to access it at a time when there is no live
> stream.
>
> My apologies if it seems that I am insulting your intelligence.
>
> Gordon Atkinson
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andrew
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 10:10 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sight Village sensation podcast and live streaming
> Hi David
>
> I look forward to Brian's feedback, as I too, can not get the output from
> Windows Media or the Real Player.
>
> Andrew
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 9:34 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sight Village sensation podcast and live streaming
> Hi Brian,
>
> I have tryed to get onto the "mushroom FM internet radio" site and have not
> been abel to make it come on. So I will not be able to pick up the programes
> that you are doing from sight village.
>
> David Weston.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Brian Hartgen
> Sent: 07 July 2010 10:58
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Sight Village sensation podcast and live streaming
>
> Sight Village Podcast with a Difference!
>
>
>
> The Sight Village Sensation!
>
>
>
> At T&T Consultancy, we have become well-known over the years for producing
> our Sight Village podcast containing fun and informal chat about the event,
> product news, interviews with exhibitors, and much much more.  Thousands of
> people download the podcast every year and we are pleased to bring it to
> you!
>
>
>
> This time, we are going one step further!  In partnership with the Mushroom
> FM internet radio station, www.mushroomfm.com
>
> we will be streaming radio shows about Sight Village all next week starting
> on Monday 12 July.
>
>
>
> Mushroom FM is a high quality internet radio station containing shows
> produced by broadcasters who are excellent communicators, who love radio and
> present great music programmes!  It enjoys a very high profile on the
> internet particularly within the “blindness community” and is well-known for
> the fun, innovative and interactive ways in which the presenters interact
> with their audience.
>
>
>
> Sight Village sensation is going to be a lot of fun and we are really
> looking forward to bringing to you the sounds of the event live this year!
> We hope the shows will be very interactive with lots of room for you to
> participate whether you live in the UK or not!  Features include:
>
> •     A special show before Sight Village where hopefully you will tell us
> what you are looking forward to seeing at the event or seminars you would
> like to attend;
>
> •     A “special guest” each day from key access technology companies who
> not only will want to tell you about their product range but who will also
> be keen to take your questions via E-Mail or Twitter live on the air;
>
> •     Contributions from listeners and ourselves concerning the highlights
> of Sight Village 2010!
>
>
>
> If you are interested in how internet broadcasting works using accessible
> technology, you can always drop by the T&T Consultancy Ltd stand, located at
> zone 4 just as you walk through reception, and experience it for yourself as
> it happens!
>
>
>
> How You Can Get Involved
>
>
>
> If you are an exhibitor at Sight Village who would like to encourage people
> to visit your stand, someone who plans to attend or if you are just
> interested, there are lots of ways you can get involved to make this a truly
> interactive experience!
>
> •     During the programmes, you can send e-mail to:
>
> Enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> •     Throughout the shows, you can use Twitter and send messages to:
>
> @BrianHartgen
>
> or
>
> @TerryClasper
>
> •     If you are interested in taking part in the show which airs on Monday
> evening about Sight Village, perhaps by Skype or on the phone, you can let
> us know in advance by writing to:
>
> Enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> All shows will be available as podcasts too, so you can download them if you
> cannot listen live.  Hearing the programmes live however will ensure you can
> get fully involved in the interactive experience!
>
>
>
> Live Show Times
>
>
>
> In the event that show times should change, you should always check the
> “What’s On When” page on the Mushroom FM web site for the latest
> information.
>
>
>
> •     Monday: 5 PM to 8 PM.
>
> •     Tuesday: 3 PM to 5 PM.
>
> •     Wednesday: 3 PM to 5 PM.
>
> •     Thursday: 2.30 PM to 4 PM.
>
>
>
> So come on! Lets make this a fun and interactive virtual experience wherever
> you are in the world!
>
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