IFC AudioDocs 2023 – Latest details

By EBU: “Are you working at a public media broadcaster or as an independent or commercial audio maker? Have you recently produced factual audio storytelling such as a radio feature, audio documentary, podcast, radio stories or series? The event will take place in Reykjavik in May, bringing together documentary makers from across the globe to … More IFC AudioDocs 2023 – Latest details

IFC AudioDocs 2023 – CALL FOR PROPOSALS

If you would like the chance to have others listen to your work and give you feedback, then please enter your audio work for IFC AudioDocs 2023. We are open to entries from both public media/EBU Members and from independent/commercial audio makers who produce factual audio storytelling: a radio feature, a radio documentary, a podcast, … More IFC AudioDocs 2023 – CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Call out for 46th International Feature Conference (IFC) Rome, 24-28 May 2020

  Dear Colleagues, The 46th International Feature Conference (IFC) will take place on 24-28 May 2020 in Rome at the kind invitation of RAI (Italy). On behalf of Silvia Lahner (ORF/Austria), Chair of the EBU Features Group, please find attached the official invitation and the first important information about the Conference. Yours sincerely, Laurent Marceau … More Call out for 46th International Feature Conference (IFC) Rome, 24-28 May 2020

VIDEO EBU: Irish President Michael D. Higgins sent a video to welcome participants IFC2019

Irish President Michael D. Higgins sent a video (above) to welcome participants to the Emerald Isle. He told delegates that with its long tradition of storytelling, Ireland had a special affinity for the spoken word, as could be seen in people’s keen interest in radio programming. “Your Conference is a reminder that radio stations are a … More VIDEO EBU: Irish President Michael D. Higgins sent a video to welcome participants IFC2019

IFC 2018 – 2nd CALL + HOTEL INFO

As you know, the 44th International Feature Conference (IFC) will take place on 20-24 May 2018 in Prague at the kind invitation of Czech Radio. Please find attached the official invitation and the information about the Conference, including the call for entries (deadline for submitting your programmes is Friday, 23 February) [new deadline] Information regarding … More IFC 2018 – 2nd CALL + HOTEL INFO

‘NEW RADIO DAY 2015’ – 29 / 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

New Radio Day on ‘Personalised Radio’ [link to page ↗] By: DR. CHRISTIAN VOGG, Head of Radio Media Department, EURORADIO Dear colleagues,   I hope you still enjoy this lovely (and sometimes very hot) summer!   In seven weeks’ time this year’s EBU NEW RADIO DAY will open its doors in the vibrant city of … More ‘NEW RADIO DAY 2015’ – 29 / 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

EURORADIO 2014 – Charo Calvo winner ‘Ars Acustica Prix Palma’

The Prix Palma Ars Acustica is an international competition organized by the EURORADIO Ars Acustica Group to promote and honour outstanding productions of authors in the world of Ars Acustica: radio art, sound art, media art, text sound compositions, electroacoustic music, electronics, live electronica, etc. [READ MORE] 1st place: Charo Calvo for his work “Phonbiographie … More EURORADIO 2014 – Charo Calvo winner ‘Ars Acustica Prix Palma’

EA/MS 2013 – report: “EBU (6th) Master School docs reveal a fast-changing Europe”. Look forward to 7th

“Students from EUROVISION ACADEMY’s 2012-2013 Master School on Radio Features presented, for the first time, their own documentaries at this year’s International Features Conference (IFC) in Bergen, Norway on 15 May. This features, which were the result of a 10-month course at the Academy with award-winning radio journalists, reflected a young Europe that is increasingly … More EA/MS 2013 – report: “EBU (6th) Master School docs reveal a fast-changing Europe”. Look forward to 7th

EURORADIO 2013 – Suggestion of Laurent Marceau (EBU) about a new project: #WW1_Xange

EUROVISION / EURORADIO World War 1 archive exchange Dear all, I’m contacting you on the suggestion of Laurent Marceau, about a new project that may be of interest to you. EUROVISION and EURORADIO plan to create a multi-platform pool of TV / radio archive content relating to the First World War. Participating broadcasters would supply … More EURORADIO 2013 – Suggestion of Laurent Marceau (EBU) about a new project: #WW1_Xange

incoming message: 2013 Feb 13 is ‘World Radio Day’

by: CHRISTIAN VOGG Head of Radio – Media Department European Broadcasting Union Geneva, Switzerland “As you may know, UNESCO has proclaimed February 13 as World Radio Day to celebrate Radio as a medium. Now we are proud to tell you that this day has also been endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly as well. … More incoming message: 2013 Feb 13 is ‘World Radio Day’

IFC 2013 – Call for IFC, Bergen, Norway … all basic info together

Dear friends and colleagues,  Welcome to Norway and to the 39th edition of the International Feature Conference in Bergen. The International Feature Conference 2013 will take place at the Hotel Grand Terminus in Bergen, from Sunday 12th May – Thursday 16th May 2013.  The International Feature Conference is a forum for programme-makers, young and old, … More IFC 2013 – Call for IFC, Bergen, Norway … all basic info together

EBU to apply for Top Level Domain names .radio and .eurovision

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) today revealed plans to submit a robust application to acquire the .radio Top Level Domain name (TLD) for the global broadcast radio community. This application, which has the full backing of the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) and other relevant bodies, will stress that the .radio TLD would allow the EBU … More EBU to apply for Top Level Domain names .radio and .eurovision

EA/MS 2012 – The 13 young producers selected for the #EBU Master School on Radio Features will meet for the first time in Berlin.

2012-2013 EBU Master School on Radio Features 6th Edition 28 candidates from 13different countries have sent their application for the 6th edition of the EBU Master School on Radio Features. (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, UK) The selection committee met at VRT, Brussels early December to select the candidates. The … More EA/MS 2012 – The 13 young producers selected for the #EBU Master School on Radio Features will meet for the first time in Berlin.

The Radio Feature in the Digital Age International Think Tank Leipzig, 27 and 28 January 2012

Call for Registration    The Radio Feature in the Digital Age  International Think Tank Leipzig 27 and 28 January 2012   REPORTS HERE    The MEDIENSTIFTUNG der Sparkasse Leipzig and PRIX EUROPA in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union / EBU-UER invite you to join the  two day International Think Tank Leipzig on “The Radio … More The Radio Feature in the Digital Age International Think Tank Leipzig, 27 and 28 January 2012

Selected for the 2012 – 2013 EBU Master School on Radio features

<em>(by: Selection Committee who met in Brussels, on 6 December)</em> We are very pleased to tell you that the selected group comprises 13 producers coming from 10 different countries and from 11 stations (Radio France, ORF, VPRO Netherlands, RTE Ireland, Czech Radio, Radio24syv Denmark, RBB Berlin, VRT Belgium, BBC, Polish Radio Lublin, NTR Netherlands) to take part in the 2012 – … More Selected for the 2012 – 2013 EBU Master School on Radio features

Radio Netherlands Worldwide | Radio Netherlands 4 U

English Staff at Radio Netherlands Worldwide are concerned about the survival of part of our output. The Dutch government is planning to cut RNW’s budget by as much as 25 percent – and possibly more. This decision will be put to the Dutch parliament soon. It is already clear that Dutch-language broadcasts are under threat, … More Radio Netherlands Worldwide | Radio Netherlands 4 U

Celebration of 10 years of EBU Master School at the IFC 2011 in Hilversum + 7 VIDEOS

<p style=”text-align:right;”><strong>&nbsp;</strong>back to <a href=”http://ifc.posterous.com/2011-37th-ifc-hilversum-home&#8221; target=”_self”>IFC 2011 home</a></p> We would like to organize a drink for all IFC participants and EBU Master school participants who come for one day , on Monday 16 May . Drinks should be served at 5.45 pm, the reception will end at 7.xx pm.  We expect some 90 – 100 people.Drinks … More Celebration of 10 years of EBU Master School at the IFC 2011 in Hilversum + 7 VIDEOS

IFC ►|| 2011 37th, Hilversum ▩ HOME

37th IFC, Hilversum NL, May 15-19 Grand Opening Townhall Hilversum, Sunday, May 15  9 day local weather forecast –> overview related links … Before IFC 2011 conference May 15 TRANSPORT to Hilversum (and tranfer hotel). All details May 15/19 MAP Hilversum: train station / hotels / conference center / town hall (Google) May 16/19 SCHEDULE  Productions, … More IFC ►|| 2011 37th, Hilversum ▩ HOME

IFC 2011: The deadline for submitting radio feature/documentary productions … is 1st March.

The EBU Features Group will meet in Geneva on 7-8 March to select the productions which will be played at the IFC.  The deadline for submitting radio feature/documentary productions for possible inclusion in the listening sessions is 1st March. You will have to provide: o          1 ten-minute audio excerpto          An English translation of the excerpt providedo          A … More IFC 2011: The deadline for submitting radio feature/documentary productions … is 1st March.

CALL for 37th International Features Conference, Hilversum (NL), 15-19 May 2011

back to IFC 2011 home REGISTRATION IFC 2011 required: [closed]   Download applicationform: here or (mirror): here: [closed] Please be so kind to book your hotel (one of the 3 mentioned) and use the bookingnumber as mentioned. Please remember to send your completed applicationform  to:  – the hotel as well as to: – communicatie@omroep.nl deadlines: ‘Hotel’ April … More CALL for 37th International Features Conference, Hilversum (NL), 15-19 May 2011

Robert Matejka

Dear Beatrix, Hanna and Moritz, I am writing on behalf of the EBU Features Group to offer our deepest condolences on Robert’s death. He was a radio person of the highest calibre; a man of great intelligence, humour and wit. He will be sorely missed by his many colleagues and friends. Personally, I knew Robert … More Robert Matejka

Message

From: “Kirilow, Brigitte” <Brigitte.Kirilow@dradio.de> Dear colleagues, Our friend and colleague Robert Matejka died on Saturday, 29th of January. We should remember his work in radio drama and documentary, Robert was born in Orth/Dunabe, grew up in Linz think of his wife Beatrix Ackers-Matejka his children Hanna and Moritz. Brigitt Kirilow Deutschlandradio Kultur

EA/MS 2011 – EBU TRAINING Master Class: Transmedia Storytelling (8-9 February 2011, EBU, G…

Dear alumni and colleagues, You participated in the EBU Master School in the past and it was a great success! EBU TRAINING is organising an exciting 1-day  intensive course on Transmedia storytelling. This could be for you, if you are looking to expand your linear radio project into a transmedia experience… Have a look at … More EA/MS 2011 – EBU TRAINING Master Class: Transmedia Storytelling (8-9 February 2011, EBU, G…