Re: [Swprograms] Sirius Canada (was 'An article from globetechnology.com')

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sad, but not unexpected, to see that the only new content will be music. Pity.

We already have enough music. What we really need is more spoken word
programming.

Digital radio here in Canada? It's a bit of a joke, really.

Yes, we have digital radio in the big cities here, but no one knows
about it and no one cares.

Getting info on the stations broadcasting in digital format is
difficult, surpassed only by the difficulty in getting receivers.
Radio Shack used to carry one portable model for under $100, but I
haven't seen it for quite some time.


73,
pb

On 13/06/05, jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As a reminder/primer, here is what Sirius Canada
> says will be added to their line-up in the way of
> Canadian content.  These channels are to be heard
> throughout North America.  A new feature I had not
> recalled seeing before is carriage of CBC Radio 3,
> which currently is only available over the internet
> (and possibly via digital radio in Canada).
> 
> John Figliozzi
> 
> -----------
> 
> "CBC/Radio-Canada's new SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels
> SIRIUS CANADA will offer an exclusive line-up of
> commercial-free Canadian content from
> CBC/Radio-Canada. The new SIRIUS Canadian channels
> will include CBC Radio One and Première Chaîne de
> Radio-Canada.
> 
> Our satellite radio bid includes two exciting new
> music channels, one French and one English, from:
> BANDEAPART.FM and CBC Radio 3. Both feature a mix of
> new Canadian music and emerging artists, live
> concerts and studio sessions from across Canada.
> 
> Hosts for both services will play an important role,
> providing their take on the Canadian music scene,
> interviewing guests and introducing listeners to new
> talent.
> 
> BANDEAPART.FM and CBC Radio 3 will offer new and
> emerging Canadian artists significant opportunities
> for exposure – not just to Canadian audiences, but
> to listeners across the U.S. as well.
> 
> CBC Radio 3 will provide approximately 35 studio
> sessions and 35 live venue recordings to new
> Canadian talent, further increasing their exposure
> to new audiences.
> 
> The new channels will be at least 80% music and more
> than 50% Canadian content, creating a real appetite
> for more new Canadian talent.
> 
> BANDEAPART.FM will air only original programming,
> while more than half of CBC Radio 3's programming
> will be exclusive to that channel – you will not
> find it on any other CBC/Radio-Canada Radio service.
> 
> BANDEAPART.FM's programming schedule will be built
> around various musical formats – from Pop, Rock and
> Alternative, to Jazz, Roots and Country – ensuring
> that audiences know where to turn when they want to
> hear then newest talent in any given genre.
> 
> Similarly, CBC Radio 3 will allocate a two-hour
> period each day to music from specific formats,
> including Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Dance,
> Jazz, Roots, Folk, Country and World music.
> 
> Standard Radio's new CANADIAN WAVE:
> 
> The service will also offer Standard Radio's
> Canadian Wave, a new channel featuring 100% Canadian
> music content. Canadian Wave's mandate is to create
> the ultimate North American listening experience by
> presenting
> Canadian music in a new and unique format
> specifically designed for satellite radio audiences.
> It will be a compelling radio service that showcases
> all genres of contemporary Canadian music.
> 
> Live announcers will be an integral part of Canadian
> Wave. They will host Free Form, a proactive and
> progressive program based on the Triple-A (Adult
> Album Alternative) format with musical content
> ranging from folk to aboriginal, blues, smooth jazz,
> pop and rock. The personalities of Free Form will be
> responsible for promoting to a whole new audience
> the real Canadian musical landscape; quality
> Canadian artists, songwriters and producers drawn
> from all musical genres and all regions of Canada.
> 
> Canadian Wave will employ a network of dedicated
> music reporters or stringers called "wave runners".
> They will provide daily updates on the Canadian
> music scene, reporting on who's recording and who's
> releasing a new CD, or who's appearing in concert.
> 
> Each day Canadian Wave will feature six programs
> dedicated to various genres of Canadian music hosted
> by recognized experts. Country, Jazz, Blues, Pop,
> Urban & Hip Hop and Rock will allow listeners to go
> deep into these music universes providing not only
> great music but also interesting and informative
> background and context on the various Canadian
> performers.
> 
> Each day, one hour will be set aside for exclusive
> specialty programming that showcases Canadian
> talent. The Deep Canadian Wave will feature
> everything from intimate and interactive live
> concert performances originating across Canada to
> new CD release specials, a The Canadian Indie Wave
> show and in-depth words and music biographies on
> great Canadian performers.
> 
> SIRIUS CANADA will create the Canadian Wave Council,
> an advisory board comprised of dedicated and
> passionate Canadian music industry experts and
> performers who will provide support, guidance and
> direction to the Canadian Wave satellite channel."
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Monday, June 13, 2005 7:56 am
> Subject: [Swprograms] An article from
> globetechnology.com
> 
> > Richard Cuff (rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx) thought you would
> be interested in
> > the following article from globetechnology.com,
> Canada's leading
> > source for online news:
> >
> > "Broadcast ruling expected to create static"
> > Period of turmoil seen after CRTC decides who can
> sell subscription
> > radio
> >
> <http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050612.wradioz0612/EmailBNStory/Technology/>
> 
> >
> > Note from  Richard Cuff: Looks like the CRTC is
> set to announce its
> > ruling on satellite radio in Canada this coming
> Thursday.  Says
> > here that most observers expect all 3 applications
> (including
> > Sirius and XM) to be approved, though possibly
> with restrictions.
> >
> > Richard Cuff
> >
> >
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