The idea is to host a small event on the Mine Sweeper for  March 25th. It should be hight tide (need to double check) around 8pm on Sat 25th March and the basic proposal is to set up a wireless internet link to the internet so that we can broadcast as an Deptford.TV. . This could then go to a community channel for a live vj session on the cable network.

The talks during the day would be regarding the regeneration of the Creek, the impact of the Laban Centre and architecture on the area and the impact on local communities – such as the boat community, scrap yards etc. We will invite architects, boat people, psychologists, local characters / artists and in general an interesting cross section to sit on the boat and watch the “official” art of regeneration engagement taking place at the Laban.

The event would be documented by Deptford.TV. The way it is documented both sound and video wise is yet to be decided – but may be along the lines of “ambient media” or sound and video textures – rather than explicit narrative. This material will be presented live, and then an editied version later used as content within what we are calling (for lack of a better word) a magazine / new form of publication (internet and print-on-demand based) film-database.

The central concept of the talk is to be thrashed out – but essentially will discuss the conflict between top-down and bottom-up structures in the context of what is happening in front of the people gathered. It is a commentary.

Practical Issues
1.A wireless internet connection from the Minesweeper to the Laban or via the Laban to Deckspace in Greenwhich. Could link to Gray World.
2.Inviting key speakers
3.Timing of live Deptford.TV broadcast – the vj session
4.Any issues regarding “critisism” of other parties invovled?
5.Budget so do we engage in “Trade in Kind” or even explicit Time Trade. We can only motivate people with equipment and time if they are getting enough out of project – mooring negotiation is key for motivation.