Resonance 104.4 FM, the London-based community radio station that promotes itself as “the world’s first art radio station” is holding an auction fundraiser through the end of this weekend. The long list of items available for bids range from an original poster for the awesome-looking 1973 film The Sex Adventures of the Three Musketeers to a signed copy of “Candy Coated Unicorns,” a poetry collection from artist Inua Ellams, with lots in between. Most of the items were donated from the vast volunteer base of local artists and musicians that the station relies on for programming and includes many pieces of artwork, books, movies, recordings, and unique experiences.
104.4’s programming is as diverse as the list of items up for auction. The station hosts live music programs and other independent music features, including a regular show presented by UK-based music mag The Wire and shows targeting underserved foreign language communities in their native tongues, as well as public information programming, such as Calling All Pensioners, where retired Londoners can get information about available benefits.
Proceeds generated from the auction will be used to pay for the station’s annual licensing fees and toward the purchase of a new transmitter and other equipment. Check out the list of items up for auction and support a vital independent resource for arts, culture, and information in the London area.
• Resonance 104.4 FM: http://resonancefm.com
