A radio sets the mood during Euro 08
A temporary radio station will go on air in Switzerland during the upcoming Euro 08 football championships. The project called "The Rhythm of Football" covers the host cities of Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich.
An additional radio station will go on air in Switzerland during the upcoming European Football Championship Euro 08. The project called "Radio 11 - The Rhythm of Football" covers the host cities of Basel, Bern, Geneva and Zurich, as announced by the Federal Office of Communications. Bakom has granted the station a license for 30 days. The temporary radio station will broadcast around the clock during the Euro. It aims to inform and entertain guests from abroad and Swiss football fans with music and information about the tournament. Presentations will mainly be in English, German and French. The most important information for tourists and fans will also be broadcast in the languages of the countries whose teams are playing in Switzerland.
According to 20 Minuten, Oliver Scotoni and Miguel Alvarez are behind the project. Scotoni already initiated the temporary radio station Rundfunk.fm, which goes on air in Zurich's National Museum every summer. With the football radio station, the two want to be "the acoustic host and constant companion of the Euro". The station's team will consist of 30 to 40 employees, including 15 to 20 presenters.
Euro 2008 has also awakened other radio enthusiasts. A further license application for the period of the European Football Championship is pending at Bakom, said spokeswoman Caroline Sauser at the request of SDA. The Federal Office is also in contact with another provider. The spokesperson did not provide any details due to the ongoing negotiations. It remains to be seen when decisions will be made. However, it is not easy to find free FM frequencies.
According to 20 Minuten, Oliver Scotoni and Miguel Alvarez are behind the project. Scotoni already initiated the temporary radio station Rundfunk.fm, which goes on air in Zurich's National Museum every summer. With the football radio station, the two want to be "the acoustic host and constant companion of the Euro". The station's team will consist of 30 to 40 employees, including 15 to 20 presenters.
Euro 2008 has also awakened other radio enthusiasts. A further license application for the period of the European Football Championship is pending at Bakom, said spokeswoman Caroline Sauser at the request of SDA. The Federal Office is also in contact with another provider. The spokesperson did not provide any details due to the ongoing negotiations. It remains to be seen when decisions will be made. However, it is not easy to find free FM frequencies.
