Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre

Domes FM

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Domes FM is an artist-run online radio station, broadcasting from the basement of Bidston Observatory in the former IBM mainframe computer room. Tune in and see you in the chatroom > >

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 20:00 - 23:00 GMT

Domes FM started out playing experimental, electronic and underground music with resident and invited DJs. But then we started to persuade visitors, passing through The Observatory, to contribute live audio experiments, chatter and prattle, readings, poetry, YouTube playlist mega mixes, bangers and anti-bangers. Very nice.

Being artist-run, Domes FM takes a pretty ad hoc approach, with no commercial sponsors and a dedicated handful of listeners who we love dearly.

With a preference for both old artefacts and new currents in experimental music, Domes FM supports sounds positioned on the margins of the mainstream. It’s a space for a spectrum of experimentation and learning; Domes FM is a test bed for novices and old hands alike.

We're hosting a DOMES FM working week at the end of November that tickles your fancy - more info here!

Domes FM also hosts remote shows:

The 😂 Show with Lendl
First Tuesday of every month
20:00 – 22:00 GMT

Thanks for visiting and shout out to the Domes crew, we sees you.
Hold tight!

Corin, MT Hall & DJ Dead Eddy
23/09/2020

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Kinga, Adam, DJ Thunderstruck & DJ Rumpy Pumpy
26/10/2022

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Sound Dug Through 2021
20/08/2021

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Caustic Soda
05/10/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it only possible to stay for a minimum of two nights?

It’s not possible for people to stay for one night only, as this tends to take away from the community’s resources rather than add to it - not to mention the extra laundry costs!

Why is it only possible to stay for a maximum of one month?

In order for this resource to be shared by multiple different groups and individuals, stay is capped at one month. This keeps the space flowing and stops areas becoming territorialised unintentionally. As this is a study site, it is not possible to just live here, though we understand study takes many different forms and doesn’t always appear “productive”.

Why is there a sliding scale?

Many of the decisions we make here at BOARC focus on keeping this resource available for practitioners. The sliding scale helps us to offer a subsidised rate to people who would benefit.

What is an artistic research centre?

In the arts, just like in the sciences, research is conducted in the process of making or experimenting. Practitioners take time, and focus attention on the way that they conduct their practice – however it fits into a discipline, or sits outside many. The process of doing research in the arts varies greatly, and there is no one methodology which applies to all. This artistic research centre is a space where people can come to explore different methods of working, have time for reflection, and get feedback from other practitioners.

What do you mean by self-organising?

The stewards are here to support the building and its resources. The building and its resources are here to support you and your work. While the project is all about trying to make things possible, stewards are already fully occupied with administration and practicalities and can not be expected to support the needs of your personal practice too.

Why is it important to read the values?

through the values carefully and make a decision for themselves about whether they feel aligned. It is not important to share all of these values exactly as they are written, but you should be aware that this is an actively anti-racist, anti-ableist, intersectional feminist site, and there are accountability guidelines in place here for users, stayers, stewards and organisers alike.[Link to values here]