<nettime> Letter from Backspace [London]

[James Stevens <james@spc.org>]

          [orig To: <info@backspace.org>]

Final words from backspace:

As of 8pm 22.12.99 backspace is closed for good; ending 45 months, 6 days a
week of continuous activity, the only non commercial public access to
technology resources and the internet in the UK.

Backspace has remained a self supporting centre for loose learning and
communication and a successful expression of independence in the face of
relentless commercialisation and co-option of all but the most resilient,
holding the line, across the grain.

Firstly I would like to say special thanks everyone who has subscribed over
the years be they within earshot now or consumed by new work and passions
wherever. More than 2000 individuals subscribed to the space at some time
or other, many thousands more have visited the web site and the 'spc from
round the world, made their mark or been in contact.

Then thanks to everyone who has ever made something and left it with us
whether it be on-line or in the room itself. All the web work will be held
as it has been to date and those of you with active sites will be able to
continue updates etc. as usual. http://bak.spc.org/baksites.cgi.

Several people require special thanks and appreciation, Gio & Lotta who
have really stuck with it all the way, Mark, Andrew and Miles who have also
given extra time and commitment. So many more who have upheld a passion and
energy for its perpetuation. Thanks to Harl who continues to look after the
web and mail servers for all the spc.org domains. Top notch

This is not the end of the processes begun at backspace, far from it, much
of the current work will be continued and developed further.
http://rad.spc.org moves to The Foundry early in the new year. The
web/streaming production equipment moves to Southspace in Camberwell and to
DIYplc on Commercial Street [STRIKE]...... from where future transmission,
performance, access and now additionally sales of print, audio video media
will be promoted.

Please keep in touch if you wish to hear more about plans for 2000.

There will be one hell of a big party type thang in throughout Winchester
Wharf Clink Street SE1 on New years Eve to mark our final passing .. I also
hear there will be some fireworks on the riverside perhaps we can offer
some of you a view...

so far there will be 5 sound systems in and around the wharf, cafe's and
there will be a childrens room so consider yourself invited.... If you
can't make it but fancy a peek you could tune into
http://rad.spc.org/live.ram which should be running throughout.....

Oh and  please bring your own intoxicants

that's all from backspace then...

see you in the new year


love
James










James Stevens			 http://bak.spc.org/press

0973318881	<------------------->

http://bak.spc.org	<------------------->	Founded 1996 Grounded 1999
http://rad.spc.org	<------------------->	Founded 1998







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