On Saturday evening, April 23th, 2011, Common Frequency hosted a benefit concert and panel discussion at the UC Davis Technocultural Studies building. We want to thank intern Sharmi Basu for producing an excellent event, and all the other people who made it happen. The video shot by Davis Media Access will be available soon. Meanwhile, even if you missed out on your chance to join us in person, it isn't too late to support Common Frequency with a financial contribution. CLICK HERE to donate.

Created 5 years ago by activist engineer Todd Urick and a group of dedicated volunteers, Common Frequency is a growing local nonprofit supporting innovative student and community-run radio, primarily on the West Coast. We're part of a national coalition touting the last opportunity to apply for free local broadcast licenses, thanks to the Local Community Radio Act, signed into law by President Obama earlier this year. Simultaneously, we're working with 20 nonprofit groups to help launch new FM radio stations in their communities. We have received funding for these projects from an AmeriCorps program called Transmission Project, as well as the Media Democracy Fund. We seek a new studio space, much-needed broadcast equipment, solar and wind power materials and increased staffing capacity.

Here's the video, filmed by Davis Media Access: