Short Summary
Help us help Riris, the guy behind the legendary Artemonas radio station, organize an event echoing far beyond Sifnos for years! 2023 marks RadioActive’s 24th anniversary!
This summer our beautiful island of Sifnos in Greece will come alive once again as RadioActive’s street party returns after a four-year hiatus. This much-anticipated event will bring music lovers and party-goers together from all over the world for a night of fun, dance, and great music.
The street party, a celebration of music, culture and the island’s vibrant community, is one of the most anticipated events on the island. People from all over the world plan their vacation around the party’s date on the Saturday before August 15, which this year falls on August 12th.
In the charming village of Artemonas by RadioActive’s studio, where the streets are closed to traffic, the festivities begin and the picturesque alleys and squares become the perfect backdrop for a night of dancing to the most eclectic music around. The atmosphere is electric and everyone is welcome for a truly unforgettable experience.
Will you want to support the RadioActive Street Party? Show your love for Sifnos and music by being part of this campaign.
The Impact
The settlement of Artemonas is located 1.5kms north of Apollonia. It is a real jewel of Sifnos. The village, with its particular residential development, exerts an enchanting attraction - when bathed in the faint light of dusk, it leaves no one unmoved.
Photo by E. Katsiri, 2007, Steno Artemon
Turning right from the central square up the narrow street you arrive at the RadioActive studio, outside which the street party is held. Riris Papatsarouchas originally set up the radio station in 1999 to provide some better driving music (monocle.com). As well as broadcasting to some 10,000 people on Sifnos and the nearby Cyclades it has built a global fan base with listeners in Brazil, Zimbabwe and Thailand. The station broadcasts for half of the year from Athens and from Sifnos in the summer – and organises the annual street party that has made Riris famous across the Aegean.
What we need and what you get
This year the event takes place on August 12th 2023 and entrance, music and vibe are on the house! To repay the kindness, and to celebrate RadioActive’s 24th anniversary, we want to contribute financially and facilitate its logistics and organization so that Riris can spread his music love to each and every one of us, because #MusicMatters.
Our campaign will help Riris:
- rent a hi-end sound system
- buy lots of ice
- pay for post-party cleaning services.
The quality of the sound is crucial for the success of a party. Riris owns broadcasting equipment for the radio waves, not the outdoors :) In order to host the party he needs to rent a hi-end sound system from a local electronics shop.
Temperatures soar in the summer in Greece. Abundant ice will keep everyone’s drinks cold in buckets placed in various locations around the radio station. These are a must-have throughout the night - no cool drink, no party.
What is even more important is tidying up after the music stops. Since the party takes place in the steno "alley" of Artermonas where tons of people gather, single-use cups and empty beer bottles and cans, cigarettes and other litter are left behind. We have huge respect for the physical environment and so need to pay for the cleaning service to restore Artemonas to its natural beauty by morning.
Photo by RadioActive, street party 2019, Steno Artemon
Your support will be acknowledged by offering a RadioActive postcard, a medium RadioActive poster or a large RadioActive poster, depending on your donation. Just check out the perks on the next page ;)
Risks & Challenges
Well, I can't think of any at the moment! The municipality endorses the party, chance of rain is extremely minimal and everyone is excited to put the pandemic closures behind us!
But in any case: you will be kept updated with regular updates and it the worse comes to worst, you will be informed as to how your money will be managed (abiding by the indiegogo policy).
Other Ways You Can Help
You stand a click away from supporting Riris RadioActive Street Party 2023.
All contributions are welcome, no matter how big or small.
If however you find that you can't contribute, that's ok too! You can still help:
- Get the word out in your social media and make some noise about the campaign.
- Use the Indiegogo share tools!
- Listen to RadioActive 91.3 Sifnos – and share it with your friends too!
So, if you’re planning a trip to Sifnos this summer, make sure to mark August 12th on your calendar and get ready to party!