Thanks again also to our amazing MDF2026 sponsors, @pressjustice.bsky.social, @meccsa.bsky.social, the IMA, @impressorg.bsky.social, @camri.bsky.social, and @newint.bsky.social - couldn't have done it without you!

The Media Democracy Festival 2026 was a *truly* fabulous event! Thanks to all our amazing speakers and participants for their energy and inspiration - from our opening panel all the way to our closing assembly! Looking forward to keeping the energy going - and see you 20 March 2027!

Looking forward to welcoming people to the Media Democracy Festival tomorrow! In our building (hosted by @CAMRI.bsky.social at Westminster Uni) there are water fountains and many spaces to escape the heat. If you're coming, bring a bottle to fill up! If you need tickets, visit our website!👇️

EXHIBITORS! Last minute FREE exhibition space available at Media Democracy Festival, TOMORROW, 9-6 Grab your ticket, grab your table! mediademocracyfestival.co.uk/exhibitors/

Exhibitors - Media Democracy Festival

Exhibitors There is plenty of space in the lobby/foyer for those who would like to have ‘a stall’ to bring promotional material that aligns with the aims of Media Reform Coalition. Pop up banners are ...

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The UK media is dominated by a handful of billionaires, Big Tech bros and corporations. How can we build independent media that holds power to account and serves the public, rather than only benefiting shareholders, political elites and media moguls? For a deep-dive; mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

In 2021 @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social keynoted the MDF because there's 'nothing more important than dealing with the question of media, access to knowledge and how we get ideas across to people. The Media Democracy Festival is very much part of that process' Conversations continue on Saturday-join us!

Still unsure about coming to MDF? Here's why @labourlewis.bsky.social thinks it's crucially important: 'Institutions that have anchored our democracy are fraying; the media is no exception. The MDF is vital for radical thinking about media, and imagining alternative systems that serve the public'

MDF HIGHLIGHT - The Future of Public Media - People's Assembly. After inspiring panels & workshops, the assembly is an ideal opportunity to bring our new ideas and thoughts together in a synthesis. Supported by Trust the People, @revolution21c.bsky.social, @extinctionrebellion.uk and Assemble.

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: What if, instead of debating which response is best, or talking more about the dire situation,we take a moment to prioritise collaboration and coordination? Speed networking and response finding! Hosts: @media-revolution.bsky.social & @bylinesnetwork.co.uk

MDF PANEL: Who pays for democracy? Building a sustainable funding engine for independent media. With lexiekk.bsky.social - @impressorg.bsky.social, @peterjukes.bsky.social - @bylinetimes.bsky.social, Dave Boyle - Community Shares, Sofia Lyall - @demos-uk.bsky.social Richard Welsh - Decent.

WORKSHOP - Touchpaper - the first Media Consumer Union is launching at MDF! Join to air your grievances with publishers and platforms, vote on a target and design a tactical boycott or attention strike! With Liz Pendleton @lizpendleton.bsky.social - Media Revolution (media-revolution.bsky.social)

MDF PANEL: 'MAKE BIG TECH WORK FOR US' Join to hear successful strategies for taking power back from Big Tech! Chair: Thomas Barlow - IMA Martha Dark @marthadark.bsky.social - Foxglove Debs Grayson - Media Commons James Schneider - @progintl.bsky.social Tom Stoneham - @pulltheplug-ai.bsky.social

MDF WORKSHOP - MEDIA DEMOCRACY 101 Want to learn about changing media into a truly democratic system about public, not private interests? Then join our workshop! Led by Debs Grayson of @weareopus.bsky.social and MRC veteran 27TH JUNE - LONDON - FREE TICKETS, LINK IN BIO

MDF PANEL - OWNING THE SIGNAL Join us to hear leading voices in the fight to Build Audience Power Beyond Big Tech! Chair: Hannah Robathan - @takebackbigtech.bsky.social Richard Welsh - Decent Steve Topple - @thecanaryuk.bsky.social Siddhartha Kurapati - Bristol Cable Pablo Melchor - Bulletin

WORKSHOP: Building a News Club Network! Co-create a community! News Clubs reach beyond silos, increase public media literacy & signpost more action. Consuming news consciously in a groups reclaims the narrative. Hosts: Alex C - @media-revolution.bsky.social & Paul Thistlethwaite - Thinking Box

The UK media is dominated by a handful of billionaires, Big Tech bros and corporations. How can we build independent media that holds power to account and serves the public, rather than only benefiting shareholders, political elites and media moguls? For a deep-dive; mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

PANEL: "Without free and easy access to accurate information, all other fights will fail." Join us for 'The Future Of Public Media' - the theme of MDF26, the framing of the Public Assembly in the afternoon, and crucially, our opening panel. THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Have you got your FREE TICKET YET!?

🧵 Join journalist Hamza Yusuf, Sangita Myska - @zeteonews.co.uk & @thenerve.news, Nima Akram - @newscord.org, Mark Curtis @markcurtis30.bsky.social - @declassifieduk.org and Sarah Dallal - @turnleftmedia.co.uk to discuss how independent media is fighting back to expose censorship and get the truth.

MEDIA DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL PANEL: Censorship, Propaganda and State-Media Collusion Arresting journalists, criminalising protest, laundering propaganda - UK media & the British state are working in lockstep to silence dissent. Join us on 27th June in London. Tickets are FREE, link in bio.

PANEL: "Without free and easy access to accurate information, all other fights will fail." Join us for 'The Future Of Public Media' - the theme of MDF26, the framing of the Public Assembly in the afternoon, and crucially, our opening panel. THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Have you got your FREE TICKET YET!?

The UK media is dominated by a handful of billionaires, Big Tech bros and corporations. How can we build independent media that holds power to account and serves the public, rather than only benefiting shareholders, political elites and media moguls? For a deep-dive; mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

🔥We need BETTER MEDIA NOW!🔥 Join special guest Tulisa Contostavlos 24th June - Central Hall Westminster alongside fellow campaigners and victims of press wrongdoing as the demand for BETTER MEDIA gets louder and gathers pace! Join for this very special rally! GET YOUR FREE TICKET - tr.ee/GGbCgh

🚨 THE FULL PROGRAMME IS HERE! 🚨 From tackling corporate monopolies & algorithmic censorship to a People's Assembly, the official schedule for Media Democracy Festival '26 is locked in. Explore the sessions and get your free pass today! 👇 mediademocracyfestival.co.uk/programme/ 🧵

🚨 THE FULL PROGRAMME IS HERE! 🚨 From tackling corporate monopolies & algorithmic censorship to a People's Assembly, the official schedule for Media Democracy Festival '26 is locked in. Explore the sessions and get your free pass today! 👇 mediademocracyfestival.co.uk/programme/ 🧵

ANNOUNCING: Clive Lewis @labourlewis.bsky.social as a panel speaker at Media Democracy Festival 26! 🗣️🗞️ The Labour MP for Norwich South will join the 'Media Ownership' panel, hosted by the MRC on June 27, to discuss corporate monopolies and public interest journalism. mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

ANNOUNCING: Peter Jukes peterjukes.bsky.social as a panel speaker at Media Democracy Festival 26! 🗣️🗞️ The co-founder & exec director of bylinetimes.bsky.social will join 'Who Pays for Democracy?' - hosted by the Independent Media Association. 27 June FREE >> mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

ANNOUNCING: @rachelmillward.bsky.social - keynote speaker at Media Democracy Festival 26! 🗣️ The Deputy Leader of @greenparty.org.uk will join calls for media fit for the 21st-century. Panels, workshops & people's assembly on The Future of Public Media. 27 June, London. mediademocracyfestival.co.uk

"We need a regulation of press which is compulsory so that victims of the press can receive justice" Tom Chivers of @mediareformuk.bsky.social #ChangeNOW 🤝

The Media Democracy Festival is back! 27th June, London. Tickets now available. mediademocracyfestival.co.uk 👈 Join to hear from experts, join in workshops to discuss, participate and shape 'The Future of Public Media' ⭐ THE ⭐ topic of our time.

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From outing Trans+ women to minimising legal successes, inflating “gender critical” power, the media has been failing in its responsibility to report fairly for decades

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