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  • Acting on its mandate

    Acting on its mandate

    The NBSA has been cracking the whip on certain complaints filed with the standards body. Here is a example of three cases which were censured by it. Several other examples can be found on the nbanewdelhi.com.

    1. Decision dated 20.12.2012 passed by NBSA regarding complaint dated 14 September 2011 filed by the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust against TV18 Broadcast Limited in respect of broadcast dated 1.8.2011 and subsequent broadcasts in relation to the RGCT – Channels: CNN IBN & IBN7

    The NBSA, accordingly, directed that the Broadcaster be visited with the following consequences:

    (a) The Broadcasters be directed to carry an apology by running the following text (static) on full screen in large font size with voice over (in slow speed) expressing regret for the said telecast on their channels for 5 consecutive days at 9.00 pm sharp on 24.12.202, 25.12.2012, 26.12.2012, 27.12.2012 & 28.12.2012 respectively (IBN7 will carry the apology in Hindi):

    (b) The Broadcaster is issued a “censure” by the NBSA for wilful violation of NBA Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards and norms of ethical journalism;

    (c) A fine of Rs one lakh is imposed upon the broadcaster, to be paid to NBA within one week of receipt of this order.

    2. Decision dated 25.10.2012 passed by NBSA regarding complaint dated 21.06.2012 filed by Dr. Kalind Prashar against broadcasts made on Aaj Tak (on 10.6.12) & on IBN7 (on 11.6.12) of a one sided story of a matrimonial dispute – Channels: Aaj Tak

    Insofar as Aaj Tak is concerned, the NBSA held that the channel was clearly in breach of the NBA Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards, Specific Guidelines and committed wilful violation of the NBSA Advisory on Reportage of Family/Matrimonial Matters dated 16.9.2011, for the reasons recorded above. The NBSA therefore directs that TV Today Network Ltd. / Aajtak be visited with the following consequences:

    (a)The channel must carry the unedited version of the complainant, prominently for a duration of three minutes at the same time that the first broadcast was made on 10.6.12 i.e. at 6.00 pm for three consecutive days i.e. on 30.10.12, 31.10.12 & 1.11.12 respectively. The complainant’s version must also be preceded by an apology to be tendered by the channel, by running the following text (static) on full screen in large font size with voice over (in slow speed) expressing regret for the said telecast on their channel Aaj Tak.

    (b) Directed the broadcaster to pay a fine of Rs 1,00,000 to the NBA within seven days of receipt of this Order for wilful violation of NBA Advisory dated 16.9.11 on reportage of family/matrimonial matters.

    3 . Decision dated 16.7.2009 passed by NBSA on complaint filed by Eye Bank Co-ordination & Research Centre & Arpan Eye Bank, Mumbai – Channel: NDTV India for breach of the principle of impartiality and objectivity in reporting and (ii) of not ensuring neutrality in reporting.

    Decision:

    a) To run an announcement, expressing regret for the said telecast prominently on their channel NDTV India prior to the commencement of the telecast of the program Mumbai Central stating the following (text to be translated in Hindi).

    b) To also run the apology text on NDTV India on following three consecutive days, an apology/regret as a scroll in legible font and at normal speed between 8.00 pm. and 9.00 pm, five times with a space of 12 minutes each.

    c) To grant to EBCRC and Arpan an opportunity to express their version on the subject matter of the said telecast, by broadcasting EBCRC’s and Arpan’s un-edited version on the subject matter of the said telecast of a duration not exceeding an aggregate of five minutes on the channel NDTV India in the program Mumbai Central.

    d) Proof of compliance of this Order by NDTV by submitting a Compact Disc containing the telecast/apology/regret with particulars of the time and date of the telecast be submitted to the News Broadcasters Association within 15 days of receipt the Order passed by the Authority.

    4. Decision dated 19.10.2011 passed by NBSA on suo motu action regarding telecast of a programme “Will Kanimozhi turn approver” – Channel: Times Now for “conjecture and speculation” in its Prime time debate show News Hour.

    The Authority issued to the said Broadcaster a “censure” for the breaches committed by it and made it clear that any further transgression by the said Broadcaster would be dealt with more severely. 13. The Authority further directed the NBA:

    (a) to send a copy of this Order to the said Broadcaster for noting and for future compliance;

    (b) to circulate this Order to all Members/Editors of NBA;

    (c) to host a summary of these proceedings and of the present Order on the NBA website and to include such summary in the NBA’s Annual Report.

  • India among partly-free countries as far as Freedom on the Net goes

    India among partly-free countries as far as Freedom on the Net goes

    NEW DELHI: India is 35th among sixty countries in the Freedom on the Net 2013 report.

     

    The annual report is carried out by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, and measures the level of internet and digital media freedom in 60 countries.

     

    In the new report, each country received a numerical score from 0 (the most free) to 100 (the least free), which serves as the basis for internet freedom status.

     

    India with 47 points is 18th in the list of the countries listed as partly free (31 to 60 points). There are seventeen countries in the most internet-free countries (0 to 30 points), 29 in the partly free countries, and fourteen in the ‘not free’ list (61 to 100 points).

     

    Iceland with six points tops the list of the free countries with the United States at the fourth place with 17 and the United Kingdom with 24 points, while Iran (91 points) is at the bottom with China (86 points) at the third place from the bottom of the countries which are not free of control. Pakistan has 67 points and is the fifth among the not-free countries.

  • Mission TARA: Mamata Banerjee assures Rs 50 lakh

    Mission TARA: Mamata Banerjee assures Rs 50 lakh

    After witnessing hard times for quite some time, TARA (Television Aimed at Regional Audiences) can now breathe a sigh of relief.

     

    And guess who has come to its rescue? It’s none other than our every own didi. Yes, the West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has taken a resolution to revive TARA Newz and Muzik, the only two surviving channels of the redundant Saradha Group’s media business, that were shut down after the expose of the chit fund fraud.

     

    Under the rescue mission, the first proposition which was floored was to take over the channels; then came the proposal of payment of Rs 16,000 to each and every employee in the form of ex-gratia and now finally, there is an assurance of monthly commercial of around Rs 50 lakh.

     

    “Mamata Banerjee has asked the state finance minister Amit Mitra to propose ways to revive the channels. And after various brainstorming sessions, it was decided that the state’s public sector units (PSUs) like West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited, West Bengal Financial Corporation among other state government undertakings will give monthly commercials worth  Rs 50 lakh so that TARA as a brand can stay alive,” says a highly confidential government source.

     

    He adds, “West Bengal Financial Corporation may release a payment of Rs 1.5 lakh to two lakh for the month of September. The channel must have got the amount by now.”

     

    After the Saradha Groups’ chit fund went bust, the employees of Broadcast Worldwide which runs Tara Newz and Tara Muzik formed an association called Tara TV Employees Welfare Association in April this year with an aim to keep the channels on the air on their own. Nag was made the secretary of the association, and was entrusted with the responsibility of running the two channels by the Calcutta High Court.

     

    When Tara Newz chief reporter Dipankar Nag was contacted to confirm the same, he denied any news of receiving any commercial order. However, he was quick to add, “We have 100 per cent faith in the CM and she will do something, so that the first 24×7 Bengali news channel can exist.”

     

    The senior general manager-administration and finance and the president of the employees’ association Indrajit Roy informs that the state government has given an ex-gratia payment of Rs16, 000 each to the 168 employees of the two channels till August 2013. However, about the assurance of advertisement, he like Nag informed that they have not received any such commitment through email or in writing. “Although, we have met Amit Mitra and other state officials and discussed on the commercial, no formal receipt about the release order has been received.”

     

    If one remembers, the initial plan of the CM was to take over the TV channels which reaches out to Bengali-speaking people across the world and is owned by the Saradha group which did not materalise because as per the present laws it is illegal for a government entity to own or run a television channel, informs the media expert.

     

    He recounts, “Ms Banerjee had decided to run the channels following an appeal by 168 employees of the two channels who were without a job as the channels had shut shop after the Saradha meltdown.”

     

    Hence, this does make one wonder if the CM has more than a general interest in saving the two channels?

  • A group show of fine art photographs for Uttarakhand Relief.

    A group show of fine art photographs for Uttarakhand Relief.

    MUMBAI: As part of leap foundation’s Uttarakhand Rehabilitation Initiatives, ‘United Uttarakhand Unveiled’ a group show of fine art photographs for Uttarakhand Relief was showcased at the Lado Art Nite which was presented by Leap Foundation & Wonderwall. The exhibition featured works of people like Aditya Arya, Ajay Rajgarhia, Amit Pasricha, Bonny Hazuria, Karan Khanna, Manoj Kumar Jain, Prarthana Modi, Raghu Rai, Saadiya Kochar, Sandeep Biswas, Sarika Dandona, Udit Kulshrestha and Vivek Singh.

    Leap Foundation is a non-profit organization supports the cause of Uttarakand was conceived by Mr. Anurag Sangal who attended the preview alongside Mr. Sushant Singh, highly acclaimed Indian film and television actor and television presenter. Sushant has been associated with the Leap Foundation since 30th June 2013, on being asked why he chose Leap Foundation he commentated, “There are around 3,400,000 NGO’s in our country. Every second day, almost all of us receive a call for help. Most of us can, and want to help.  But the dilemma we all face is – will my help reach the person in need?  I wanted to get involved directly. At a time when all the agencies were talking about ‘relief’, I came across this appeal, which spoke about rehabilitation. Not just building temporary shelters, but rebuilding lives.”


    Wonderwall  is dedicated to making photography an accessible form of art to the public at large and hopes to be instrumental in getting people to understand and develop people’s interest in fine art photograph.
    wonderwall.co.in is India’s first ecommerce website specializing in fine art photography and also organizes regular exhibitions in India & abroad, to target people who would like a tactile experience before they buy art.
    Sushant Singh has been known for his contribution towards the betterment of the society by the roles he chooses to play on-screen, he wanted very much to be directly involved with a cause of helping people,I was tired of sitting in my drawing room and cursing the system. I read the appeal, sent my contribution and spoke to Mr Anurag Sangal. I was convinced with his vision. It was time to act.I got associated with the organisation and have taken the onus of raising funds for the programs. As of now I am on the Board of Governors of the foundation and an active campaigner.


    The event was supported Trinitas – ‘Photography for Change Initiative’. Items on sale included ‘King, Commoner Citizen’, a coffee table photography book by Prashant Panjiar (courtesy: Indiapicture.com) and Kulwant Rai Collector’s Edition book titled ‘The Gandhi Collection’ with 15 rare Gandhi photographs (courtesy: India Photo Archive Foundation).
    It is known that in times of need everyone comes together to help and rebuild what has been destroyed, a similar act was seen on this event when a huge crowd of people came together to support the cause of rehabilitating & rebuilding Uttrakhand.

  • Junior Master Chef Kids Celebrate Janmashtami

    Junior Master Chef Kids Celebrate Janmashtami

    MUMBAI: True to its style, the notorious bunch of Junior MasterChef – Swaad Ke UstaadRadhaGopinath Temple, ISKCON ( Internation Society For Krishna Consciouness) irgaon Chowpatty Temple, Mumbai. Along with Chef Vikas Khanna, Kunal Kapoor and Surjan Singh Jolly,the contestants prepared special delicious ‘Makhan Bhog’ offering on the occasion of the birth of lord Krishna and danced to his hymns. The bhog specially created for their favorite God was donated to the midday meal run by ISKON.


    The first ever season of Junior MasterChef has garnered quite a fanfare already. With their amazing culinary talent, these little protégées have not only scored points with judges but also managed to win the hearts of the viewers. The kids are surely leaving no stone unturned in demonstrating their innate talent and pleasing the God himself!
    Chef Vikas associated with three seasons of Masterchef India said, It feels great to be part of Junior Masterchef Swaad Ke Ustaad. Isnt it wonderful that at this tender age they feel responsible not only in MasterChef kitchen but even here today with us, preparing an offering of 51 kg makkhan to Nandlala on the eve of his birth. These children are absolutely amazing and I am completely blown away by their creativity and spirit.


    Don’t judge them by their age as these little chefs are capable of creating nothing less than a storm in the MasterChef Kitchen! Expect lots of new energy, innocent battles and be prepared to see some spectacularly stunning skills on display by these tiny tots.
    Don’t forget to tune in to Junior Masterchef Swaad ke Ustaad aevery Saturday and Sunday at 9.00 pmonly on STAR Plus!

  • RTI Online Web Portal launched to file applications online

    RTI Online Web Portal launched to file applications online

    NEW DELHI: The government today launched a web portal https://rtionline.gov.in to promote participation of our citizens in the process of governance and policy making decisions of the government.

    Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office V Narayanasamy said this facility has presently been provided to Central Ministries but DoPT will consider extending this facility to the subordinate and attached offices of central government also.

    The minister also appealed to the state governments to consider developing similar facility of filing online RTI applications.

    The RTI online web portal has been developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) at the initiative of Department of Personnel and Training.

    This is a facility for the Indian Citizens to file RTI applications online and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees. The prescribed fees can be paid through internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site. This facility is available for all the Ministries/Departments of Central government.

    This system provides for online reply of RTI applications/ first appeals, though reply could be sent by regular post also. This system works as RTI MIS also. The details of RTI applications received through post could also be entered into this system. The citizens can also check the real time status of their RTI applications/first appeals filed online.

  • Tewari reaffirms his support for extension of ad cap implementation

    Tewari reaffirms his support for extension of ad cap implementation

    NEW DELHI: The news channels have found a big supporter to push their demand for an extension in the implementation of ad cap. And this comes from none other than Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari himself. In a statement made today, the minister has reinstated his support for the news channels and asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to extend the time frame for news channels to implement the 12 minute ad-cap.

     

    “TRAI can give the news channels an extension at least till the final phase of digitisation is complete,” said Tewari who was addressing a symposium on News Media Education in India organised by CMS Academy at the India International Centre in New Delhi.

     

    “The regulator can seriously look into some of the issues which the news channels have raised and see if they can give them a road map which is synchronous with digitisation, so that we can have a seamless implementation of both digitisation and the statutory remit.”

    Tewari questions if we have freedom of the press or freedom of the owner of the press

     

    Tewari commented that apart from protecting consumer interest, TRAI should also look at the industry situation so that downsizing does not become the rule rather than the exception. He said manufacturing Set Top Boxes (STBs) “is not rocket science” and digitisation has been a “huge missed opportunity” for the medium and small scale industry. He said Indian industry should utilise the opportunity of providing STBs for third and fourth phase of digitisation.

     

    The minister in his address not only spoke in the favour of the news channels but also took a dig at the current media scenario. Commenting on last week’s lay off by a television news channel and the legal recourse against the Wage Board recommendations for the print media by one of the promoters he said, “Media is a business today.”

     

    Tewari also said that there was a need to reflect on whether it is a business as defined under the Indian constitution or any other activity – a “question germane to the media.” He was referring to over 300 job cuts that include some of the well known names, in a news channel last week.

     

    The minister said the rights of the citizens and the rights of the media barons “fall in different tracks with the twain not destined to meet.”

     

    Describing the question as a classic chicken and egg situation, Tewari commented that the “Conundrum bedevilling the media landscape today in India is – Do we have freedom of the press or freedom of the owner of the press?” He hoped media professionals would “introspect” on the issue.

     

    Commenting on the challenges faced by the print, broadcasting and new media (internet) he said, “The challenges are unique, distinct and require different treatment.” He further stated that it was time for the print media, which has more or less tried to keep rates low over the years, to “reflect and rationalise tariffs.”

     

    He said the heavily advertisement-dependent model of newspapers was “not the way forward” and called for “serious introspection” in the print media on how far the advertisement model can sustain them.

     

    On the broadcasting sector, he said of the 798-odd channels, 415 are news channels, and they too are “hugely” dependant on advertisements for revenue. “This has led to addiction of sensationalism, manufactured anger and media trials,” the minister added. The situation leads to violation of privacy and that the issue needs to be addressed.

     

    Tewari also said his ministry had sent a proposal to the law ministry to incorporate provisions against paid news in the Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, providing for penal provisions. He said it was proposed that paid news would be made an offence which would have provisions of penalty and suspension of license.

     

    He said the media industry should consider holding a common exam for journalists, on the lines of that conducted by the Bar Council, after which they could be given licence to pursue the profession.

     

    “A good starting point would be that rather than prescribing a curriculum which is then standardised across institutions, possibly the media industry could think about at least having a common exam.”

     

    Tewari said there were good institutions to train journalists, but there were also “fly-by-night” operators in the media education sector “Professionals from diverse fields would not resent the idea of a common exam.”

     

    Press Council of India Chairperson Justice (Retd) Markandey Katju had earlier raised the demand for minimum qualifications for journalists.

  • Uday Shankar’s take on social responsibility

    Uday Shankar’s take on social responsibility

    MUMBAI: This Independence Day saw the who’s who of the film and television fraternity come together in a unique initiative by Star India to support the victims of the Uttarakhand tragedy.

     

    Christened Saath Hain Hum Uttarakhand, the seven-hour-long event held at the NSCI grounds in Mumbai was telecast live across the entire Star India network.

     

    In an exclusive interaction with indiantelevision.com, Star India CEO Uday Shankar spoke at length about the conviction behind this noble cause and Star India’s philosophy.

     

    “When such a tragedy occurs, there is a need to do something different. At Star, we have a very deep emotional connect with the audiences at large,” expresses Shankar. “Whether it is through our programming or by connecting with the film and television industry for this cause, we feel it is our duty to help people who are in pain there.”

    Star’s Uday Shankar says the network is not only number one in terms of content but it also has a very strong social conscience

     

    Shankar points out that the initiative helped reinforce another point that Star is not only number one in terms of content but it also has a very strong social conscience. “The endeavour was also born out of his sense of responsibility toward the large number of people that have made all the channels of the Star network successful,” he highlights. “People’s belief brings with it a huge responsibility, which we are continually aware of, and try and live up to. Doing this for the rebuilding of Uttarakhand is yet another acknowledgement of our responsibility.”

     

    So why I-Day? According to Shankar, Star India had wanted to do something big at the time the tragedy occurred but the logistics were daunting. That’s when he and his team started taking the creative community into confidence.

     

    “Obviously, an event on such a big scale takes time, as you have all the top stars from the industry and you need some time to bring all of them together. So, 15 August was very appropriate because both its symbolic and philosophical values were in sync with our objective,” explains Shankar.

     

    What was the idea of airing the event live? “Live has an element of intensity, immediacy and urgency. We wanted to share with the people how the creative community, comprising media, television and film has responded spontaneously to the disaster. We wanted to capture that intensity,” gushes Shankar.

     

    Are he and his team happy with the response the event garnered? “I was overwhelmed by the positive response from all the top stars and everybody from the film and television industry. Bringing together so many people is a challenge, but everybody was more than willing the moment we said it is for Uttarakhand victims. While some of them could not make it because of their own commitments, it was very satisfying to see them all so willing to lend their support to the cause,” exults Shankar.

    Star India has decided to encourage viewers from across the globe to donate generously toward the victims of the tragedy

     

    Have the network’s expectations been fulfilled, at least to some extent? According to Shankar, the immediate and material consideration was “to raise as much contribution as we can so we can play a more effective role in rebuilding Uttarakhand.”

     

    In fact, as a natural next step, Star India has decided to encourage viewers from across the globe to donate generously toward the victims of the tragedy.

     

    Donation lines will be open from 15 August to 7 September and the funds collected will be channeled to the People’s Science Institute (PSI) and Himmotthan society NGOs partners. How the funds are used will be overseen by a team of independent auditors.

     

    A large part of undertaking the initiative was about replying to the perennial question faced by the media as to whether it is living up to its social responsibilities or not.

     

    “Whether it is the political class or the rest of the country, this question is being put to journalists, people in the field of entertainment, TV, print, all of us, every day. To which we wanted to say, ‘Look, we are more alive! Doesn’t matter whether we are news or entertainment, we are there when society needs us’,” said Shankar.

     

    Before concluding the interview, Shankar bared his heart on what the country should do in such situations.

     

     “Within the creative community, there is a strong desire to be socially more relevant, more meaningful and contribute more effectively. Everybody – whether they are actors, directors, producers, technicians and many more – has that kind of desire. What we require is the leadership, and I think that is why we all came together so we could provide that leadership to channelise that urge and those emotions. If we can do that, I think the country can do a lot more.”

  • Sony Music appoints Celine Joshua as senior VP digital sales

    Sony Music appoints Celine Joshua as senior VP digital sales

    MUMBAI: Sony Music Entertainment has announced new appointments to the US division of their sales team. Celine Joshua has been appointed as senior VP of digital sales and Scott Van Horn has been appointed as senior vice president of sales, commercial group.

    “Celine and Scott are both accomplished sales executives. With their strong partner relationships and proven understanding of the industry, we are well positioned for continued success moving forward,” said Sony Music Entertainment executive VP of Sales & Distribution Darren Stupak on the appointments.

    Joshua will be responsible for growing Sony’s business with digital partners, along with managing key digital accounts, and driving digital product development for Sony artists and labels. Prior to joining Sony Music, Joshua worked for Walt Disney Studios and served as head of digital Commerce where she oversaw the global digital platforms for artists from the Disney Music Group. Prior to joining Disney in 2011, she spent over five years at Warner Music Group’s Rhino Entertainment, where she helped launch the Led Zeppelin catalog globally and oversaw international sales.

    Scott Van Horn, who was named senior VP of sales, Commercial Music Group (CMG), will now oversee all aspects of sales for CMG’s Legacy, catalog, and non-traditional sales businesses. In his new role, Van Horn will work in close coordination with CMG president Richard Story and the CMG senior management team.

    Prior to his new appointment, Van Horn served as VP of sales for Legacy where he was responsible for developing and driving retail sales programs for a number of Legacy brand initiatives. Van Horn previously served as director of sales for Universal Music and Video distribution where he managed sales efforts for catalog programs and new catalog releases. He previously held sales roles at DreamWorks’ music division and Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records.

  • Be a part of MLTR’s 25th. Anniversary concert in Denmark and the SubCell streaming World Premiere !

    Be a part of MLTR’s 25th. Anniversary concert in Denmark and the SubCell streaming World Premiere !

    Mumbai: MLTR celebrate their 25th. Year Anniversary on the international music scene, by coming back to The Most Beautiful Festival in Denmark (www.smukfest.dk) in the city of Skanderborg, Denmark. In cooperation with SubCell and their excellent new streaming concept, you can be a part of this concert LIVE as it happen. Do not hesitate! The first 10.000 users are for free. From there it costs USD 2,00 to participate. 

    The concert is on the 11th. August at 21:45 CET (Central European Time). 

    MLTR are looking forward to play this concert LIVE to all of their fans worldwide !

    World Premiere:
    Audio/visual live streaming service for smartphones
    Now fans and musicians can be closer than ever – live and via smartphone. You can follow all the concerts that you'd like to see but can't visit personally, directly on your smartphone – in real time, the very moment they are taking place.

    By using the SubCell App you can stream sound and video of the concert, starting on Sunday, 11th of August at the "Smukfest" festival in Skanderborg (Denmark), when MLTR (Michael Learns To Rock) will celebrate their 25th anniversary on the international music scene.

    You can download SubCell at Apple's and Google's app-store. After installing the app, you open it and choose your concert from the list of events. In case you don't have the necessary number of e-tickets on your SubCell account, you can purchase them via your Apple or Google account.
    With this newly developed app it's possible for the first time to watch a live concert in full length and in real time – and by paying only a small fee for the treat.

    The first 10,000 subscriptions to this world premiere are free of charge, all further subscribers pay 2 US Dollars for the concert.

    SubCell is the option for those who couldn't make it to the concert or for those of you who can do without sore feet, beer haze and being squeezed in a crowd of people.
    Music lovers can keep a clear conscience, too, as this is a 100 % artist-friendly set up ! Musicians and composers get the lion's share of the earnings, event hosts and property rights organizations get a small share.

    The artist and bands offer access to their concerts via SubCell and they define the price for the "tickets" themselves.

    The app was developed by AUDUX, a company in Nibe near Aalborg in Denmark. AUDUX ensures that the earnings are distributed to all concerned partners, that the musicians get the largest part of the total and that royalties are duly paid.

    We look forward to presenting you this innovative development at its world premiere on 11th of August at 9:45 p.m. C.E.T. with MLTR (Michael Learns To Rock) at the "Smukfest" Festival !