Stand United for Cultural Diversity: Save Cosmo Radio!
Numerous Famous Figures Back Cosmo - Celebrities rallying in support of Cosmo's cause
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Germany's beloved and multicultural radio station, Cosmo, is under threat! An online petition warns of Cosmo's possible demise due to changes in the state broadcasting treaty. The public broadcaster could be at risk, with discussions indicating it may survive only in digital formats. But concerned citizens, celebrities, and influencers won't stand for that!
A Star-Studded Appeal
We must rally together and save this beacon of diversity in the airwaves! As climate activist and frontline warrior Luisa Neubauer (29) puts it, Cosmo is an integral part of the broadcasting landscape, being a platform that speaks to the youth and embraces discomfort and resistance. Singer-songwriter Trettmann (51, "Gray Concrete") echoes the sentiment, calling Cosmo "one of the most important building blocks" in local radio[2].
The list of supporters includes big names such as director Fatih Akin, singer-songwriter Herbert Grönemeyer, comedian Shahak Shapira, actress Jasmin Tabatabai, rapper Thomas D of the Fantastic Four, investigative journalist Günter Wallraff, and Green politician Claudia Roth, among others. In fact, over 300 notable personalities have joined forces to express their solidarity[1].
"In a critical time when extremist ideologies, hostility, racism, and anti-Semitism are gaining momentum, Cosmo might remain silent," reads the petition. The station reaches communities that often go unrepresented in mainstream media, playing music that showcases upcoming artists and globally diverse sounds like nowhere else in public broadcasting.
"Your No. 1 for the international, diverse society! Together with you, we discover new perspectives and celebrate international pop culture," Cosmo describes itself in the ARD audio library, showcasing its commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
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[1] Over 300 prominent supporters have signed the online petition, including:- Herbert Grönemeyer: A revered musician supporting the campaign.- Fatih Akin: A celebrated filmmaker advocating for Cosmo.- Luisa Neubauer: A renowned climate activist championing the cause[4].- Claudia Roth: A prominent German politician supporting the station's preservation[3].- AnnenMayKantereit: A Cologne-based band part of the coalition[5].- Peter Fox: A musician lending his support to the campaign[5].
These figures, and many others, are emphasizing the importance of Cosmo as a platform that offers diverse, multicultural perspectives and are urging its preservation as a vital part of German media.
- Luisa Neubauer, Herbert Grönemeyer, along with hundreds of other celebrities and influencers, have signed a petition to WDR, the public broadcaster, urging them to protect Cosmo Radio, a multicultural radio station under threat due to changes in the state broadcasting treaty.
- In the realm of entertainment and pop-culture, celebrities like Luisa Neubauer, Herbert Grönemeyer, Fatih Akin, and many others, have joined together to petition for the preservation of Cosmo Radio, a beacon of cultural diversity in the airwaves, known for its commitment to promoting a global sound and showcasing upcoming artists.
