Jun 21, 2009

Reaching out one market at a time

In Brisbane we do the Deagon markets each week and I'm convinced that there is a lot to be gained by actually renting stall space at community markets and then promoting the location as you regular weekly 'office'/political space

Market foot traffic is so very different to the pace of other locations and there's a qualiative advance in the sort of exchanges you will be able to encourage.

Markets are also a major urban phenomenon that will continue to prosper for the simple reason that its good retailing economics.

Where we go insurance is covered in our stall fee.

Photo to top right -- Brisbane Northside Socialist Alliance around 8.30am Sunday morning at Deagon Markets

When I was in Glasgow recently, the local Palestinian campaign promoted their work on the basis of the one weekly access stall and handed out "business cards' so descriptive:

Brilliant!