Thousands Visit New Site Of Swiss Public Broadcaster RTS

People were already queuing up on the campus of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) before the opening on Saturday, for example to buy vinyl records from the radio station's archives at La Sallaz, French-language broadcaster RTS wrote in a press release on Sunday. They were curious to discover its new production site and behind-the-scenes information and audiovisual creation. Many families with children were also present.

The public were able to plunge into the heart of RTS thanks to a series of interactive and immersive workshops. Among the most popular experiences, RTS cited a visit to the news vans and the chance to read a teleprompter like a journalist and present the weather.

Visitors also had the chance to watch live radio broadcasts and the recording of podcasts in public – events that drew a full house in Studio 1. And, of course, they could take a walk backstage. RTS says it draws on these exchanges with the public to inform its editorial thinking, inviting them to share their expectations and viewing habits.

RTS plans to extend the weekend with activities open to the public throughout June. Registration is required to continue exploring the jobs, content and values of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) public service, says RTS. The SBC is Swissinfo's parent company.

In addition, media education, which has been in great demand, will be increased from 300 to 400 workshops per year from next year (most of which will be free and available to schools and the public).

In all, between visits and workshops, RTS plans to welcome 10,000 people a year to its new site in Lausanne-Ecublens. The new site replaces the building at La Sallaz-Lausanne as well as a number of facilities in Geneva, including studio 4, the sports building and the production bus garage in Meyrin.

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