How to become a member of NEXUS-IBA
According to the NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association’s charter, Membership in the Association is denominated in the categories of:
- Founding Members
- Honorary Members
- Sustaining Member
- Ordinary Members
- Associate Members
- Founding Members are those parties to the founding charter, or so designated at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Sustaining (passive) Members are those who, while not actively engaged in Association activities, share or sympathise with the aims of the Association, and financially support it through significant annual contributions.
- Regular Members are those whose activities are compatible with those of the Association and make regular use of Association transmission facilities more than four hours per week.
- Associate Members are those persons or organisations who are neither Founding, nor Sustaining, nor Honorary, nor Regular Members. This category includes all those individuals or organisations who are in some way allied or sympathetic to the aims or activities of the Association or may in some other way be deemed beneficial to the Association.
If you wish to apply for membership with NEXUS-IBA, please email members@nexus.org requesting a membership application form. Please include information about yourself or your organisation, detailing any relevant activities mentioned above.
NEXUS-IBA is a nonprofit association founded in 1990. We aim to provide all necessary means at our disposal for the effective dissemination of content across radio, the Internet, and all media in general. Membership with NEXUS-IBA includes prestigious organisations, as well as several other smaller organisations and radio program producers.
NEXUS-IBA today
Today, the Association is refocusing as a technology mediator or facilitator, enabling our members and end-users to fully utilise recent developments in technology, cloud, and media, including broadcasting and the Internet.
To fulfil its aims, NEXUS-IBA also offers networking and consulting services to medium and large organisations as an International Internet Service Provider, and has been involved in training programs aimed at teachers and parents on the role of emerging technologies. People working for NEXUS-IBA are professionals, including teachers, University professors, researchers, journalists, students, and engineers, some of whom devote their spare time and resources to public service for the global community. On June 15, 1995, NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association was officially approved as an associate of the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and has been actively promoting the work and activities of both the United Nations and UNESCO for the past 20 years.
WorldDirector CDN and Global Cloud technology
In 1995, NEXUS-IBA R&D Lab in Milano created the first ever Content Delivery Network (CDN) called “WorldDirector“, based on Autonomous Servers in Europe and the USA. Several Internet-related applications, including one of the first streaming audio services, have been delivering multimedia audio and video from our members to end users, fast and reliably, ever since.
Early in 1990, NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association was officially chartered as a strictly nonprofit organisation under Italian law. This means that all of our financial resources are channelled directly into maintaining and developing our technical facilities and consulting infrastructure. This NEXUS-IBA’s members and non-members alike have the very lowest service rates possible.
NEXUS-IBA is an NGO affiliated with the UN/DPI
On June 15, 1995, NEXUS International Broadcasting Association was officially approved as an associate member of the United Nations Department of Public Information (UN/DPI). This formal act recognises the vital role of our nonprofit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), and the efforts of our members and volunteers in providing firsthand information and media services on the activities of the United Nations and UNESCO to millions of people world NEXUS-IBA’s-IBA’s primary aims are to provide all necessary means at our disposal for the dissemination of cultural, ethnic, political, and religious material on behalf of members and non-members of the Association:
In this respect, radio is to be the primary medium, locally, nationally, and internationally, although other forms of mass media may also be used. Pluralism of information is to be assured, with particular attention paid to minorities; above all ethnic, cultural, political, and religious minorities, without regard to race, sex, language, or political or religious beliefs, and in full accordance with the Human Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Italy and by International Law (quoted from NEXUS-IBA’s Charter).
NEXUS-IBA was active in Milan, Italy, with a local English-speaking FM station, IRRS-Globe Radio Milan, from 1979 to 1998. Initially, it was located on FM 87.5, and later relocated to FM 88.8 MHz. As of today, NEXUS-IBA operates IRRS-Shortwave (the Italian Radio Relay Service), a Shortwave broadcasting station covering the world with transmitters from 150 to 300 kW transmitter power, and up to 37 million Watts of Effective Radiated Power using highly directional antennas; IRRS-Medium Wave on AM/Medium Wave 1323 kHz (covering most of Europe during the evening and night), and various streaming channels.
As a strictly nonprofit organisation, all revenues above rent, communication, maintenance, and operational costs are reinvested in the Association to ensure maximum efficiency and the lowest possible service rates. It is only with this strong dedication, high professionalism, and very efficient structure that we have been able to survive over the years and can expand into sectors like the Internet, education, and new media, where our competence is now most needed.
Since 1990, NEXUS-IBA has been based in Italy, and since 2016, it has opened offices in Dublin, Ireland. NEXUS-IBA is truly international in its scope and philosophy. The content delivered through our media services has been available in multiple languages and local dialects over the years, including English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Oromo, and Italian. Members and volunteers come from several European and non-European countries, with a robust presence from the United States.
The NEXUS-IBA Executive Committee, based in Milan, Italy, exercises no censorship or control over the Association’s relayed content via its media and intervenes only in cases where there is an apparent conflict with or violation of the law.
NEXUS-IBA Membership FAQ: Benefits, Pricing, and Application
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What types of membership does NEXUS‑IBA offer?
NEXUS‑IBA offers five categories of membership: Founding, Honorary, Sustaining, Ordinary (Regular), and Associate. Each reflects a different level of involvement and support. -
Who qualifies as an Ordinary (Regular) Member?
Anyone actively using NEXUS-IBA transmission services for more than four hours per week, and whose activities align with the Association’s mission. -
How can I apply for membership?
To apply, send an email to members@nexus.org with your personal or organisational details to request the official application form. -
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Members receive access to Shortwave and AM/MW broadcasting, internet streaming, cloud services, technical support, and networking opportunities, all within a non-profit, non-governmental framework. -
Is NEXUS‑IBA a non-profit organisation?
Yes, NEXUS‑IBA is a legally recognised non-profit NGO, founded in 1990 and affiliated with the United Nations since 1995. It operates independently from any government or corporate sponsor. -
How is airtime priced for members?
Airtime is priced according to actual usage, with factors including the number of hours booked, transmitter power, and direct operating costs. Airtime is never free, as NEXUS-IBA does not receive any public or private subsidies. This ensures the organisation remains completely independent and member-funded. -
Can I broadcast through NEXUS-IBA stations even if I am not a member of the Association?
Yes. Non-members can broadcast through NEXUS-IBA platforms. NEXUS-IBA offers free consulting to help choose the most effective media, frequency, time, and platform. However, airtime billing is managed by a separate commercial provider. NEXUS-IBA itself does not invoice or collect payment for commercial services. This option is most suitable for those program producers and organisations that do not satisfy the requirements to become a member.
