Policy, Research & Politics
Artists and leading music bodies sign open letter to scrap Brexit deal
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- Tuesday, 11 December 2018
A lengthy list of UK artists and leading music music bodies have signed an open letter calling for the current Brexit deal to be scrapped in a bid to prevent serious damage to the industry.
Russia: Why some of its biggest musicians were arrested
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- Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Rapper Husky and electronica group IC3PEAK - whose videos have gained millions of views - have recently had concerts cancelled without a clear explanation.
The music of migration
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- Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Everyone should have a fundamental human right to listen to their culture’s music, and make their own if they want to. It’s part of who we are, and room needs to be created for it everywhere, especially in cities.
UN adds reggae music to list of international cultural treasures
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- Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Jamaica’s distinctive beat has furthered ‘international discourse on injustice’, says Unesco – while devotees praise it for breaking down colonial race barriers.
YouTube Is Now Running Pop-Ups Warning Users About Article 13
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- Sunday, 09 December 2018
Time to mobilize the army? YouTube appears to be going all out to defeat the European Union’s proposed Copyright Directive, particularly Article 13.
L’Europe étudie l’export, les aides et l’observation de la musique
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- Sunday, 09 December 2018
Dans le cadre de l’action préparatoire du programme Music Moves Europe, des études sur l’export de la musique et sur la faisabilité d’un observatoire et d’une aide européenne pour la musique sont lancées.
How Palestinians in Israel Use Music to Break Borders
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- Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Partying within a conservative culture isn't easy, let alone when movement is restricted. These groups are hoping to change that.
Music Festivals Are Gaining Popularity in Asia
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- Tuesday, 27 November 2018
“Most Asian governments would rather you not do parties so you don’t cause trouble,” he said, adding that his comment did not apply to Japan or South Korea. “The authorities wouldn’t want to take responsibility because a festival, to them, is like a liability.”
Pharrell Williams orders Trump to stop using his music at political rallies
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
Rapper Pharrell Williams has sent a cease-and-desist letter to US President Donald Trump ordering him to stop playing his music at political events after the song ‘Happy’ was used at a rally in Indiana last weekend.
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