- by Jason Gregory
- Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- Photo by: Shirlaine Forrest
- filed in: Alternative
Music promoters in China have expressed concern about the country’s new plans to tighten controls against foreign performers.
The plans were announced by China's Culture Ministry last Friday (March 7th) following Bjork’s cries of ‘Tibet Tibet’ during a recent concert.
The Peoples Republic of China has ruled Tibet since 1951 and conversation about Tibet’s independence is considered a taboo in China.
On their website, the Ministry said that Bjork’s words had "hurt the feelings of Chinese people".
John Siegel, a music promoter in China, told Reuters that Bjork’s comments were “unfortunate”.
"I am concerned that tougher restrictions will apply, when it was finally getting a little more relaxed,” he said.
“Also, artists may not want to comply with tougher restrictions and choose not to come to China altogether."
Despite the arrival of more high profile acts over recent years, including the Rolling Stones, China has always imposed tight rules to make sure concerts are politically correct.
Artists have to submit their set-lists and lyrics before a concert can go ahead, and must ensure they do nothing to harm “national unity”.
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