Music Freedom Day 2013 was marked in 19 countries

On 3 March every year, Music Freedom Day celebrates freedom of musical expression world-wide. This year, on Sunday 3 March 2013 and in the days leading up to it, there were activities in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA, and Zimbabwe.

Musicians and composers rights to freedom of expression are violated worldwide. Hundreds of musicians are imprisoned censored and persecuted because of their music or lyrics. Music Freedom Day provides an opportunity to take a thorough look at the subject — in your own language, with your own perspective and in a manner that suits you. You can organise a concert or a seminar, produce a radio feature, show a film, write an article, or dedicate a song to Music Freedom Day if you are performing on this day.

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Focus: Mali’s musicians — and Russian Pussy Riot
In 2013, Mali was a focus area of the advocacy campaign. Festival au Désert in Mali received the Freemuse Award this year. Also, 4 March was the One Year “Shame Day” of the arrest of two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot.


Role of Freemuse
Music Freedom Day is an advocacy event — not for Freemuse, but for the persecuted musicians. Freemuse is not able to fund Music Freedom Day events but we are happy to advise and inspire you. The role of Freemuse is primarily to provide coordination, knowledge and awareness. For the 2013-event, published an in-depth report on the situation for persecuted musicians in Mali (see below).


Would you like to join?
Drop an e-mail to Music Freedom Day’s secretariat, (info AT musicfreedomday.org), when you have made up your mind and decided to join the event in 2014.

This website for Music Freedom Day is provided as a forum for the Music Freedom Day activists and organisers.

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Editorial
Broadcasters and artists in Asia, Africa and Europe join Music Freedom Day 2013
Mali: What the musicians have to say
Pakistan: The undeclared ban on playing music lingers on

Music
Recommended Mali music for airplay
Ranagri track for Music Freedom Day

Graphics
Download Music Freedom Day logo for poster, website or t-shirt

Events
Cameroon: Music Freedom Day event in Garoua
Denmark: Workshops with rappers from Gaza, film from Turkey
Egypt: Conference and concerts
Germany: Radio WDR’s ‘5 Planeten’ highlights Mali music on Sunday
Holland: Music Freedom Day ‘wake-up call’
Hungary against music censorship
Italy: Leading independent radio station joins Music Freedom Day
Italy: Music Freedom Day of debates, week-long radio campaign
Norway to mark Music Freedom Day 2013: ‘Free the arts’
Pakistan: Event in Peshawar in Pakistan
Poland: Two hours of Music Freedom Night on Polskie Radio 2
Serbia: Radio show on Mali, music and freedom
Spain: Catalunya Radio marks Music Freedom Day for the sixth time
Spain: RTVE promotes Music Freedom Day
Sweden: SR P2 radio: attention on Music Freedom Day
United Kingdom: The Little Proms are supporting Music Freedom Day
Zimbabwe: Festival Event for Music Freedom Day in Harare


Posted on March 3, 2013 at 6:00 am by Mik Aidt · Permalink
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  1. Written by Karen Croke
    on January 25, 2011 at 4:24 am
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    Where will this be held and how much does it cost and who will be playing and speaking?????

  2. Written by Freemuse
    on January 31, 2011 at 3:21 pm
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    Hi Karen,

    Music Freedom Day events will take place in several countries. At the moment we are collecting information from various organisers. An update will be announced on Wednesday 6 February.

    Best, regards Freemuse

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