Do you think it is wrong to ban a band from playing in a city based on the genre of music they play?

Question

I think it is ridiculous.

Answer 1

Yes! Music is a form of expression which should never be banned. If you don't like it, don't go and don't listen.

I hate rap and it's message of drugs and violence but I simply avoid it and don't listen. I don't see why my views should affect what other people do/listen to.

Answer 2

Depends. Assuming you're in the U.S., you have very broad freedom of speech, it's not unlimited however. You can't, for instance, yell "Fire!" in a movie theater. Along the same lines, you don't have the right to incite riots or do other things that are likely to result in harm being done to the safety and rights of other people. If the type of music you're talking about is likely to do that then no, it's not wrong to ban it.

Also, if the venue is publicly owned, instead of privately owned, the government has more rights. For example, you don't get to automatically throw your concert in the local football stadium just because you have "freedom of speech." The public (via government) can choose to book or not book whatever it wants. The public is protecting their community standards, and that's not wrong.

My 2 cents.

Answer 3

I think it is ridiculous. I remember we had a big fiasco over Marilyn Manson performing in a particular city in Texas. Some religious people actually stood outside the concert holding signs of protest....

Answer 4

Just because someone doesn't 'like the lyric' or thinks the lyrics are offensive is no reason to ban it. It is protected free speech, as long as they have the proper permits and permission for the space. If you don't like the music, don't listen to it, or go hear it. If you don't want your kids to hear it, don't let them go. Don't infringe upon others rights.

As an example, I HATE jazz music. It is just noise to me. I don't go to jazz festivals, but my hubby loves jazz and jazz festivals. Just because I don't, that shouldn't stop him from enjoying something he likes to do.

Answer 5

I agree with Soleil Noir. I think some people have a wrong view of freedom of speech. Freedom of speech doesn't mean I can come into your house without your permission and start talking.

Answer 6

In the United States, music is what's called "protected speech."

Answer 7

Is it offensive lyrics?
Is the genre geared to an entirely different sort of audience than what will be there?
What is the reason?

Answer 8

If it is unpopular type of music and in a public place it should not be allowed as it will annoy most people. (by unpopular i mean most people don't like it and not mainstream.)

If it is not in a public place then they should be able to play what they want.

Answer 9

depends on the music.

if all it is, is cussing and talking about sex and drugs, i dont see anything wrong with banning it.

mostly because i dont agree that its even considered music.

oo and this is dependant on the situation, like if its at some kind of city sponsored event or just a tour stop or something...

Answer 10

I think they should ban NASCAR standings from the sports section. I don't believe driving a car fast around a track qualifies you as an athlete