24 Nov 04
Originally posted by lloydkFar be it for me to want to defend the Dutch (or any, come to think of it) government, but the popinstituut is comparable with "tentacle records".
The Dutch government has a Pop Music Institute, which promotes rock music there.
http://www.popinstituut.nl
Let me just point out in that in America we rock without the assistance of meddling bureacrats.
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Instead of a lone punk star (Jello Biafra in this case) starting it and maintaining the funding, it's the Dutch Government.
Basically what they try to do is give smaller, more alternative bands, a chance of promoting themselves.
Perhaps if there were more of these sorts of projects, there would be less Justin Timberlakes and Boyzone's to have to suffer?
24 Nov 04
Originally posted by lloydkI don't think there anything wrong with the government trying to help foster music, as long as none of them try to pick up a guitar 😕
Let me just point out in that in America we rock without the assistance of meddling bureacrats.
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The government here in Ireland lets artists sell their products tax free, which in my opinion is a great idea. I know a few struggling artists and the few extra euros does help..
There is something wrong in this world if you can better provide for your family by being an autotomoton in a factory rather than using your skills to create a painting or write a song..
Give them all the help they can i say..
24 Nov 04
Originally posted by lloydkim not defending the dutch govenment (may those bush loving right wing good for notting losers rot in hell!!!) but i can't see whats wrong with this??? In america only the rich can afford such an education, here everyone can.
The Dutch government has a Pop Music Institute, which promotes rock music there.
http://www.popinstituut.nl
Let me just point out in that in America we rock without the assistance of meddling bureacrats.
😏
25 Nov 04
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I'm not talking about art. I'm talking about rock. Rock is not about government grants and artistic careers, it's about rebellious self-expression, getting in a groove, finding your message and putting it out to the people.
Buddy Holly, The Beatles, the Who, the Rolling Stones paid their dues in clubs and high school gyms for years before they broke through. A government grant would have been the worst thing imaginable for Pete Townshend!
And before you get to that, Justin Timberlake is to rock what a kazoo band is to the London Symphony...
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