Rada Bans Russian Music In Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has banned the public demonstration/performance of Russian musical works (songs performed by Russian singers, music videos, etc.) and tours of Russian performers in Ukraine.
303 parliamentarians voted for the adoption of Bill No. 7273-d as a whole, with the minimum required 226, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
The document prohibits public performance, public display, public demonstration, public notification (bringing to public attention) of phonograms, videograms and music videos that contain a recorded performance of a musical non-dramatic work with text carried out by a singer who is or has been in any period after 1991 a citizen of a state recognized by the Verkhovna Rada as an aggressor state.
Besides, Russian performers are prohibited from holding touring events in Ukraine.
At that, a list of musical performers (singers) of the aggressor state is being introduced, condemning aggression against Ukraine, to which the above restrictions do not apply.
An application for inclusion in such a list should be submitted to the Security Service of Ukraine by a person who has the right to provide permits for the use of musical works in Ukraine, and the National Security and Defense Council should keep such a list and monitor its update.
The bill also:
- increases to 40% the share of songs in the state language in broadcasting (was 35%);
- increases to 75% the daily volume of broadcasts, including news and analytical units, entertainment programs (by announcers, radio broadcasters) in the state language during broadcasting (was 60%);
- forbids to play music, movie sounds or other sound signals in bus cabins, except for travel information (sound can be transmitted to individual headphones of passengers, and to the cabin - only in case of irregular transportation with the consent of all passengers), and it is also prohibited to play music in taxi cabins without the consent of all passengers.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, 10 parliamentarians proposed to the Rada to ban Russian music on television, radio and in public places.