A 'silent' protest? Haydn and a bunch of chorus girls got there first

A new album by artists including Kate Bush and Imogen Heap protesting proposed changes to AI copyright laws is the latest in a history of musicians using silence to protest unfair economic treatment.

Mar 4, 2025 - 11:20
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A 'silent' protest? Haydn and a bunch of chorus girls got there first
More than 1000 musicians in the UK released an album of mostly silent tracks recorded in empty studios and performances spaces to protest the UK government

A new album by artists including Kate Bush and Imogen Heap protesting proposed changes to AI copyright laws is the latest in a history of musicians using silence to protest unfair economic treatment.

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