:snigger:

there’s no unrest in this country
We have no SIS,
we have no secrets,
we have no rebellion;
we have no valium, valium, no, no

Russell Brown (397) Says:

The idea that this would or should entitle NZ On Air to dictate the content of these events remains ridiculous and offensive.

Why?

I would think it would be unusual to offer unconditional sponsorship on a commercial level. There is always going to limits on the sponsorship.

The idea that this would or should entitle NZ On Air to dictate the content of these events remains ridiculous and offensive.

Once, years ago, when Oliver Driver was a dick towards Don Brash. I think most people in the room felt embarrassed about what happened there. I certainly did.

Honestly David, this is a crappy post. You’ve taken no steps to verify what you’re saying and you’re just wrong. In fact and in spirit.

Also, Home Brew didn’t call John Key a cunt. David, I’m a little surprised that you didn’t bother actually watching the programme on-demand before claiming that they did.

And the idea that funding should only go to artists who express proper respect for the government of the day is completely odious.

What got my attention about these awards was the state of our young Pakeha female artists like Kimbra,Gin and the young woman that co hosted the event. It’s serious as they are young kiwi reps, they look emaciated, air evacuated, Anorexic, unhealthy, it’s showing our young women out there that yes though i am successful you still must starve yourself but it’s alright as we are artists.

A busy lifestyle dosen’t mean you sacrifice your health, that short blond girl with that very tall young man should’ve hosted the event, They had a good team rapport and were polite but more importantly relaxed, at ease.

I dont mind my taxes being put into art like this.

Well I do.

But you know what would sort it out?

If you like it, give them money. Say… for an album, a single download, or just a donation. And as I don’t want to pay for it, none of my tax dollars will have to be spent on them. Then it’s fair.

Do you want your taxes being spent on filming music videos for Annabel Fay? (God she’s shit). Didn’t think so.

What an imbecile.

You really do think the hard earned money of other NZers should be taken from them and dispersed on such a whimsical basis as whether someone “likes” something or not???

Fucking fatuous lunacy.

Are you going to do anything about it National?

Thought not.

A national big band is probably not a bad idea either, it would be world class, given how many jazz musicians we graduate out of wellington alone they could be very selective.

Dime, it shocks me naught that you’re a metalhead.

Harriet, no one with grammar like yours can ever be taken seriously. Sorry if that was a “fowl” comment.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2853355/English-asks-for-taxpayer-funded-house-cleaning

Well, I don’t want a cent of my taxes being spent by Bill English employing a cleaner for his own private use. That’s where you and I are different I suspect.

Of course, I’m kidding, but how stupid is Vodaphone associating with immature and fowl idiots like Homebrew?

Vodaphone must see Homebrew as a REFLECTION of their customer base as there is no other sensable reason for them to do so!

{DPF – if you think I’ve gone too far, then O.K I agree, just delete the comment, but please, don’t give me demerit points as I like your blog and the other contributors’ comments. Thanks.}

Unless the gathered eminince of the RIANZ are particularly naive, I imagine the effect of whatever designed-to-shock outburst by these “musicians” would have been a fleeting thought along the lines of “Meh, a rock band trying to garner publicity through ‘controversial’ lyrics. How novel… 50 years ago. I wonder what’s for dessert?”

But while I don’t agree with your reasons, I agree with your conclusion. Awards mights are not an appropriate activity to fund as they don’t add anything at all to the outputs delivered to the audience, which is surely the mission of NZOA.

I believe the radio industry has been reduced to dispensing awards via a webcast. So if you’re the “most promising newcomer” who happens to be doing breakfast in some rural market, you’re expected to stay awake half the night watching people from Auckland give awards to other people who aren’t there till it’s your turn to not be there. Needless to say, evidently most people don’t bother. It doesn’t diminish the value of winning – you’re still the best in the country – you just don’t get an all-expenses paid trip to vomit in your co-host’s handbag at the company’s expense. The music industry should follow suit.