Music censorship refers to the practice of editing musical works for various reasons, stemming from a wide variety of motivations, including moral, political, or religious reasons. Censorship can range from the complete government-enforced legal prohibition of a musical work, to private, voluntary removal of content when a musical work appears in a certain context.
A pair of Dairehs
The Dire Straits song "Money for Nothing" was the subject of a ruling by broadcast self-regulators in Canada.
Iranian singer Googoosh performing at Scotiabank Centre in Toronto, Canada
Triple J is a government-funded, national Australian radio station that began broadcasting in 1975 as a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It aims to appeal to young listeners of alternative music, and plays more Australian content than commercial networks.
Bands playing at Triple J's Come Together festival in 2005.
Missy Higgins says her 2001 Unearthed success led to her initial record deal and subsequent success.