British Musicians Voices #NoSilenceInMusic Against Racism

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JAKARTA - More than 20 British musicians have declared their unity to fight racism and intolerance in the music industry. Not only major and independent musicians, producers and lyricists also took part in this campaign.

The #NoSilenceInMusic campaign is expected to be a form of real concern from musicians regarding the issue of racism which has recently been troubling the public.

Several major record labels such as Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music also co-signed the letter which was released on Saturday, August 1.

"Several months through a series of incidents, racism and anti-Semites including those advocating Islamophobia, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia demonstrated they wanted us all to fail."

Through the open letter, they consider things like this plus police brutality in America and online attacks to create negative effects such as hatred and suspicion. "We are in the worst condition if we attack each other."

Therefore, all kinds of racism must be eliminated. The British music industry is proud to join their voices to join forces to fight this. "Silence is not an option."

The music industry which becomes an entertainment must be greeted with love and joy regardless of race or gender. Racism needs to be eliminated for a brighter future.

Various musicians and producers and record labels signed this letter, including Anne Marie, Bastille, Bondax, Bruno Major, Calum Scott, Clean Bandit, McFly, Ella Eyre, Foxes, HRVY, Little Mix, James Arthur, Jessie Ware, Jonas Blue, Labrinth, Lewis Capaldi, MNEK, Niall Horan, Nile Rodgers, PLACEBO, Rita Ora, The 1975, Two Door Cinema Club, Westlife, and many others.

Some time ago, British musicians voiced the hashtag #LetTheMusicPlay in order to save concert staff and musicians who lost their income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These British musicians voiced their unity so that the music industry would be safe and prosperous for its activists. You can see the statement letter here.