Russian ban on Emo/Goth music and culture - Tour of Russia. ok, i'm sure most of you have heard and are disgusted by Russia's plan to BAN Emo/Goth cultures and music. Those who havn't, read the article at the bottom of this post. Here is what I suggest we do about it. In 3 years time (2010/2011), all the people who are currently my age will have the option to have a "Gap Year" - a year off from school between 6th Form and University, in which you can raise funds for Uni, or go on a long holiday. My suggestion is that all those who want to do something about this go on a Tour of Russia, and play Emo/Goth music, lead protests against the bill and basically show the Government its not just the Russians who arn't happy with this. As a lot of you know, I'm not Emo. I'm not a goth. I'm just a normal person who has a huge passion for music, and I think what Russia is doing is WRONG. So if you agree with me that its wrong, get in touch. We can have and NEED as many people as we can get to help with this, Performers, Protestors, Organisors ECT. We will be touring under the name "Banned Band" and will be using fake names (such as I already go under the name "the reaper"), because in extreme circumstances the Government could prosicute us, and we don't want that now do we? So if you want to get involved, email me @ mrrocker14@hotmail.co.uk and help show the Russian Government what they are doing is wrong. Help Liberate the innocent Emos and goths of Russia Help clear the names of the accused bands, such as My Chemical Romance Down with the "Government Strategy In The Sphere Of Spiritual And Ethical Education bill" (WTF kind of name is that?!!) Here is the article from Kerrang!'s website: "The Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal. Last month a parliamentary committee was convened to discuss a draft proposal of the Russian government's Government Strategy In The Sphere Of Spiritual And Ethical Education bill, the details of which were leaked to The Moscow Times. The newspaper subsequently reported that, among other things, the draft bill dubbed the musical movements a "dangerous teen trend" and called for emo and goth websites to be regulated and young people dressing like emos or goths to be banned from entering schools and government buildings. The newspaper interviewed one of the bill's authors, Igor Ponkin from the Russian Interior Ministry's Public Oversight Council. Ponkin called emo a "social danger" and "a threat to national stability" and said the bill is a reaction to teen suicides such as the tragic death of British teenager Hannah Bond. "This type of behaviour is a crucial part of emo ideology," said Ponkin. "Of course there are emo teens who just listen to their music. But our actions are not directed at them but rather at those who also hurt themselves, commit suicide and promote those acts." The Moscow Times also interviewed psychologist Inna Cherkova who said: "Suicide is not a symptom of emo culture. I work with other teens too, and every group has emotionally troubled kids." However, the bill is expected to become law in Russia before the end of the year."