New Laws Threaten America's Entire Nightlife

Civil liberties organisation the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) warned this week that new laws could wipe out nightclubs and music events across America and urged music fans to support 'A Day and Night of Outrage' (planned for April 24).

"The Justice Department is already using the RAVE Act to scare nightclubs away from playing certain kinds of music and now Congress is considering legislation that would hold bands, DJs, bartenders, promoters, venue owners, radio stations and others liable if a patron uses drugs at a nightclub or concert," said the DPA.

"If enacted, music lovers could soon be unable to see their favourite band, DJ or other entertainment live."

The DPA want individuals to organise local protests under the 'Day and Night of Outrage' banner and are also urging DJs and promoters to donate some of their takings on the night.

"Artists have a responsibility to raise money for this campaign to protect live music," said US DJ D: Fuse, one of the few big name DJs already actively involved.

"Not only can this legislation shut down the venues we play at, it could even land artists in jail." Tags