Official Post From Hawkwind

[John Majka]

No big deal really.
We all know, and HW knows, that taping will go on as usual.  This message
sounds as if there is some sort of directive from perhaps record-company
camps advising HW to make an official statement prohibiting such activity.
Is there a new label deal in the works or something?  Taping definitely
doesn't hurt a band's sales or restrict its fanbase, and I've always been
puzzled by the record companies' inability to understand this. All the
official releases will still be bought by fans anyway... and hey, who even
knows about or cares about bootlegs?  the general public certainly doesn't.
The only people worrying about live tapes are the really hardcore fans who
are outside of a mainstream audience as it is.
John Majka
jmajka2 at comcast.net


> Hi all,
>
> Unfortunately, and for a range of reasons, Hawkwind have had to take a
> decision to make an official statement on audience recording of concerts.
>
> As of now, ALL AUDIENCE RECORDING AND TRADING of Hawkwind concerts is
> officially forbidden.  The band do not want to be heavy on this but there
> are reasons why they cannot allow these activities to continue and they
> hope that you will respect their wishes.
>
> Like many of you, I am sad that this decision had to be made but I
> understand the reasons behind it and fully suppport it.  I can only say
> that further recording and trading could prove to be highly detrimental to
> the band and to our future enjoyment of their music.  Therefore, please
> respect their wishes.
>
> This statement also includes electronic distribution, such as via the ftp
> server.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Colin (on behalf of Kris & Dave)