Scottish music distributor EmuBands has made headlines by pulling the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” from its catalogue after a Hong Kong court granted an interim injunction banning the song. This decision came little more than two weeks after the court ruled in favor of the government’s appeal.
Despite allegations of censorship, EmuBands’ CEO Gray emphasized that the decision was based on legal complexities and not external pressure. The Hong Kong-based production team behind the song, Dgxmusic, expressed disagreement with EmuBands’ move and hoped to have the song reinstated soon.
The controversy surrounding the song highlights a broader issue of censorship and freedom of expression in Hong Kong. The global removal of “Glory to Hong Kong” underscores the challenges faced by artists and distributors in navigating sensitive political matters.