Watch your mouth

So a small-town councillor wants bands to stop musicians at concerts swearing. My immediate thought was bands would stop coming.

Cr Vern Veitch yesterday demanded a ban on profanity to be a condition of concerts at public venues such as Reid Park and Lou Litster  Park.

''I think there should be a condition placed on the use of the area, in particular the use of the amplification, that there are not any profanities used,'' he said yesterday.

The major bands, in particular the Potbelleez, continually screamed over the microphone 'are you f@%#!&g ready

Access All Areas Event Management director Jeff Jimmieson, who has booked some of the country's biggest bands including INXS, The Whitlams and Jimmy Barnes, said a ban on swearing was a big ask.

''I think it is a lofty ambition, and although I would have to agree with Vern, practically, it won't work ,'' he said.

Here is the rub:

''The rock band becomes famous for anti-authority and telling guys to not do it is as good as an open invitation to do it.

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