Showing posts with label Bjork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bjork. Show all posts

Friday, January 2, 2009

Bjork is into venture fund

Controversial musician Bjork is now into investment funds. Her own named was used to create this venture capital fund in which they will invest in companies that are socially and environmentally responsible.

She was described by the Audur's Websites as the spokeswoman for innovation, creative thinking and increased diversity in the Icelandic economy.

BJÖRK-venture fund will be run by Audur Capital who has put down the initial investment of 100 million. BJÖRK is currently seeking investors to participate in the fund.

BJÖRK is particularly interested in companies that exploit our well educated human capital and vibrant culture, new knowledge, new technology or a new approach to business.

Is BJÖRK on the right timing? Many investment companies are being question around the world with their stability.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

China is banning artist that "threaten national sovereignty."

The Chinese government is on red alert on foreign artists and performers that will engaged in activities deemed to "threaten national sovereignty."

China's Ministry of Culture’s website issued a statement that they will ban any performance that might threaten national unity, stir ethnic hatred or violate Beijing's strict policy on state-approved religions and "cultural norms."

Heavy government critics like Sharon Stone and Steven Spielberg are surely included in the said ban.

Another artist is Bjork and her performance incident last March in which she yelled, "Tibet, Tibet, Tibet" after performing her song "Declare Independence".

The said ban will be one of their security measure against threats from unruly crowds and potential protesters.