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New rules for music and film in Kazakhstan (Level A1) — a large building with a lot of signs on it

New rules for music and film in KazakhstanCEFR A1

15 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Vlast.kz, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Bagzhan Sadvakassov, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • Music in Kazakhstan has grown quickly in recent years.
  • New artists have gained attention both at home and abroad.
  • A new law now sets rules for music concerts.
  • Concert contracts must say what material is allowed.
  • The law bans themes like suicide, drugs and pornography.
  • Organizers must inform local authorities before foreign artists perform.
  • Events can be stopped or banned for banned content.
  • Musicians fear the rules could lead to censorship.

Difficult words

  • abroad — in or to another country
  • contract — a written agreement between people
    contracts
  • pornography — pictures or films with sexual content
  • suicide — the act of killing oneself
  • censorship — stopping or removing some information
  • authority — a government person or group
    authorities
  • organizer — a person who plans an event
    Organizers

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Discussion questions

  • Do you go to music concerts?
  • Have you ever seen a foreign artist perform?
  • Do you think rules for concerts are important?

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