Silenced Sunrise: Creative Freedom and Censorship in Our Working Lives

This event will explore the transnational impact of censorship on artistic freedom, focusing on Taiwanese musicians banned in China. It begins with a 30-minute screening of a documentary Silenced Sunrise, followed by a 90-minute workshop.

Led by Dr Chen-Yu Lin (Cardiff University), this session invites creatives to reflect on how political and commercial censorship affects their work. Through open dialogue and interactive methods, participants will share lived experiences and envision alternative futures for creative expression. Hosted in partnership with Creative Cardiff, the event positions the city as a champion of artistic innovation and freedom.

This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, which is organised by Universities across the UK from 18th October - 8th November 2025.