Only Idiots Assume by Liam Mullone and Hils Barker

Our judge, Stephen Fry said: "I am insanely in love with Only Idiots Assume. It's got the anger, the wit, the musical skill - all in a wonderful package that reminds me of the high days of my youth when punk roamed the land and the young were angry and funny and spunky and spiky."

Stephen selected Little Life Line of Mine, Don't Disconnect Us! And Don't Disconnect Us as his runners up for our competition looking for creative protests against the Government's filesharing proposals.

Thanks to everyone who entered and Dan Bull for the inspiration. Feel free to check out all the entries.

Only Idiots Assume – WINNING ENTRY

Broken Dongles, London

Category: Youtube

My Entry

A punk-rock bit of crossness on the silliness of assuming guilt without evidence. Made by the Broken Dongles (which, is, um, Liam Mullone and Hils Barker… yes, this is our first, and only song!)… with apologies to Jamie Reid, and the neighbours.

Rating: 4.4/5 (207 votes cast)

21 Comments »

Little life line of mine – RUNNER UP

Theo Simon, Shepton Mallet

Category: Youtube

My Entry

A song for the Media Barons and their Sheriffs in high places, and a warning to British MPs that they must defend us against a bad law, or suffer the consequences.

Magna Carta did not die in vain!

Fair shares for all – Digital strangle-holds for none.

Rating: 4.1/5 (111 votes cast)

9 Comments »

Don’t disconnect us – RUNNER UP

Daniel Owen, Newtown, Powys

Category: Youtube

My Entry

A little ditty in which I try, to how the Bill leaves us high and dry.

Rating: 3.9/5 (81 votes cast)

6 Comments »

Don’t Disconnect Us! – RUNNER UP

Tom Magness, Welshpool

Category: Youtube

My Entry

After considering the potential impact of Mandelson’s Bill on someone like me (who gives little thought to how secure his internet connection is), I wrote this song and performed it with some like-minded friends. My thanks to Ruth, Sarah, Dave and Owain for their help!

Rating: 4.1/5 (98 votes cast)

10 Comments »