The General Election... and what it means for music

At a recent gig Lily Allen said a big "fuck you" to David Cameron and she's not the only music industry star who's got a lot to say on the current state of British politics.

Musicians will have a big influence on the election and stars like Lilly Allen are in a powerful position. Although political punk rock is pretty much dead the industry will still have a big say in the outcome.

In the US the backing from artists such as Bruce Springsteen and the Black Eyed Peas helped Obama to power, with Springsteen doing acoustic gigs in towns as part of Obama's campaign.

Although its unlikely that you will see Lilly Allen playing at Gordon Browns campaign events the role of music in the next general election is not to be underestimated.