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The usage of national anthems of colonial countries and settler colonies such as [[England]] and the [[United States]] during Babel Live shows might be deemed controversial. God Save the King will not be played in [[Liverpool]]. In the United States, the national anthem is heard in just about every sporting event ever, so playing The Star-Spangled Banner would be no surprise.

The usage of national anthems of colonial countries and settler colonies such as [[England]] and the [[United States]] during Babel Live shows might be deemed controversial. God Save the King will not be played in [[Liverpool]]. In the United States, the national anthem is heard in just about every sporting event ever, so playing The Star-Spangled Banner would be no surprise.

In most shows based in the United States, the complete pregame sequence of collegiate [[marching band]]s, pretty much all of which include The Star-Spangled Banner, opens the show. Meanwhile, as Croke Park in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]] is the principal [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] stadium, delegations do a GAA-style parade across the pitch before taking the field and facing the Irish flag for the performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by the Artane Band, who always plays it before the All-Ireland Senior Football and Hurling Championship finals at the same stadium. If the Artane Band is not available for the performance of Amhrán na bhFiann, another performer or ensemble will perform.

In most shows based in the United States, the complete pregame sequence of collegiate [[marching band]]s, pretty much all of which include The Star-Spangled Banner, opens the show. Meanwhile, as Croke Park in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]] is the principal [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] stadium, delegations do a GAA-style parade across the pitch before taking the field and facing the Irish flag for the performance of Amhrán na bhFiann by the Artane Band, who always plays it before the All-Ireland Senior Football and Hurling Championship finals at the same stadium. If the Artane Band is not available for the performance of Amhrán na bhFiann, another performer or ensemble will perform. God Save the King will be accompanied by a fanfare, in an arrangement by Gordon Jacob.

In an anarchist world, anthems would very seldom be heard in Babel Live shows. Exceptions include Amhrán na bhFiann, seen by the GAA as an anthem for the Irish as a whole as opposed to just the Republic of Ireland; Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, a [[Wales|Welsh]] classic that rocked Principality Stadium countless times; and Lofsöngur, an [[Iceland]]ic hymn celebrating 1,000 years of settlement in Iceland.

In an anarchist world, anthems would very seldom be heard in Babel Live shows. Exceptions include Amhrán na bhFiann, seen by the GAA as an anthem for the Irish as a whole as opposed to just the Republic of Ireland; Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, a [[Wales|Welsh]] classic that rocked Principality Stadium countless times; and Lofsöngur, an [[Iceland]]ic hymn celebrating 1,000 years of settlement in Iceland.

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