A debate has erupted in Peterborough's music community over the use of artificial intelligence to create concert posters.Musicians are split between those who see AI as a cost-effective tool for promoting events and those who argue it undermines artistic identity.

Ell Parker, lead singer of the glam-rock band My Fair Lady, opposes AI-generated posters, believing they lack the personal touch needed to convey a band's essence.

Parker, who designs the band's promotional materials, emphasizes that posters are often a fan's first impression of a show and should reflect the artist's creativity.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old musician Ollie Mae expressed concerns about the growing reliance on AI in the arts, calling it a 'terrifying influx' of machine-generated content that dilutes human connection.In response, Parker launched low-cost poster design services for local musicians, aiming to encourage collaboration with human artists.

While the initiative has attracted some interest, the broader debate highlights tensions between technological efficiency and artistic authenticity in the music industry.