Who would have thought that the Australian Department of Agriculture would have much in common with international pop sensation and lady of the moment Katy Perry other than perhaps having their radio on during work hours playing songs from her latest album Prism.

• Katy Perry's latest album included promotional flower seeds, a gesture in line with her musical and style direction.
• The Australian Department of Agriculture raised concerns due to restrictions on importing nature or food products.
• Promotional seeds sourced from Australia were not affected, and the incident may generate additional publicity for the album.

Well they do have something in common now. You see as album sales are dwindling record companies have been coming up with all sorts of ideas to boost CD sales. The latest effort by Katy Perry includes a small packet of promotional flower seeds. A very sweet gesture which is definitely inline with Katy Perry's current musical and style direction. This has however raised the Department of Agricultures warning to red alert! It is illegal to bring in nature or food products into Australia and the international version of Katy Perry's album is banned because of it.

However it is not all bad news. Promotional seeds sourced from Australia is not a problem. It is only with seeds that come from other countries that are banned as they may introduce pests or diseases (the irony that all significant pests or diseases that has happened in our past were the direct result of government initiatives at the time has not been lost on me)

The thing with publicity is that this little mishap will probably raise the profile of her album even more! So I wonder if it was a genuine error or something that has beeen planned all along? I do like the idea though of getting kids to grow a pot plant or flower as it is something educational and something they realistically would not have considered to do! So top marks to Katy, we think you rock!

Who is Katy Perry?

Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. She gained significant fame in the late 2000s with her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl" (2008), which topped the charts in several countries. Perry's music combines elements of pop, rock, and dance, and her energetic performances and catchy songs have earned her a large and dedicated fan base. Over the course of her career, Katy Perry has released several successful albums, including "Teenage Dream" (2010) and "Prism" (2013), which spawned hit singles like "Firework," "Roar," and "Dark Horse." Her music often explores themes of empowerment, self-expression, and love.

In addition to her music, Perry has also served as a judge on the television singing competition show "American Idol" and has appeared in films such as "The Smurfs" (2011) and "Katy Perry: Part of Me" (2012), a documentary about her life and career. Katy Perry is known for her colorful and vibrant visual style, incorporating theatrical elements into her performances and music videos. She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including multiple Grammy nominations and Billboard Music Awards.

Perry's success and influence extend beyond the music industry, as she is also involved in philanthropic efforts and activism. She has been an advocate for various causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, education, and disaster relief. It's important to note that the information provided here reflects Katy Perry's career and accomplishments up until my knowledge cutoff in September 2021.

Takeaway

Katy Perry's promotional giveaways included with her album raised concerns from the Australian Department of Agriculture due to restrictions on importing nature or food products. While international versions of the album were banned, promotional seeds sourced from Australia were not a problem. This mishap may inadvertently boost the album's publicity.

promotional seed packet