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Merthyr Tydfil and Popular Music: Celebrating a Rich Musical History
As I mentioned in my last post, we launched the #merthyrpop exhibition last week. Here are a few more photos of the event, featuring some of the speakers and community members This was followed by the first week that the … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology, Popular Music
Tagged ITV, Merthyr Express, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Mike Griffiths, popular music, Redhouse
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The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil
Photo Courtesy of George Jones So, after around two years of planning, the Lost Musical Histories of Merthyr Tydfil exhibition was launched on Saturday 27th of January. It was launched by a one-day symposium, and featured speakers from both Wales … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr, Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged Lost histories, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Redhouse, Womanby Street
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Past and Present: Local Music Making and the Politics of Popular Music
The Red House (Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil Saturday 27th January 2018, 11am- 4.30pm, Followed by Exhibition Launch Join us for a free one-day research and industry event marking the launch of a one-month exhibition celebrating the hidden history of popular … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged History, Merthyr Music, Merthyr Tydfil, popular music
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Sting Book Launch: Books on the Tyne
I had a fleeting visit to Newcastle last week to talk about my new book on Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold. As can be seen in the photo below, the event was well attended, with the audience … Continue reading
Posted in Musicology, Sting
Tagged Books on the tyne, From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold, paul carr, sting
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Being Human: Recollecting Musical Memories in Merthyr Tydfil
I finished one of the most satisfying experiences of my musical life last week, when we completed an eight day series of events, which involved capturing important musical memories of the community of Merthyr Tydfil. These memories were subsequently taught … Continue reading
The Lost Musical Memories of Merthyr Tydfil
This week I have been preparing for the week of activities we are doing as part of this years Being Human Festival. This work will include capturing memories of community members who remember the years 1955-1975 in addition to getting … Continue reading
The Last Ship: A Universal Phenomena?
It was fantastic news to hear this week that Sting’s The Last Ship will be touring the UK next year. After a short run on Broadway and a recent version launched in Turku Finland, this production will be especially adopted … Continue reading
Posted in Musicology, Sting
Tagged akenside syndrome, Blaydon, From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold, Geordie, Newcastle, paul carr, sting, The Last Ship, Writer Block
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Lost And Found: Recollecting Popular Music Memories in Merthyr Tydfil
Just to let everyone know of a great free music event that is taking place in Merthyr Tydfil on November 25th at Theatre Soar. Thanks to funding from the Being Human Festival and a large number of external partners, this … Continue reading
Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold Released
Well, after three years, my Sting book From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold was released last Tuesday. In order to launch the book, I did a couple of events this week in Sting’s hometown of Newcastle – where else! … Continue reading
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