Category Archives: Merthyr Music Project

Popular Music History: Merthyr Tydfil has a Place!

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

Well, after two years, one of my most gratifying publishing moments to date is to receive this edited collection today. It features six chapters, focusing on places such as Aberdare, Liverpool, Ebbw Vale, Birmingham, Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil. I am … Continue reading →

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Merthyr Tydfil and Popular Music: Celebrating a Rich Musical History

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

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 →

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The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

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 →

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Past and Present: Local Music Making and the Politics of Popular Music

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

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 →

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Being Human: Recollecting Musical Memories in Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

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 →

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The Lost Musical Memories of Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

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 →

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Lost And Found: Recollecting Popular Music Memories in Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

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 →

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