Category Archives: nostalgia industry

Final Conference in Newcastle – Talking About Nostalgia

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Paul Carr

I had the pleasure of doing my final conference as a full time academic in Newcastle last week. Who would have thought that after 30 years – this would be the final location – and also – I was speaking … Continue reading →

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The Nostalgia Popular Music Market: Why do we prefer live over recorded?

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Paul Carr

As we move toward the third decade since the millennium celebrations, the interrelationship of music and nostalgia continues to be profound. Perhaps the best example of this includes the clear visibility of ‘vintage’ artists in worldwide ticket sales, with Bruce … Continue reading →

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