Tag Archives: Cardiff

Popular Music Education in Wales: Time to Move Forward. Tramshed Tech, Cardiff January 30th 2020 (9.30-4.30)

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Paul Carr

Wales has a unique landscape culturally, politically, linguistically and of course musically. Like other Small Nations, the country has a distinct set of challenges in order to ensure it exploits the full potential of music education. In terms of popular … Continue reading →

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Live Music Strategy For Cardiff: Lets Pay our Young Musicians

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Paul Carr

It was interesting to read the Sound Diplomacy recommendations into the ways in which Cardiff can become the UKs first music city. Firstly, I have to say, that if these recommendations are taken forward, there is no question they will … Continue reading →

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Sting Book Launches: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Paul Carr

Following on from the talks I have done in Newcastle and Bristol, during April, I have three talks coming up on my Sting book – from Northern Skies to Fields of Gold. The first is at Birmingham City University – … Continue reading →

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Higher Education and Live Music in Wales: Future Developments

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paul Carr

Well, I am coming toward the end of the research into the relationships between live music and higher education in Wales. With the report due at the end of this month, I thought I would provide some comments below. Very … Continue reading →

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Some Bands Do Play In Wales!!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Paul Carr

Contrary to some of my earlier posts, it is great to report news of a few national tours where artists are playing in Wales. A recent CMU post highlighted a few up and coming UK tours, and as I was … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t Bands Come To Cardiff?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Paul Carr

As outlined in a recent seminar as part of the the 2008 Swn Festival, there seems to be a real issue regarding some bands playing in Cardiff. I am interested in finding out why this is, but copied below are … Continue reading →

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Roland Music AcademyLaunch in 2008

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Paul Carr

Two years ago, the ‘Roland Music Academy’s’ launch took place at the ATRiuM in Cardiff. It was a great event, so here are some pictures of the day, most which document Roland Founder Mr Kakahashi’s professorship.

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State of the Welsh Music Industry – The Land Of Song

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Paul Carr

I am currently writing a book chapter for Ashgate on the advantages and disadvantages of the Welsh music industry. Interestingly, there was a ‘Welsh Music Day’ on BBC Radio Wales on March 1st (St Davids’s Day), and selected links can … Continue reading →

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SWN Festival Seminar 2: How to Have A Number One Album with Scouting For Girls

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Paul Carr

This post features a pod-cast of Roy, Greg and Pete from ‘Scouting For Girls‘ being interviewed by Radio One’s Huw Stephens. The session was one of a number of conference themes that I implemented as part of the 2008 SWN … Continue reading →

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