Tag Archives: Wales

Update

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Paul Carr

I presented at a music and semiology conference last week – this was essentially a reading of the introduction to the forthcoming Zappa And the And book. Excellent conference, nice city – although I was pleased to get home. Although … Continue reading →

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Live Music and Higher Education: How can we work together?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Paul Carr

I am starting a new research project in a couple of weeks related to live music. It builds on a number of projects I have done before – but this time is specifically related to how Higher Education can work … Continue reading →

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An Overview of 2011

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Paul Carr

It is so long since I last blogged, so I thought this seemed a good time to set a new year’s resolution to upload a post at least once a week. So – here goes – a brief synopsis of … Continue reading →

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Foundation Degree for the Music Industry in Wales

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Paul Carr

Well, my European Social Fund Foundation Degree for the music industry in Wales is due to be launched officially in a few days. In the first year, the funding will enable 15 people who live or work within the Welsh … Continue reading →

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Live Music Research

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Paul Carr

Here is the powerpoint that has been used in the Forum Meetings for the live music industry research. The presentation has been used as a basis to encourage discussion, which will in turn influence the final report which will be … Continue reading →

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Live Music Industry Research Update

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Paul Carr

Two months without a single post – then 2 in two days – how is that for predictability?? For those who are interested in live music, I am chairing the final two seminars for the Welsh Music Foundation next week … Continue reading →

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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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Why don’t more bands come to Wales: Promoting Live Music In Wales

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Paul Carr

On Friday November 14th, the ATRiuM’s Music Academy, Centre For Small Nations and the Welsh Music Foundation hosted a day of music industry seminars as part of the Cardiff based SWN festival. Over the next several weeks I will upload … Continue reading →

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