"event" blog posts

Proximities - a new lecture series presented by the Institute of Popular Music

Proximities - a new lecture series presented by the Institute of Popular Music

The Institute of Popular Music at the University of Liverpool invites you to a new lecture series, Proximities.

Posted on: 30 April 2021

Music and the 'sweet science' of boxing - a public lecture with Dr Simran Singh

Music and the 'sweet science' of boxing - a public lecture with Dr Simran Singh

IPM associate researcher Dr Simran Singh will be giving a public lecture as part of the University of Liverpool's 2021 Series of Public Lectures in the Arts.

Posted on: 22 April 2021

A Women's History of The Beatles

A Women's History of The Beatles

Liverpool Literary Festival welcomes Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles and Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University, Australia, in conversation with Dr Holly Tessler, IPM associate, Lecturer and Beatles expert.

Posted on: 5 March 2021

Women in Music at The University of Liverpool

Women in Music at The University of Liverpool

IPM affiliated researchers Dr Toni James and Dr Ruth Minton are curating a Women in Music event as part of this year’s International Women’s Day programme.

Posted on: 2 March 2021

IPM 30th Anniversary EventIPM30

IPM 30th Anniversary Event

Dear IPM friends It gives us great pleasure to invite you to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Institute of Popular Music on Thursday 1st November and Friday 2nd November 2018.

Posted on: 9 October 2018

Rhythm & Reaction: the Age of Jazz in BritainRhythm and Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain

Rhythm & Reaction: the Age of Jazz in Britain

Brand new exhibition curated by Head of Music Professor Catherine Tackley opens to rave reviews in London.

Posted on: 13 February 2018

Cinema, Music, Memory and WellbeingCinema, Music, Memory and Wellbeing

Cinema, Music, Memory and Wellbeing

In September 2017 Julia Hallam (Communications and Media), Lisa Shaw (Modern Languages and Cultures) and Sara Cohen (IPM, Music) joined forces for three Cinema, Music, Memory and Wellbeing events, which were held at the Middleton Court day centre in Speke, Liverpool, and attended by a total of 60 older people.

Posted on: 12 February 2018

Popular Music Studies WorkshopPopular Music Studies Workshop

Popular Music Studies Workshop

POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES WORKSHOP Senate House, London Wednesday 7 September 2016

Posted on: 18 September 2016

"Chasing the China Wind: A Musical Journey," by Chen-Yu LinChasing the China Wind

"Chasing the China Wind: A Musical Journey," by Chen-Yu Lin

The first event funded by the Postgraduate Research Development Fund is a premiere screening by Chen-Yu Lin, postgraduate researcher in the Department of Music, of her short documentary ‘Chasing the China Wind: A Musical Journey’; exploring recent Chinese popular music from the perspectives of post-1990’s generations across Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Liverpool. This exciting event is now taking place at on 9 June, 20.00 in Frederiks. Entry is free and there is no need to book, just come along!

Posted on: 4 June 2016

Invitation to "Music, Photographs & Stories from the Archives" EventStories from the Archive

Invitation to "Music, Photographs & Stories from the Archives" Event

You are invited to a special celebration of two of Liverpool's most exciting cultural collections: THE INSTITUTE OF POPULAR MUSIC ARCHIVE & THE OPEN EYE GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHIVE

Posted on: 11 May 2016

Mike Jones on Prince (1958 -2016)Prince (1958 – 2016)

Mike Jones on Prince (1958 -2016)

What is so difficult to accept or comprehend about the death of Prince Rogers Nelson is that he was so vital – as a performer, as a writer, as a human being.

Posted on: 22 April 2016

Invitation to Participate in Archives ProjectArchives Project

Invitation to Participate in Archives Project

The Institute of Popular Music (IPM) at the University of Liverpool is leading a project called “Music, Photographs and Stories from the Archives,” in collaboration with the Open Eye Gallery. Working with staff from the IPM Archive and the Open Eye Archive, we invite any interested members of the public to participate in this project.

Posted on: 31 March 2016

Some of these DaysSome of these Days

Some of these Days

Last Thursday marked the UK launch of James Donald’s recently published book Some of These Days: Black Stars, Jazz Aesthetics and Modernist Culture.

Posted on: 15 February 2016