Media appearances

Media Appearances

Our Music researchers are regularly featured in the media, either showcasing their own research or providing expert opinions on current events.

2023

10 June Dr Holly Tessler Dr Holly Tessler discusses George Martin, music producer referred to as the ‘fifth Beatle’
6 June Dr Holly Tessler Dr Holly Tessler, Department of Music, discusses George Martin and his role in The Beatles’ career
29 May Professor Shirley Thompson Alumna Professor Shirley J. Thomson OBE discusses her opera, Women of the Windrush
26 May Dr Freya Jarman A tribute to Tina Turner: simply the best
25 May Rachael Drury Have your say on AI in new survey
15 May Fr Freya Jarman Dr Freya Jarman (Music) takes part in a jury at a Eurovision style event
15 May Dr Matthew Flynn Dr Mathew Flynn joins to discuss wider impact of Eurovision on city
15 May Dr Matthew Flynn Dr Matt Flynn (Music) discusses hope for Eurovision to be a catalyst for smaller music venues
13 May Dr Holly Tessler
Eurovision joins Liverpool’s rich musical history
12 May Dr Matthew Flynn
Wednesday at the Great Escape conference
11 May Dr Holly Tessler
Beatles provide inspiration for Eurovision contestants in Liverpool
  
10 May Dr Holly Tessler 
Beatles provide inspiration for Eurovision contestants in Liverpool
  
9 May Dr Freya Jarman Dr Freya Jarman (Music) discusses Eurovision including who she thinks might win it!
5 May Dr Freya Jarman Dr Freya Jarman, Department of Music, takes part in a live audience show about Eurovision 
5 May Dr Michael Jones Why you should make Liverpool your next UK city break, even after the Eurovision spotlight has gone
8 April Dr Sarah Price Dr Sarah Price, Department of Music discusses research done with Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
3 April Dr Michael Jones Why Eurovision is about more than music for Liverpool
3 March Professor Catherine Tackley Professor Catherine Tackley discusses the history of Jazz
2022
2-Dec Professor Michael Spitzer Letter: The density of Dylan and songcraft of the best pop
1-Dec Dr Holly Tessler Best-selling author examines how the Beatles became worldwide sensation
26-Nov Dr Michael Jones Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading
17-Nov Dr Jonathan Crossley Sounds from South Africa to serenade Liverpool
26-Oct Dr Holly Tessler First issue of the Journal of Beatles Studies available to read online now
26-Oct Dr Holly Tessler
Dr Holly Tessler talks about the Beatles receiving MBEs
16-Oct Professor Catherine Tackley
Professor Catherine Tackley talks about 1930s and 40s band leader Ken Snakehips Johnson
6-Oct Dr Matthew Flynn We’re working with Liverpool City Region to map local music venues
21-Sep Dr Michael Jones It's a chance to tell our city’s story': How hosting Eurovision could boost Liverpool's economy
21-Sep Dr Michael Jones Liverpool hosting Eurovision would have 'huge economic impact' on city, experts say
27-Aug Dr Holly Tessler
Is Liverpool getting fed up with Beatles tourism?
12-Aug Dr Michael Jones Dr Mike Jones on John Lennon’s controversial interview comments
9-Aug Dr Holly Tessler Dr Holly Tessler (Music) on the role of the Beatles in Liverpool’s identity and heritage
9-Aug Dr Freya Jarman Marilyn Monroe: why are we still obsessed 60 years after her death?
4-Aug Dr Freya Jarman Sister Rosetta Tharpe, singer who inspired Elvis: one of many women sidelined from musical history
3-Aug Dr Michael Jones Dr Michael Jones talks about the history of the Cavern Club and The Beatles’ final gig there
24-Jul Dr Freya Jarman Saluting rock‘n’roll’s godmother
6-Jul Dr Freya Jarman Sister Rosetta Tharpe, singer who inspired Elvis: one of many women sidelined from musical history
27-Jun Dr Holly Tessler Dr Holly Tessler (Music) discusses Paul McCartney’s headline set at Glastonbury
10-May Professor Catherine Tackley The emergence of jazz in the 1921 Census
4 April Dr Matthew Flynn Dr Matthew Flynn (Music) on LCR music board and how it aims to help the sector
31-Mar Dr Michael Jones Dr Mike Jones discusses the song writing of The Beatles
19-Mar Dr Holly Tessler MA Beatles programme lead, Dr Holly Tessler joins the Late, Late Beatles Show
15-Mar Dr Eduardo Coutinho Scouse Science Podcast: Yousef and Dr Eduardo Coutinho
18-Feb Professor Michael Spitzer Discuss latest ideas in Arts, Sustainability and Climate Change as Public Lectures in the Arts returns
10-Feb Dr Holly Tessler Dr Holly Tessler joins to discuss The Beatles, on the 60th anniversary of the band’s first gig at the Cavern
8-Feb Professor Catherine Tackley Academics selected to join Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport College of Experts

2021
8-Aug Dr Mike Jones
4-Aug Professor Michael Spitzer
31-Jul Professor Catherine Tackley
28-May Matthew Flynn
25-Apr Professor Michael Spitzer
22-Apr Dr Mike Jones
12-Apr Professor Michael Spitzer
23-Mar Professor Michael Spitzer
19-Mar Dr Mike Jones
17-Jan Professor Catherine Tackley
3-Jan Dr Mike Jones
20-Sep Dr Holly Tessler
5-Oct Haekjung Um
Dr Haekyung Um (Music) chats about the 26 Korean words added to Oxford English dictionary
8-Oct Dr Holly Tessler
13-Oct Dr Holly Tessler
21-Nov Project Team
2020
4-Sept Matthew Flynn
10-Aug Professor Catherine Tackley
16-Aug Professor Catherine Tackley
27-Aug Matthew Flynn
27-Jul Matthew Flynn
24-May Professor Catherine Tackley
18-May Dr Mike Jones
Dr Mike Jones (Music) on why so many pop songs are three minutes long
13-Feb Professor Michael Spitzer