Thanks again to all who attended our conference last week. It was a really inspiring day of presentations and discussions. Don't forget, if you haven't already filled out the conference feedback form we'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions: forms.gle/xfoi3qrsQrGBfn… #MMRN22

Podcast Ep. 8: Kate Arnold bit.ly/3t5rzMB Tune in to hear Nicholas Ong talk to dulcimer player and medieval music researcher Kate Arnold ahead of her upcoming paper at the SSCLE Conference. Nottingham Trent University Crusades Network Midlands4Cities #MMMPod

ICYMI: Call for blog posts! Writing for a blog can be a great way to: - practice your public engagement skills - spark a debate around your work, or - reach a more diverse audience with your writing. If you have a post to share (or even just an idea) please get in touch. #MMRN

The first post of our summer blog series is now online! bit.ly/3NKQDjB In this post violinist @TanyaOstrovska writes about the complex negotiations that happen behind the scenes of live-streamed performances. Guildhall School of Music & Drama Midlands4Cities #MMRN #summerblogs

Podcast Ep. 10: Paul Adey bit.ly/3ONqDof In this episode Nicholas Ong talks to @PaulStephenAdey about his creative critical practice as a rapper and researcher, exploring literary intertextuality in hip-hop. Midlands4Cities Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Creative Writing Hub at NTU #MMMPod

Call for podcast guests! We are looking for participants to share their work on the Midlands Music Musings podcast. Read the full call here: bit.ly/3SPq14V Listen to previous episodes: bit.ly/3waTSLo Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. #MMMPod

Podcast Ep. 11: Dan Boucher bit.ly/3CAWwy7 In this episode Nicholas Ong talks to Dr Daniel Boucher about the role of expressionism in modernising opera in Germany's Weimar Republic. Midlands4Cities Uni of Birmingham @CAL_Postgrads #MMMPod #KurtWeill #Opera #musicology

We are looking for new committee members 2022/23! 🗣️Getting involved is a great way to get connected in Music research and to boost professional skills. Planned activities include a conference, a new podcast series, webinars, and more. Info below >> Midlands4Cities Arts and Humanities Research Council

Podcast Ep. 12: Taylor Rogers midlandsmusicresearchnetwork.com/podcast/episod… In this episode Nicholas Ong talks to Taylor Rogers about the concept of grief, her relationship with music, and her music film 'NOA'. NU Philosophy Dept Northwestern #MMMPod #NOA #grief #philosophy

We are still looking for participants for our podcast! Do write to us at [email protected] to express your interest!

Our latest podcast episode features @TanyaOstrovska who speaks to Nicholas Ong about live-streaming, post-COVID live performance, and 'the invisible audience'! Listen here: midsmusicnetwork.wixsite.com/mmrn/podcast/e…. Also, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

New episode alert! Listen to Dr. Miller 🎃 and Nicholas Ong speak about soundscapes, relaxation, and Madison's research journey here: midsmusicnetwork.wixsite.com/mmrn/podcast/e…. The episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.

Our latest podcast episode features @charlotte_does who speaks to Nicholas Ong about her research into the adaptation of the Kalevala in Finnish metal music! Listen here: midsmusicnetwork.wixsite.com/mmrn/podcast/e…. Also, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music!