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The Guitar in Popular Music Conference 2026

The Guitar in Popular Music Conference 2026

The Guitar in Popular Music conference (8–10 July 2026) will be co-hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University and the Academy of Contemporary Music, in collaboration with the International Guitar Research Centre (University of Surrey). Deadlines for Proposals: March 31 2026. Call for proposals Proposals are invited for presentations as follows:  Papers and presentations can focus on any aspect relevant to the conference’s overarching theme: the guitar’s role and use in popular music (including jazz). Any type of guitar (e.g. acoustic, electric, bass, hybrid etc) may be considered, as can any (or any combination of) the following…

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IGRC 2026 Surrey Conference Schedule and Registration

IGRC 2026 Surrey Conference Schedule and Registration

We are delighted to announce our schedule for the FREE IGRC Conference 28th and 29th March 2026 A two-day conference at the University of Surrey, bringing the guitar community together to share research about the guitar. Conference venue – PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK, GU2 7XH REGISTER HERE to attend. A schedule, a list of abstracts, catering details, and a campus map are below. SCHEDULE Saturday 28th March  9.30 Prof Steve Goss Welcome 10.00 Dr Francesco Braggio IGRC University of Surrey…

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Padua Homenaje Festival, 2025

Padua Homenaje Festival, 2025

CALL FOR PAPERS The Internatonal Guitar Festival ‘Homenaje’ are hosting a unique one-day IGRC conference on 8th September 2025 in Padua, Italy. As part of the Festival the IGRC proudly announce our call for papers (click for details), a unique opportunity to share research about the guitar with an international community of scholars and practitioners. The day will involve several lectures, recitals and masterclasses.

Just Ask The Axis: Jimi Hendrix Unpicked

Just Ask The Axis: Jimi Hendrix Unpicked

Upcoming Event Lecture, Rich Mix, Thursday, 20 Mar 2025 – 19:30 Professor Mermikides continues his Gresham College lecture series with his upcoming lecture Just Ask The Axis: Jimi Hendrix Unpicked. Despite being cited as one of the most creative and influential guitarists of all time, and his tragically short life, Jimi Hendrix’s playing and composing are yet to be fully analysed. This lecture demystifies his diverse influences and reveals the full range of his extraordinary invention in terms of sonic…

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Padua IGRC conference – Update

Padua IGRC conference – Update

ANNOUNCEMENT Padua IGRC conference – Monday September 8th 2025 We now have a date for the Padua IGRC conference – Monday September 8th 2025. Before we send out a call for papers, I’d like to offer an open invitation for any current IGRC PGRs and staff to speak at the conference. A little background. The conference will take place as part of the Festival Homenaje which IGRC PGR Giacomo Susani runs every year at the Barco Teatro in the centre…

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IGRC Symposium as part of the GFA Convention, Louisville, Kentucky 

IGRC Symposium as part of the GFA Convention, Louisville, Kentucky 

The Guitar Foundation of America presents the 2025 Convention and Competitions About the GFA Convention The Guitar Foundation of America Convention & Competitions is an annual event that brings together guitar enthusiasts, professionals, educators, luthiers, vendors, and composers. This convention features performances, workshops, masterclasses, lectures, competitions, vendor exhibition, and more. Whether you’re a professional player or a casual listener, the Guitar Foundation of America Convention offers a comprehensive and engaging experience centered around our beloved instrument. When and Where The 2025…

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The Nature of Music lecture series – Gresham College

The Nature of Music lecture series – Gresham College

Professor Milton Mermikides has completed his inaugural lecture series at Gresham College. The Nature of Music examines how music exploits our innate and highly evolved listening faculties in order to communicate complex and otherwise inexpressible emotions. Using a diverse range of examples – from Bach to Beatles, Bossa to Björk, Bartók to Billie Holliday – we explore the universal building blocks of prediction, rhythm, pitch, scale, dissonance and multiplicity in the musical experience. The complete series is now available to…

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Call for papers – The Guitar in Popular Music

Call for papers – The Guitar in Popular Music

The Guitar in Popular Music conference A three day conference from the 10th – 12th July Bringing together people from a range of fields interested in the use of the guitar in popular music, to share research about the guitar. The Guitar in Popular Music conference, in collaboration with the International Guitar Research Centre will be co-hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University and the Academy of Contemporary Music. Proposals are invited for presentations as follows:  Papers and presentations can focus on any…

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Hidden Music – The Composer’s Guide to Sonification

Hidden Music – The Composer’s Guide to Sonification

Professor Milton Mermikides’ first book Hidden Music– The Composer’s Guide to Sonification has been published by Cambridge University Press. The book reveals the what, how and why of sonification and data music practices; and their role and potential in scientific and artistic communication.