Ethnomusicology at The University of Sheffield

Got half an hour or so to help Access Folk understand who's doing what in the folk singing world? Please share around your contacts - more the absolute merrier :)

Access Folk Survey A survey about people's experiences and opinions around participating in folk singing in England.

Join us next Friday and Saturday for two days talking and thinking and singing about folk! A mixture of academics, practitioners and community researchers come together for a jam packed two day symposium. All very welcome to join the discussion.

Not long until our Folk Singing Symposium!! If you're thinking about coming, we'd strongly encourage you to book your ticket soon! It's great value with loads of workshops and talks for practitioners and academics alike. We haven't even posted about half of what's going on, because both days are jam-packed! Ticket link & more info in the comments 👇

I'm pleased to share with everyone that a new open-access Special Issue of the International Journal of Traditional Arts (IJTA) is now available from https://tradartsjournal.ncl.ac.uk . Through six case studies across four continents, ‘Social justice, human rights, and sustainability of traditional arts’ (IJTA vol. 4 no. 1, 2022), guest edited by Dr Catherine Grant, explores how vibrant and viable traditional arts practices can be formidable instruments in the pursuit of social justice and human rights.

The International Journal of Traditional Arts The International Journal of Traditional Arts is an international, peer-reviewed journal that promotes a broad-ranging understanding of the relevance of traditional arts in contemporary social life.

You, yes YOU! Do you have a friend? Could you help us out by asking them about their views on folk singing? If that's a yes, head over to our website and sign up to Ask A Friend! You'll be an official "co-researcher" on an academic project, have a (hopefully) interesting conversation with a friend of yours, AND be rewarded with a £10 shopping voucher! What's not to love?! Step-by-step instructions and sign-up form here: https://accessfolk.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/activities/ask-a-friend

Fancy trying out some interview techniques?

Are you a student looking to practice your research skills? Look no further - we’ve got the project for you! Interview up to 5 friends about their views on folk singing and get rewarded with up to £50 in shopping vouchers! https://accessfolk.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/activities/ask-a-friend

We're off out to Perch Brewhouse to spend an evening with 's finest Morris, rapper and cloggies. All part of conference hosted feel free to come along - starts at 7.30 (pic is )

We are recruiting for a new University Teacher in Ethnomusicology - take a look and please spread the word...

University Teacher in Ethnomusicology at University of Sheffield Are you interested in working for a vibrant, Russell Group University? Are you committed to delivering an excellent student experience? Are you ready to shape a new generation of music graduates by supporting—through the study of musicology—their development of cutting-edge subject knowledge and...

The Ethnomusicology Reading Group is kicking off its next block of discussions on Wednesday. It is a friendly, low-key group to which all are welcome. See https://ethnomusicologyreadinggroup.wordpress.com/ for more info!

Fay Hield and Esbjorn Wettermark have launched a new project to get more, and more different kinds of people, taking part in folk singing - like and follow the page to find out more.....
Also, please do spread the word, we want to reach as many people as possible :)

Access Folk Exploring ways to increase and diversify participation with folk singing in England.

Congratulations to Marie-Christinne Clarisse, a graduate of our 2012-2014 MA Traditional and World Music Distance Learning programme. Marie-Christinne won the "Culture and Creativity" category at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2022 in Mauritius! The celebrate the achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. For more info, see: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/music/undergraduate/careers/music-alumni-awarded-culture-and-creativity-award

Interested in economic ethnomusicology? Then join us on Wednesdays at 4pm UK time as we discuss articles, book chapters and podcasts with ethnomusicologists from around the world. All welcome at this friendly group.

The BFE fieldwork grants scheme is open for applications - if you have exciting fieldwork needs - then please do consider applying...

BFE Fieldwork Grants Scheme | British Forum for Ethnomusicology The British Forum for Ethnomusicology is pleased to announce the BFE Fieldwork Grants scheme (open from 9th Nov 2021 for 2022 scheme).