Allan Watson

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If you’re in or near @uonresearch.bsky.social tomorrow (Tuesday 25/11) then why not come along and see me present research, jointly undertaken with @allanwatson1.bsky.social, on music and platforms. The Music Dept is an important part of UoN’s research & teaching ecosystem: long may it continue!

The National Wind Tunnel Facility has 5 items in the Top10 downloads for this month. Also in the Top10 is a thesis, a report and a book. A journal article and a conference paper make up the set.
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Me, @allanwatson1.bsky.social and @andrewleyshon.bsky.social spotted in Foyles - huddling together in solidarity. The critical filling in a chunky sandwich of handbooks and how-to manuals...

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries A critical appraisal of the latest round of platform intermediation, centred on MusicTech, social media platforms and user-generated content, live streaming, crowdfunding and gamification, that is res...

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries, written by me and @allanwatson1.bsky.social, was formally published yesterday. The physical version is available from all good bookshops (as well as a few bad ones). It’s also available as an an Open Access pdf): www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

"The Rise of the Platform Music Industries" by Andrew Leyshon and Allan Watson is out later this year. https://buff.ly/4hpvPgP
If you can’t wait that long, take a look at Dr Watson’s Creative PEC discussion paper about regional music clusters: https://buff.ly/4jvBiog

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries A critical appraisal of the latest round of platform intermediation, centred on MusicTech, social media platforms and user-generated content, live streaming, crowdfunding and gamification, that is res...

With proofs now edited and index completed, The Rise of the Platform Music Industries by @allanwatson1.bsky.social and me is all set for publication in June 2025. Phew! Delighted too with @agendapub.bsky.social's clever cover design. www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

A new report calls for a "radical overhaul" of education to build a skills pipeline that will secure the UK's role as a global CreaTech leader, as well as R&D investment & tax reliefs, a CreaTech collaboration hub & funding for CreaTech scale-ups.

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CreaTech: A lever for growth? - Arts Professional A new report on the intersection of creativity and technology – CreaTech – is published this week. Its findings, according to lead researcher Eliza Easton, reveal an unparalleled opportunity for…

A new report on the intersection of creativity and technology – CreaTech – is published this week. Its findings, according to lead researcher Eliza Easton of Erskine Analysis reveal an unparalleled opportunity for economic growth, innovation and global leadership.

Loughborough input recognises role of universities in transforming creative industries A Loughborough University academic has co-authored a report highlighting the important role universities can play in transforming the future of creative industries nationally.

"We are hopeful that the government will act upon these recommendations."

Loughborough's @allanwatson1.bsky.social has co-authored a new report which highlights the importance of universities in transforming the creative industries. Read more ⬇️

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Today we launch our new report "CreaTech: How the fusion of emerging technologies and the Creative Industries can transform the UK's approach to skills, innovation and business", commissioned by The Royal Anniversary Trust and DCMS.

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If it’s on the website it must be official! Coming this summer via @agendapub.bsky.social: The Rise of the Platform Music Industries www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

Urghh. Commiserations

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Congrats!

Me and my mate Dave had a quick chat about music and what it has to do with systems, hybridity, professionalisation, and changing spirits of capitalism.

You can eavesdrop on us if you're into that.
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In the spirit of sharing the losses as well as wins, today brought a grant rejection and feedback that I couldn’t help but take personally. No matter how much you recognise chances are slim, you believe in the projects you put together. But, live to fight another day etc etc!

Yeh it was super chilly!!

A super day yesterday with our MSc International Financial and Political Relations students exploring London’s international financial centre.

Congrats!

My latest book is here!!! So happy

Critical Music Industry Studies is published!

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I created a starter pack for economic geography and others who are somehow related to the field. If I forgot anyone, let me know (not sure if others can automatically add people).

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Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form Dear gamer, We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer. 1. About the Survey The following survey is part of a broader project called...

Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.

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Thanks George!

How the higher and further education sector can help the creative industries and technology to colli... Dr Allan Watson will be working on an exciting new research initiative funded by the Royal Anniversary Trust, which will examine how UK further and higher education institutions can foster connections...

Thrilled to be part of this project working with an amazing team!

Now published open access in GM&C: "Transnational media corporations in global media cities: A geographical approach to understanding media power through corporate office networks" with Michael Hoyler @gawc.bsky.social and @bdrudder.bsky.social