Practice-based research and research-based teaching have become buzz phrases in UK Music Higher Education and research institutions in recent years. But what are the practical implications of these concepts for popular music studies? In particular, how might they affect the development of…

The Popakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg combines all relevant aspects of popular culture and creates synergies in order to maximize the creative and economic output of Popular Music. Since its foundation in 2003, the Popakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg has quickly become one of the most renowned names in the…

Pop music has a strong tradition in Sweden. Succesful pop groups like ABBA and Cardigans have opened up for a strong pop education industry in Sweden. During the 21st century these pioneers has been followed by a number of successful song writer and music producers such as Max Martin and Johan…