Current Projects

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ReMap

The ReMap report presents results from an IPM investigation into Black music makers' experiences in Liverpool, offering 16 findings and 22 recommendations to foster a more inclusive, diverse music practice in the city.
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Music Heritage, Migration and Identity

Researchers at the Institute of Popular Music work with local Chilean, Ukrainian and Yemeni communities to explore music's role in cultural heritage, intergenerational relations, and social identity.
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Theory, analysis and aesthetics

IPM researchers and the Society for Music Analysis host annual summer schools and symposiums in Liverpool presenting the latest developments in popular music theory and analysis.
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Digital Mapping

Collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Music Board, IPM researchers have developed an online digital music venues map, enabling new data analysis insight and economic modelling for policymakers.

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Bringing the Night Bus Back

IPM researchers identified the need for post-midnight public transport to return to help revive Liverpool's nightlife. Their efforts led to the launch of the N1 Night Bus in December 2023, with impact evaluation ongoing.

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IPM Heseltine Reports

IPM researchers have authored three Heseltine Institute policy briefings on Liverpool’s music sector challenges and Eurovision 2023's impact, outlining data-driven policy recommendations.