What is the Bridging Musical Knowledge project?

Some kinds of musical knowledge lend themselves easily to words (music biographies, music theory etc.); other kinds, such as those shared by communities or the knowledge that comes from our lived experiences of ‘getting’ or appreciating music tend not be expressed so regularly. We are interested in all kinds of musical knowledge, their place in society and culture, and the potential to bring together or bridge these different ways of ‘knowing’ music.

Bridging Musical Knowledge considers how people might engage with music of all shapes and styles, including:

As listeners/punters/fans;
Through local or online communities and networks;
As performers (amateur or professional) and other producers of music;
As individuals or in groups;
Informal (group transmission or self-acquired musical knowledge) or formal study of music;
Through spoken word, print, audio-visual, digital or other media;
In institutional and community settings, such as music/arts venues, local centres, training centres, colleges, and universities.

Project team

If you would like to get in touch with the project organisers please contact

Dr. John O'Flynn
Dr. Donal Fullam