- Music
- 18 Jun 15
Joy Division symposium set for Limerick
November will see an academic celebration of the Manchester band
Following successful weekends on Bowie, Morrissey and Riot Grrrl amongst others, the University of Limerick will host a symposium focused on Joy Division later this year.
We already brought you news that Peter Hook & The Light would be making their way to Limerick, and now it's been confirmed that November 25 and 26 will see fans and scholars gather for a celebration of the work of Curtis, Hook and co. The organisers - the University's Popular Music and Popular Culture research cluster - have issued an open call for papers.
Topics they recommend considering include Joy Division and the creation of a distinct Manchester Soundscape, the iconography of the group, and fandom and the ‘cult’ of Ian Curtis; just about anything covering the cultural and musical legacy of the group.
Hopefuls should submit a Word document containing the paper title, a 250 word abstract, and author information including full name, institutional affiliation, email address, and a 50-word bio to [email protected] by 31st July 2015.
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