Welcome to the APME Liverpool 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. We encourage you to browse the various presentations and to create a custom schedule. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community July 22–24, 2025!
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The Rural Music Project will explore the development of music ecosystems away from major city centres, utilising art school pedagogies and the concept of scenius to generate community musicking and vibrant music hubs in lesser populated locales, enriching lives through encouraging cultural interaction, economic growth and an increased sense of place.
This study explores the role of music as a resource for the social inclusion of migrants and refugees, addressing linguistic, cultural, and social barriers. Qualitative research and practical activities examine how musicking fosters belonging, identity, and cohesion, contributing to more equitable and inclusive educational and social environments.
Students are often initially hesitant to participate in musical activities, due to cultural differences, or the fear of making a mistake. One method of overcoming this reticence is to incorporate the principles and games of improvisational comedy into the lesson plan. Designed by Jake Cassman, a former music director and performer at Second City theater in Hollywood, this workshop gives educators the chance to learn about and participate in the activities that improvisers have used for generations to encourage play, focus and community.
