15 & 16 September 2011, London Metropolitan University
The Subcultures Network held its inaugural conference on 15-16 September 2011 at London Metropolitan University. Over 120 people attended, representing 20 countries from across the world. Professor Dick Hebdige and Professor David Hesmondhalgh were the keynote speakers, and audio versions of both papers will soon be made available on the website. Throughout, the standard of research showcased was excellent, and the Network’s belief in the potential for cross-disciplinary interaction was reaffirmed. We hope to build on the conference’s success with further symposiums, through the publication of journal special issues and edited collections, and via the promotion of related events on the website. Contact details of those who attended the conference will soon be made available and it is hoped that from this future collaborations, events and publications will ensure that the study of subcultures, popular music and social change will flourish over the coming years. We invited papers and themed panels which investigate these and other areas of interest from a wide range of theoretical posititions and disciplines including: sociology, history, cultural studies, criminology, media studies, music studies, politics, psychology. A vast array of titles and abstracts were submitted, click below to view the full list.
Paper titles and abstracts
Poster
Pictures from Inaugural Symposium