Photos and story by Megan Barton With Record Store Day coming up on June 12, many stores are already taking orders and preparing for the celebration of all things needle and groove. The event, which involves exclusive vinyl releases and…
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Feature: the return of the sea shanty
By Hannah Crowther TikTok has given rise to many trends in it’s lifetime, from catchy dances to debunking viral hacks. However, one thing that no one expected to take off was sea shanties – in particular ‘The Wellerman’. Through 2020…
The marks are out – what happens next?
Students across the Music, Media and Performance department have received their marks this week. As tutors, it’s always a pleasure to see our students achieve (and post about their grades on social media). Once the dust has settled, and our…
FEATURE: Molly Fryo, A rising star.
By Sophie Hayman Imagine for a moment that it’s 2010, and a little girl looks towards her grandparents’ house with a smile on her face. In her tiny hands, she holds a piece of paper, decorated with pens, pencils and…
Hello and Goodbye from Chemistry Lane
By Rhys Thomas, Music Journalism Year Three Chemistry Lane’s farewell promises a night of nostalgia as they celebrate the release of their first and last album. It has been almost a decade since the birth of Chemistry Lane, yet in…
Aspiring Music Journalist Joins Prestigious Panel at Festival
A University of Chester music journalism student has made his first panel appearance at a festival. Jon-Paul Berry, a second year student on the Parkgate Campus, was invited to take part in the Louder than Words festival which took place…
Are Young Creative Muslims Facing a Double Backlash?
Final year BA Journalism student Hana-Maryam Arshad produced this investigative documentary for her Production Dissertation to explore issues facing young Muslims whose creativity is challenging religious and cultural convention. Speaking to musicians including drummers, pianists and rappers, and athletes such…
PODCAST: Welcome Home Friends
Welcome Home Friends is the brainchild of final year BA Radio and Music Production student Max Rushton, who produced the following story-led podcasts for assessment on the Radio Project module. The four part series hosted on a standalone website demonstrates…
Louder Than Words Literary Festival: The Student Perspective
Music Journalism students attended the Louder Than Words festival 2018 where course leader Dr Simon Morrison is a regular speaker. The festival provides students with the opportunity to network with journalists and other music industry professionals while also turning their…
A Day in the Life of The Beatles for Music Journalism students
Roll up! Roll up! For the Magical Mystery Tour! Picture yourself, in a coach, on a dock, a trip down memory…Penny Lane, a quick stop at Strawberry Fields, and a visit at each of the Fab Four’s childhood homes. RHYS THOMAS…