A two-day international conference hosted by The School of Arts and Media, University of Salford, UK and the Department of Recording Industry, Middle Tennessee State University, USA

24th - 26th May 2017
Media City UK, University of Salford, UK.

Convenors:
Dr. Mike Alleyne, Dept. of Recording Industry, College of Media & Entertainment, Middle Tennessee State University

Dr. Kirsty Fairclough, School of Arts and Media, University of Salford, UK

Tim France, School of Arts and Media, University of Salford, UK

Proposals are invited for a two-day international conference on the life and legacy of Prince.

This conference aims to provide fresh perspectives on the creative and commercial dimensions of Prince’s career, re-examining the meanings of his work in the context of his unexpected death.

This conference seeks to address the issue of Prince’s significant influence and lasting appeal from a number of multi-disciplinary perspectives. We welcome proposals from scholars in the fields of popular music studies, sound studies, gender studies, cultural studies, television studies, celebrity studies, film studies, visual arts, performance studies, digital and social media and related disciplines.

The conference presents a timely consideration of the cultural impact, iconic status of Prince and his global legacies across many media platforms. It will examine all aspects of his creative output and the ways in which it intersects with video, performance, literature, theatre, film, digital culture. design and fashion.

Single and panel proposals are invited on, but are not limited to, the following:

Prince as musician. Prince as songwriter.