Resonance: Exploring the Sound and Significance of Regional Music

This half day symposium will explore the social, cultural, educational and economical impact music has on regional Australia.

Resonance: Exploring the Sound and Significance of Regional Music! Join us at the University of New England, Tamworth Centre or online on December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM (Australia/Sydney Time). Brought to you by the University of New England (UNE) and the Regional Music Research Group. (see schedule below)

This half day symposium will explore the social, cultural, educational and economical impact music has on regional Australia. Hear from members of the Regional Music Research Group on their latest funded research, and special guest Dr Gavin Carfoot 2025 CMAA Songwriter of the year, producer, music researcher, and Senior Lecturer in Music at the Queensland University of Technology.

This event is held both in person and online.

Online link: https://une-au.zoom.us/j/5584361678?pwd=VjBXZGdVWWtoOTdLcVVPeTZQTkJmZz09&omn=81003843787

Schedule:

1.00pm - Welcome

1.10-2.40 - Presentations: Regional Music Research Group & UNE ; Including Australian Research Council and Live n Local projects.

2.40-3.00 - Break Afternoon Tea (provided)

3.00-4.00 - Guest Presenter: Dr Gavin Carfoot, CMAA Songwriter of the year.

4.00-5.15 - Round table discussion: Athol Munro, Peter Ross, Gavin Carfoot, Alana Blackburn (chair), David Cashman & Miranda Heckenberg.

5.15 - Drinks/networking