Dr. Marion Leonard is set to join the Sonic Days conference, bringing with her a wealth of expertise in popular music studies and sound in museums. As a leading researcher at the University of Liverpool, Leonard has explored how auditory elements enhance museum experiences, bridging the gap between cultural heritage and modern soundscapes.
Dr. Leonard has focussed especially on how popular music is curated and mobilised within museum exhibitions. She brings curatorial experience and scholarly research to this area. Her experience includes working at National Museums Liverpool as lead curator for a blockbuster music exhibition as part of Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture celebrations. Her research projects have also included a partnership with the V&A and National Museums Liverpool to explore issues around collecting and representing popular music in museums.
Leonard has authored influential publications on the intersection of music, sound, and cultural heritage. Her contributions have made her a well-respected figure in both the academic and museum communities and she is currently completing a book on popular music and museums. Teaching and mentoring have been integral to her career as well, where she has nurtured the next generation of cultural researchers.
Leonard’s participation in Sonic Days reflects her ongoing commitment to exploring how music informs and transforms our interactions with cultural history. The value of her presence at the conference speaks for itself through her impressive body of work, which continues to impact both academia and museum spaces.
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