Music and Sonic Studies,
Manchester (MASSmcr)
Research Group Manifesto: Music and Sonic Studies, Manchester (MASSmcr)
Established in 2018, MASSmcr is an interdisciplinary collective that connects practitioners and theorists researching music and sonic ecosystems. We create sociologically informed sonic engagements designed to provoke by exploring sonic practice, vibrational media, silence, agency, grassroots movements, subcultures, resonance, & noise themes.
Sonic Manifesto:
Vision Statement:
The Music and Sonic Studies Research Group is dedicated to advancing the fields of music and sonic studies through innovative academic and practice research. We provide a collaborative environment that encourages criticality, creativity, inclusivity, and public engagement
Core Values
Latest News & Events
Manchester Histories Festival 2026
Friday 5th June,Manchester Central Library 4pm – 5.30pm Music and Sonic Studies Research Group event Down…
Louder than Words Festival
Katie Milestone was recently on a panel discussing dance music and her recent book, Transatlantic…
House of Commons Visit (11 June 2025)
MASS at the House of Commons One hundred agents of Climate Change, young climate activists,…
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