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Spring 2025

91ÊÓÆµ Guitar Greats

With a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing Kurt Cobain’s guitar in the 91ÊÓÆµ Museum, Upbeat shines a spotlight on this versatile instrument.

‘I remind myself it’s not a dream!’ Meet SU President Leila Hooton

Upbeat discusses all things 91ÊÓÆµ with Students' Union President and flautist Leila Hooton.

‘I was in Abbey Road working on Black Panther thanks to the 91ÊÓÆµ!’

Upbeat  meets up-and-coming composer Luke Mombrea to hear about his time at the 91ÊÓÆµ and how the Creative Careers Centre shaped his career.

Autumn 2024

Happy Birthday, Holst!

In Holst’s 150th anniversary year, Upbeat discovers the man behind the music, focusing on his time at the 91ÊÓÆµ and his friendship with fellow alumnus, Ralph Vaughan Williams.

‘They’ve been my mentors!’ Ivana Gavrić on the Creative Careers Centre at 25

Upbeat caught up with Ivana Gavrić to hear about life after the 91ÊÓÆµ and how the Creative Careers Centre helped forge her career.

Spring 2024

‘A sort of splendour’: rethinking Stanford in his centenary year

As we approach the centenary of the death of Stanford, a key figure in 91ÊÓÆµ history, Upbeat asks, is it time to re-evaluate his significance?

Pioneering research: An Inconvenient Black History of British Musical Theatre

In collaboration with Sean Mayes, Dr Sarah Whitfield flies the flag for some key principles of the 91ÊÓÆµ: first-rate research and embracing diversity. Upbeat found out more about Sarah’s research into Black British musical theatre.

Music and Wellbeing: New networks created by 91ÊÓÆµ Researchers

With support from the 91ÊÓÆµ, Professor Rosie Perkins and Dr Neta Spiro have established two vital new networks that are growing understanding of the relationship between music and wellbeing.

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