Shane Homan

Shane Homan is Associate Professor in Media and Communications and Head of the School of Media, Film and Journalism at Monash University's Faculty of Arts. His primary research focuses on music industry policy, cultural policy, media policy, urban culture, and music heritage. He has led numerous Australian Research Council-funded projects, including 'Community Music Radio: Building the Music-Media Ecosystem' (2023-2025), examining the cultural and economic value of community music radio.

• Education details: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
• Current roles: Academic leadership in media studies, policy research, and industry collaboration.

Research interests include music policy at local and national levels, urban cultural economies, live music venue sustainability, and the interplay between cultural heritage and contemporary media. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical policy impact, evidenced by his contributions to reports on Australia's recording sector, NSW live music policies, and music exports.

Recent publications analyze Melbourne's music city dynamics, music documentary production challenges, and the role of night-time economies in cultural capital. Collaborations span global researchers and government bodies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

• Grants & Projects: 14+ ARC projects, including leadership on music radio's ecosystem value (2023-2025) and Victorian night-time economy studies.
• Industry Engagement: Member of NSW Live Music Taskforce, Victorian Live Music Roundtable, and Music Council of Australia.

Labs/Teams: Oversees Media, Film & Journalism school operations, fostering cross-disciplinary research in cultural policy and urban studies.