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Paul Fields is an Associate Professor at Buckinghamshire New University, where he has been teaching since 2014. He serves as Programme Leader for the MA Music Business, BA (Hons) Music Business, and BA (Hons) Songwriting programs. His academic work bridges music, sociology, politics, and philosophy, with a strong focus on punk rock culture and freedom of expression.
His research interests include:
- Punk Rock Music and Subcultural Identity
- Freedom of Expression and Campus Politics
- Liberalism and Social Justice
- The Intersection of Punk and Religion
- Commercialization and Cultural Appropriation in Subcultures
Paul Fields’s publications span journals such as Punk & Post-Punk and Liminalities: A Journal of Performance Studies, as well as book chapters and conference papers. His recent work explores themes like the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, the relationship between craft beer and punk, and the paradoxes of safety and rebellion in punk venues like 924 Gilman Street. His research often combines ethnographic observation with cultural theory, focusing on authenticity, irony, and the evolving nature of punk as both a musical genre and a social movement.
His notable awards or fellowships are not listed in the provided materials.
As a former professional musician in the UK underground punk scene, Fields brings practical experience to his academic role. He has performed at major UK venues, won the National Battle of the Bands, and received BBC Radio 1 airplay. He continues to play, write, and record music. He supervises students and leads curriculum development in music business and songwriting, though specific advisees are not named. He is actively involved in academic networks related to punk studies and regularly presents at international conferences.
