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Sam Jones serves as Lecturer in Music Business and Management at Falmouth University, with extensive international experience across academia and creative industries. He has designed and led programs at Falmouth University, Kings College London, SOAS, and ICMP, focusing on music business, cultural heritage, and creative industries.
His educational background includes:
- MA Anthropology of Development from SOAS (2016)
- FHEA Fellowship from Advance HE
- BA (Hons) Music Technology (1st Class Honours)
His research centers on cultural policy and global cultural relations, examining how international funding structures influence artistic practice and cross-cultural collaboration. He investigates live music ecosystems and cultural sustainability through heritage-driven initiatives, bridging academic theory with industry practice to address socio-economic dynamics in international music industries.
His notable scientific awards include:
- Songlines Best Album of 2021 (Africa & the Middle East)
- Guardian Music awards Best Album on the Month (2020)
Sam has secured over £3 million in funding for grassroots music projects, including Heritage Lottery Fund support for venue development and a £70,000 British Council grant for CALIPSO-DE-EL-CALLAO (2024-2025). As board member of Creative Kernow and non-executive director at The Cornish Bank, he shapes cultural policy in Cornwall while leading the Music Halls Project to repurpose historic spaces for performance through partnerships with BBC, PRS Foundation, and British Council.
