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Professor Simon Keegan-Phipps leads the Department of Music at the University of Sheffield's School of Languages, Arts and Societies. As founding co-editor of the Open Access International Journal for Traditional Arts, he champions interdisciplinary exploration of music through ethnomusicology, cultural theory, and education frameworks. His career spans roles from Teaching Fellow (2009) to Head of Department (2018), with research focusing on contemporary folk music's role in shaping English identity.
- BA in Music (Durham University, 2002)
- MA by Research in Ethnomusicology (Durham University, 2003)
- PhD in Ethnomusicology (Newcastle University, 2008)
Research explores traditional arts mainstreaming in modern societies, particularly through England's folk music revival. Current Digital Folk project analyzes digital media's impact on folk arts participation. Secondary interests include music-comedy intersections in popular culture.
Professional leadership includes:
- Director of Undergraduate Studies in Music
- Director of Learning and Teaching
- Member of Faculty of Arts and Humanities Executive Board
- Member of University Senate
He supervises diverse ethnomusicology projects spanning:
- Irish traditional music broadcasting (1970-94)
- Folk flute aesthetics in Asturian culture
- Global participatory music scenes
- Taiwanese amateur Beiguan opera communities
His public engagement portfolio features:
- Parliamentary Group presentations
- Festival conference panels
- Radio documentaries (BBC Radio 3)
- Collaborative concerts with Yorkshire Wind Orchestra
