Public Music Journalism Talk with Joe Boyd
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 01:40:00 GMT
The University of Huddersfield’s Journalism and Media department is pleased to announce its first Public Music Journalism Talk on Thursday 1 December at 7.00pm in the Diamond Jubilee Theatre (BS1/01).
The lecture features legendary music producer, record label owner, manager and event organiser, Joe Boyd. Joe produced some of the greatest records of the 1960s and 1970s, including Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett, Fairport Convention’s Liege & Lief, which was acknowledged in polls as the best folk rock album ever made; one of the best British records in any genre ever made; and the enigmatic Nick Drake, whose reputation and cult status continues to grow; and was one of the first to promote the genre of World Music.
Joe has had an active career running a record label, producing some of the best records of the past fifty years and was also the producer of the film Scandal about the 60s’ scandal, the Profumo affair.
This event is a great opportunity for staff and students to hear Joe talk and ask him any questions about the continuing legacy and significance of the sixties, a decade that still resonates with its music and cultural revolution.
Dr Stephen Dorril, Course Leader for Music Journalism at the University, said: “Joe knows more than anyone about the sixties. He was there in the centre of it, as one of the main figures of the counter-culture, organising events such as the UFO Club and producing bands. He knew everyone.”
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite.
