This panel discusses issues relating to Manchester’s popular music histories and the ways they have been recorded, memorised and turned into myths. The digitalisation of music production and performance as well as the recent turn to an online participation in musical events have created opportunities to archive, recollect and (re)produce several popular music histories. Panel members debate the role of Manchester’s music history with regard to their own practice. At the same time, they explore ways in which popular music heritage can be democratised.

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