Panel 2: Exploring Heavy Metal: An Insight Into Music Journalism

Sponsored by Birmingham City University

Frances Morgan & John Doran

Friday 2 September 2011
2.00pm – 3.00pm
University of Wolverhampton Conference Rooms
 
Please Book In Advance :  Admission for the Panel only £5.00 http://www.theticketsellers.co.uk

Budding writers will find invaluable insights into the world of music journalism. The panel will explore ways in which journalism has been informed by the ongoing evolution of Heavy Metal as well as the move from print to the use of digital media.

The panel will be made up of key figures in music journalism, including Alex Milas, the editor of the UK’s largest selling Heavy Metal music magazines, Metal Hammer. Other panelists include Malcolm Dome, with a 30 year career as a Heavy Metal commentator and co-founder of online radio station TotalRock, John Doran who has interviewed everyone from Slayer to Judas Priest and the editor of music website The Quietus and former Plan B editor Frances Morgan who has contributed to a variety of publications from Terrorizer to the New Statesman.

The Panel is part of the Home of Metal Conference 1 - 4 September 2011
Exploring Heavy Metal; the music, its heritage and global influence
www.homeofmetalconference.com
 
Presented in partnership with University of Wolverhampton & Light House.
The Black Country season of activity has been curated and organised by Capsule on behalf of the Black Country Arts Partnership.
Funded by Meet Birmingham and Arts Council England.