Department of Musicology, University of Oslo, Norway

I've researched music in places of detention for over fifteen years, with several publications on this topic including my monograph Dangerous Mediations, on pop music in a Philippine prison (2019) and the anthology Sound and Detention: Towards Critical Listening, Sonic Citizenship and Social Justice (2026). Most recently I lead the international project Prisons of Note: Mapping music and nuances in penal exceptionalism from the periphery (funded by the Norwegian Research Council, 2021-'26). (https://www.hf.uio.no/imv/english/research/projects/prisons-of-note/index.html) Some practice-based research outputs from this project (recordings, films, and more) will be installed in an upcoming public exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo in September-October 2026, and I am planning subsequent follow on initiatives and educational activities building on the intersection of music and peace-building. I'm also affiliated with an upcoming AHRC-funded project that will examine the role of music and culture in the lives of young people during the Troubles era. I would be delighted to connect with anyone working in this area to share resources, strengthen networks, and potentially collaborate on future projects. Available for: Project Collaboration, Research Consulting, Writing/Speaking, Strategic Planning, Digital Project Consulting, General network building, mentorship, and resource-sharing.