Ben is a PhD Candiate in ethnomusicology at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium. Ben’s PhD study is the first ethnomusicological study of women in American country music in the 21st century. It is informed by the potential myriad opportunities for women performers in the genre during the 1990s, and the conservative reframing of country music which impacted such opportunities in the early 2000s. In additon to his PhD, Ben holds BA(Hons) and MA degrees in media, a PGCHE and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
About Ben’s Research
An overview of Ben’s PhD Research in ethnomusicology at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) focused on experiences of women in the country music scene of Nashville, Tennessee.
Media Appearances
An overview and excerpts of Ben’s media appearances, discussing his work and research in the fields of ethnomusicology and popular music studies.
Talks and Conferences
An abridged list of all talks and conference presentations Ben has given during the course of his PhD studies. The entries are in date order, with the most recent first.
British Association for American Studies
Ben has been working with the British Association for American Studies as their Digital Communications Manager since 2021.
Find Out More About Ben’s Work with BAAS