Ben is always excited to be invited to discuss his work and research on radio and TV, and is always looking for new opportunities to discuss popular music in an academic or historical context. You can find some of his recent interviews and features listed below.
Ben Atkinson Discusses Shania Twain at Glastonbury – BBC Radio Berkshire (30/06/2024)
Ben joins Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss Shania Twain’s upcomming appearance in the ‘Legends’ slot at Glastonbury, plus a wider chat about the popularity of country music in the UK.
Ben R. Atkinson Discusses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Country Music – BBC Radio London (25/06/2024)
Ben joins BBC Radio London to discuss the recent Taylor Swift Eras Tour dates in the UK, the upcomming Wembley concerts and the popularity of country music in the UK.
Ben R. Atkinson Discusses Taylor Swift and Country Music – BBC Radio Lincolnshire (13/06/2024)
Ben joins Frances Finn in the afternoon on BBC Radio Lincolnshire to discuss the recent #TayDay conference at the University of Liverpool, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and his PhD research in the field of country music studies.