{"title":"Prof Shane Homan","description":"\u003cp\u003eProf Shane Homan’s works delve into the vibrant intersections of music, culture, and society, with a keen focus on contemporary urban experiences. Readers can expect thoughtful explorations of how music shapes and reflects community identities, particularly within dynamic settings like Melbourne’s music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough insightful analysis and detailed case studies, these books offer a rich understanding of cultural practices and the creative industries. Ideal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Homan’s writing combines academic rigour with an accessible style, illuminating the power of music in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"music-city-melbourne-by-dr-catherine-strong-9781501369643","title":"Music City Melbourne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow did Melbourne earn its place as one of the world’s \u003cem\u003emusic cities\u003c\/em\u003e? Beginning with the arrival of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s, this book explores the development of different sectors of Melbourne’s popular music ecosystem, in parallel with broader population, urban planning, and media industry changes in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors draw on interviews with Melbourne musicians, venue owners, and policy-makers, documenting their ambitions and experiences across different periods. There are accompanying spotlights on the gendered, multicultural, and indigenous contexts of playing and recording in Melbourne. Focusing on pop and rock, this is the first book to provide an extensive historical lens of popular music within an urban cultural economy. It investigates the contemporary nature and challenges of urban music activities and policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597279674604,"sku":"9781501369643","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0be803a3e31646a52419f988c140bb33.jpg?v=1777954615"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/prof-shane-homan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}