CfP: Society for Music Production Research – 2nd Annual Conference (11.-13.09.2025, University of Victoria, Canada) Deadline: 14.03.2025

Society for Music Production Research: Annual Conference 2025

September 11-13, 2025 (Thurs-Sat)
University of Victoria
Sngequ House, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

2nd Annual Conference of the SMPR: Expanding the Field of Music Production Research
Take Two: Expanding the Field of Music Production Research

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Building on the success of the inaugural SMPR conference, we now turn our focus to Canada’s west coast, a region where the extraordinary natural environment inspires us to push boundaries and explore new ideas. It’s time for take two! 

Using Victoria's ecological diversity and soaring landscape as a metaphor, we have chosen three themes to map out research directions for Music Production Research (MPR): equity, diversity and inclusion; social responsibility; and innovation. We want to explore these themes both from within the MPR community, and also by turning our collective creativity outwards. At this conference, we aim to test the limits of conventional thought by fostering discussions about how music production and research can, broadly speaking, make a positive social impact. 

Paper Submissions: 

We encourage proposals from both researchers and practitioners that respond to our themes of equity, diversity and inclusion; social responsibility, and innovation, as well as, those that cover the length and breadth of music production, its research and practice. Possible topics for proposals may include but are not limited to:

  • Practice-Oriented Research

  • Industry Insights

  • Sonic Analysis and Interpretation of Recorded Music

  • Music Production Techniques

  • Music Production Education

  • Perceptual and Psychological Impact of Music Production

  • Music Industry Dynamics

  • Case Studies of Music Production

  • Cultural Perspectives and Impact of Music Production

  • Historical Perspectives of Music Production

Please submit proposals via this link by midnight (UTC) March 14, 2025. 

Submission types:

  • Individual Papers – 20-minute presentations with 5-minute Q&A. Submit an abstract of up to 300 words. Include the Title, Author(s), contact information, and 3-5 keywords. Abstracts should summarize the context and argument of the paper and a brief conclusion.

  • Speculative Solutions – 30-minute poster display period, 10-minute oral presentation alongside a panel of co-speculators followed by Q&A and discussion. Submit an abstract of up to 300 words covering the information described above. Include Title, Author(s), contact information, 3-5 keywords, and any special requirements for the poster session or presentation.

About SMPR:

The Society for Music Production Research is dedicated to building knowledge and dialogue among practitioners and scholars related to all aspects of music production. SMPR promotes research, publication, and networking among scholars and practitioners in the domains of creation, technologies, historical and industry contexts, aesthetics, and reception. The field is broad and includes all aspects of music production.

SMPR encourages multidisciplinary and intersectional engagement between its members, the music production industry, researchers, and related organizations and seeks to reinforce how research in music production impacts educators and students, while providing and encouraging a supportive space where members can contribute genuinely and sincerely by actively working to negate practices that perpetuate systems of oppression and exclusivity.

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