Music City Melbourne: Urban Culture, History and Policy

by Catherine Strong, Seamus O’Hanlon, Shane Homan

How did Melbourne earn its place as one of the world's 'music cities'? 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.

The authors draw on interviews with Melbourne musicians, venue owners and policy-makers, documenting their ambitions and experiences...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501369644
• ISBN13: 9781501369643
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"