Adam Behr

United Kingdom

Writer at Freelance

Researcher, writer, lecturer - music, politics and popular culture.

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UK arts sector is getting a £270 million funding boost - but there are winners and losers

Mar 4, 2025 | tolerance.ca | Adam Behr

By Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University “In any civilised community the arts … serious or comic, light or demanding, must occupy a central place.
UK arts sector is getting a £270 million funding boost - but there are winners and losers

Mar 4, 2025 | theconversation.com | Adam Behr

“In any civilised community the arts … serious or comic, light or demanding, must occupy a central place. Their enjoyment should not be regarded as something remote from everyday life.” This was a central statement in the white paper (a statement of policy intent) issued 60 years ago by Jennie Lee, the UK’s first minister for the arts under Labour prime minister Harold Wilson in 1965.
Ziggy Stardust: how David Bowie developed the role that would bring him undying fame

Jul 11, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Adam Behr

By Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University In 1964, a bunch of mop-topped young men appeared on the BBC’s early evening Tonight programme, being interviewed by a mildly bemused, but not unfriendly, Cliff Michelmore to promote the “Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men”. Their spokesman, making his first television appearance, was 17-year-old David Jones.
Ziggy Stardust: how David Bowie developed the role that would bring him undying fame

Jul 11, 2024 | theconversation.com | Adam Behr

In 1964, a bunch of mop-topped young men appeared on the BBC’s early evening Tonight programme, being interviewed by a mildly bemused, but not unfriendly, Cliff Michelmore to promote the “Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men”. Their spokesman, making his first television appearance, was 17-year-old David Jones. Within a decade, and better known as David Bowie, his 1972 performance on Top of the Pops, as Ziggy Stardust, would make his previous appearance seem tame.
Finally, the time to tackle ticket touts may have come

Jun 21, 2024 | theconversation.com | Adam Behr

Labour promised in spring that it wants to see a cap on ticket resale prices but it will likely come up against fierce opposition from business and touts.
Finally, the time to tackle ticket touts may have come

Jun 20, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Adam Behr

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Bos Ice Tea, Monkeybiz partner to spread the African spirit through design

Jun 13, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Adam Behr |Lauren Hartzenberg |Marc Hasenfuss |Leigh Andrews

Both founded in the heart of Cape Town, Monkeybiz and Bos Ice Tea join forces in a collaboration that transcends traditional business ventures. Both organisations share a deep-rooted commitment to uplifting their communities. Monkeybiz, with its focus on empowering local women through traditional beadwork, perfectly complements Bos Ice Tea's mission to share the African spirit globally.
Save our grassroots music spaces: cross-party report calls for levy to help venues in crisis

Jun 6, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Adam Behr

By Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University Smaller live music venues are facing serious challenges to keep their doors open since the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. So is it time for proper financial intervention? Read complete article© The Conversation -
Save our grassroots music spaces: cross-party report calls for levy to help venues in crisis

Jun 6, 2024 | theconversation.com | Adam Behr

With politics now moving into the gladiatorial phase for the general election, it’s easy to forget the huge amount of parliamentary work taken up by cross-party efforts in select committees responsible for overseeing the work of government departments.
Paul Weller 66 review: a skilful, layered album that pays homage to rock music

Jun 5, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Adam Behr

By Adam Behr, Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University Paul Weller’s new album 66 is a far cry from the fiery vigour of Weller’s early work with The Jam and The Style Council. It’s also different from solo hits like The Changingman (1995) or even, more recently, the grittier moments on 2021’s Fat Pop.

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