Kirsty Fairclough
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Professor Kirsty Fairclough is a British academic, curator, and cultural producer specialising in popular culture, screen studies, and music culture. She is currently a Professor of Screen Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research explores the intersections of media, celebrity, sound, and countercultural movements. Kirsty Fairclough is Professor of Screen Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Academic Career
Fairclough has held various academic positions, focusing on film, television, music, and digital media. She has contributed to the study of celebrity culture, music documentaries, and the cultural impact of sound in media.
Fairclough has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and served as an external examiner for doctoral research across institutions worldwide. She has also been actively involved in academic journal editorial boards and peer-reviewing for leading publications in media and cultural studies.
Research and Publications
Fairclough’s research interests include the representation of women in media, the evolution of music culture, and the role of storytelling in digital environments. She has published numerous academic articles and edited books on these subjects. Her work frequently engages with feminist theory, media ethics, and the ways digital technologies are reshaping cultural production.
Selected Publications
- The Music Documentary: Acid Rock to Electropop (co-edited with Rob Edgar), 2013
- Prince and Popular Music: Critical Perspectives, 2020
- Music/Video: Forms, Aesthetics, Media (co-edited with Gina Arnold and Daniel Cookney), 2017
- Music/Video: Histories, Aesthetics, Media (co-edited with Gina Arnold and Daniel Cookney), 2017
Cultural and Industry Contributions
Beyond academia, Fairclough is a curator and cultural producer, working with institutions such as SXSW, Glastonbury Festival, the BFI, and Manchester Jazz Festival, where she previously served as Chair for six years. She has collaborated with artists, filmmakers, and industry professionals to create events, exhibitions, and discussions bridging academia and the creative industries.
Her work in public engagement has facilitated innovative conversations between scholars, industry figures, and audiences.
Media Appearances and Public Engagement
Fairclough is a regular media commentator on issues of film, television, music, and popular culture, contributing to BBC, The Guardian, and other media outlets. She frequently speaks at international conferences and public events, addressing topics such as the impact of streaming platforms, the changing nature of celebrity, and the intersection of politics and entertainment.
Her research has been featured in leading documentaries, podcasts, and panel discussions, and she has served as a consultant for film and television productions exploring themes of media representation and cultural identity.
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