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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · 17d

I’m really looking forward to welcoming our new postgraduate students to our ‘Applied Psychology of Music’ and ‘Music and Well-being’ programmes next week @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Another exciting year ahead!

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · 21d

Spread the word. This promises to be a stimulating event (though I might be a bit biased!).

Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · 21d

Our Call for Contributions is still open! Please share widely 💥

Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · Aug 20

💥 Call for Contributions 💥

We are seeking contributions for our symposium at Durham University, 18–19 May 2026.

Deadline: 4 Nov 2025.

Full details below 👇

musicinmyhead.org/network-acti...

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Sep 1

Congratulations and welcome!

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Aug 20

Super exciting news: We’re proud to announce the call for contributions for the inaugural Inner Music and Wellbeing international symposium, with funding from the AHRC. Here are the details.

Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · Aug 20

💥 Call for Contributions 💥

We are seeking contributions for our symposium at Durham University, 18–19 May 2026.

Deadline: 4 Nov 2025.

Full details below 👇

musicinmyhead.org/network-acti...

International Symposium — Call for Contributions - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network

What does it mean to imagine music? The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network invites proposals for its inaugural international symposium, held at Durham University, UK, 18–19 May 2026. The event brings t...

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 23

Neat design for a new test of musical imagery ability incorporating pitch and rhythm presented by @aliyaedwards.bsky.social at #ICMPC18 #musicscience

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 23

Looking forward to sharing our research at today’s Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium with Polly Ives from Concerteenies and Karen Burland.

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Scott Bannister @sb-78.bsky.social · Jul 22

Wonderful talk by @j-w-cannon.bsky.social from @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social presenting survey study and rich data on emotion, embodied pleasure and social connection at electronic dance music events #ICMPC18 #ICMPC2025 #MusicScience

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 22

Academic conference attendees: you know how hard it is to pick which papers to attend with parallel sessions? By attending #icmpc18 and the Music for Parental Wellbeing symposium concurrently (online), I’ve doubled the problem! Exhausted already!

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 21

Stimulating symposium at #icmpc18 on inclusion and diversity in music studies.

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jul 3

SysMus has become such an important highlight in the research calendar for our early career researchers. Great to see @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social members making the most of their time in Oslo.

Music Psychology @ Leeds @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social · Jul 3

For our latest blog entry, @j-w-cannon.bsky.social reports on our PGRs' experiences of the recent #SysMus25 conference in Oslo! Exceptional conference for students and early career researchers to connect, share insights, and develop impactful collaborations: music-psych.leeds.ac.uk/2025/07/03/o...

Our PGRs’ Experience at the SysMus25 Conference | Music Psychology @ Leeds

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jun 20

Warm and humid at work today, so the perfect time to remember this lovely embroidered fan which was a gift from a student.

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jun 14

Great to see members of @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social in your photos @j-w-cannon.bsky.social

James Cannon @j-w-cannon.bsky.social · Jun 14

Just got back from #SysMus25 in Oslo - what an amazing, memorable conference! Always makes me feel very privileged to be part of such an inspiring international community of music science/musicology researchers. Big thanks to everyone involved in hosting at @unioslo-ritmo.bsky.social !!

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Jun 12

@innermusicgroup.bsky.social, this looks like some fascinating research

Lennie (Thomas M.) @lennietm.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Emotional-Motivational Functions of Musical Imagery in Parkinson's Patients by Marietta Ungerer at #SysMus25

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European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music - ESCOM @escom.bsky.social · Jun 3

Excited to see the ECR #musicscience community in Oslo and online next week for @sysmus.bsky.social

Who is coming along?

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Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · Jun 3

New entry in our database of musical imagery in fiction and biography! 📖

Jack Reacher, the protagonist of @leechild58.bsky.social's novels, often experiences music internally rather than through external devices. Example from 'The Killing Floor' below 👇

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Killing Floor - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network

Jack Reacher, the protagonist of Lee Child’s novels, often experiences music internally rather than through external devices. He has a deep appreciation for blues music, and songs frequently play in h...

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · May 22

Thanks @ryanshirlow.bsky.social! I’d love to know more about your PhD.

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · May 20

Tomorrow evening I'll be delivering a public talk about the 'Science of 'Earworms': reasons to care about the 'sounds' of silence': www.cafe-sci.org.uk Ideas relating to our work at the @innermusicgroup.bsky.social

Cafe Sci Leeds

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · May 6

🎤 If the government wants national renewal, they should invest in the arts and culture 🎤

Today, we're launching a petition to remind Rachel Reeves: the arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them 🌱

www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...

🧶👇

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · May 14

The authors of this latest blog from @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social are too modest to say but Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community has also just won a Riley Award for their work. Congratulations!

Music Psychology @ Leeds @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social · May 14

In our latest blog, members of Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community (LUUMIC) share insights from their volunteer work at Headingley Hall Care Home. From musical bingo to singalongs, they explore how music fosters wellbeing, connection, and joy: music-psych.leeds.ac.uk/2025/05/12/l...

Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community (LUUMIC) | Music Psychology @ Leeds

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Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · Apr 30

We have a new blog post!

@aliyaedwards.bsky.social reflects on our Collaborative Exchange scheme ☕💬

Read here:

musicinmyhead.org/blog-3/

Blog 3: Networking is always less intimidating when pre-arranged with a cuppa - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network

Networking is always less intimidating when pre-arranged with a cuppa: an Early Career Researcher’s experience of the network’s monthly Collaborative Exchange meetings Networking can sometimes feel l...

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Apr 10

Wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I was just sad I couldn’t attend in person.

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Apr 10

@drmkirby.bsky.social is doing @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social proud at #SEMPRE conference with her Hickman Award talk on inclusive arts-based learning experiences for adults with learning abilities.

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Apr 9

Fingers crossed!

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Freya Bailes @freyabailes.bsky.social · Apr 9

What a rich programme ahead at SEMPRE Conference. Thanks to lovely colleagues who are organising and I’m sad I can’t be there in person. But @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social are really well presented.

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