Dates - 4 days
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Opens
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Venue
George Washington University Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Hosted by
IASPM-US
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the conference contemplates relationships between music and the state. It addresses questions such as how popular music has reinforced or challenged state power, how the state has interacted with artists, audiences, and industries, how government agencies have promoted, preserved, or censored musical expression, and how communities have engaged with state structures through popular music. The event includ
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Paris, France
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Long Beach, California, USA