Amplification Project

Welcome to the Amplification Project

The Amplification Project, based in the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies at the University of Huddersfield, is a Leverhulme Trust funded project that explores how amplification technologies and amplified sound have impacted musical practice, listening experience, political activism, the shape of modern media, and the fabric of everyday life.

About the Project

Project overview with aims and ambitions.

About the Project

About the Team

Biographies and research interests for the team.

Meet the Team

News and Events

Find out about the latest news and events.

news and events

Blog

Keep up to date with the project and its researchers.

Blog
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  • Had the sound fail at a gig? We want to hear about it.

    Had the sound fail at a gig? We want to hear about it.

    Dr. Gabrielle Kielich and Dr. Owen Coggins invite participants to their survey on the impact of amplification disruptions in live music. They seek experiences with sound equipment failures at various events to understand amplification’s role in music and public life. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

  • Plugged In and Powerful: Women and the Electric Guitar

    Plugged In and Powerful: Women and the Electric Guitar

    Gabrielle Kielich, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield, explores women’s experiences as electric guitarists, emphasizing the significance of amplification in their musical practice. Her research challenges the male-dominated narrative, showcasing how amplification empowers women and plays a crucial role in their identity and creativity within popular music.

  • ‘Raw and Wriggling’: In Conversation with Stu Mackenzie, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

    ‘Raw and Wriggling’: In Conversation with Stu Mackenzie, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

    Şebnem Altunkaya speaks experience, identity and parallel universes with Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizards

  • Call for Papers – “Amplification and Everyday Life” 

    Call for Papers – “Amplification and Everyday Life” 

    Two-day conference at the University of Huddersfield  4th-5th June, 2026  The Amplification Project, a Leverhulme Trust-funded research project housed within the Music and Music Technology division of the University of Huddersfield, invites proposals on the theme of “Amplification and Everyday Life.” As the first large-scale research project dedicated to the study of amplification, we hope…

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That’s a wrap! 🎬 We had a great time at our Amplification and Everyday Life Conference. Thank you to everyone involved. Check out the full gallery via the link in our bio. @huddersfielduni @yorkshire_sound_women_network @cfosterphoto #Amp #huddersfield #music #fyp #instagram Exciting announcement! We are pleased to present the Amplification and Everyday Life Conference at @huddersfielduni on 4th and 5th June. Plus an evening of electronic music and sound art from @yorkshire_sound_women_network. Link in bio to get your FREE tickets. With thanks to the @leverhulmetrust #amp #research #huddersfield #fyp #music @stevewaksman