The International Bagpipe Organisation presents the
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL BAGPIPE CONFERENCE
11-13 March 2022
​Hosted by
Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstract submission deadline: 1 October 2021
Abstract acceptance notification: 31 October 2021
Abstract length: 250 words
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.internationalbagpipeorganisation.com

​The International Bagpipe Organisation warmly invites you to participate in the Sixth International Bagpipe Conference (IBC) to mark International Bagpipe Day 2022 (10 March 2022), a celebration of the world’s diverse bagpipes and bagpiping traditions. This event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the International Bagpipe Conference.
 
For 2022, the IBO has joined up with the Northumbrian Pipers' Society (NPS) and Newcastle University to host a 3-day event, combining the conference with the 3rd Newcastle Piping Festival The combined events will start on Friday afternoon with a lunchtime concert, and end on Sunday afternoon making use of the outstanding facilities at Newcastle University. Full details of the weekend will be announced on the website in the autumn.
 
The conference will be at Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K and will be based in the department of music in the Armstrong Building. Events and concerts will take place in the wonderful space of the King’s Hall.

The conference is a productive and welcoming platform for all people interested in the study of bagpipes: musicologists, ethnomusicologists, music experts, instrument makers, folk musicians, dancers, and music lovers. This event is an exciting interdisciplinary opportunity to debate various questions relating to the study of bagpipes both today, and historically. All are welcome, whether you choose to present or simply listen and enjoy the atmosphere. The IBCs are friendly events, open to all, promoting bagpipes from all around the world.

In 2022, the conference returns to the UK (after going to the United States in 2020, but rescheduled to a virtual conference in June of 2020). 
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King's Hall, where the conference papers and concerts will be hosted
The conference is teaming up with the Northumbrian Piper's Society and their 3rd Newcastle Piping Festival
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EU/INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS: The UK now accepts only passports for international travel. EU identity cards can no longer be used for travel to the UK.

Schedule

Friday 11 March
Noon: Northumbrian bagpipe lunchtime concert - Lit & Phil (NPF event - £5)

From 7pm: 'Bring Your Own Bagpipes' Evening Session in a local pub (North Terrace)

Saturday 12 March
9-5:30pm: Conference at King's Hall, Newcastle University (see detail of papers below). Lunch and tea breaks included in the price

5:30-6:30pm: Conference wine reception (included in conference price)

7pm: Newcastle Piping Festival International Bagpipe Concert, King's Hall, Newcastle University (incuded in conference price)

9pm onwards: 'Bring Your Own Bagpipes'Session at North Terrace

Sunday 13 March
9am-12pm: Conference at King's Hall, Newcastle University, including screening of "The Journey of Askavlos - a documentary film about greek bagpipes" by Yorgos Arvanitis (tea break included in conference price)

1-5pm: Trip to Morpeth to visit the UK's largest bagpipe collection (and one of Europe's largest collections). Add on cost which covers coach transport to the museum.

From 7pm: 'Bring Your Own Bagpipes' Final Session at North Terrace

Call for Papers

Presenters from around the world are welcome to present on themes directly linked to bagpipes.

Papers touching on other themes such as organology, playing techniques, ornamentation, history, iconography, instrument making, recordings, archiving, collecting, and composing are welcome.

Interested participants are to submit a paper title, an abstract of no more than 250 words, complete with an institutional affiliation or profession and contact details by Friday 1 October 2021 to: [email protected] .
 
Please find previous abstracts in the conference archives on our website: www.internationalbagpipeorganisation.com   

Due to the large number of applications in previous years, abstracts from those applying for the first time, or who did not present in 2020, will be prioritised. This is to encourage a greater diversity of presenters. We do, however, encourage everyone to attend the conference, regardless of whether you are presenting or not.

For more information or details about past conferences, including abstracts of past papers, please browse our website.

Successful applicants will be notified by 31 October 2021.


Programme Committee:
Dr. Roger Landes (Texas Tech University, USA)
Dr. Cassandre Balosso-Bardin (University of Lincoln, UK)
Dr. Simon McKerrell (Newcastle University, UK)
Dr. Liz Santamaría Cadaval (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain)

​Organising committee
Cassandre Balosso-Bardin (IBO)
Simon McKerrell (Newcastle University)
Andrew Davison (NPS)
Andy May (NPS)
Iain Gelston (NPS)
 
IBO Committee
Cassandre Balosso-Bardin
Roger Landes
Arle Lommel
 
Partners
This conference could not have taken place without the help and support of several partners.