Academics in Liverpool are preparing for the arrival of Taylor Swift in the city with a conference to “debate and deconstruct” the star’s work. The Shake It Off singer will bring her Eras tour to Merseyside for a three-day run of sold-out shows at Anfield Stadium from June 13. Advertisement In anticipation of her appearances, the University of Liverpool will host Tay Day, which it describes as a “symposium for fans, students and academics to engage with the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift”.
The conference is part of a number of Swift-related events being held in Liverpool in the hope of maximising the singer’s boost to the city economy. Taylor Swift has been described as a ‘cultural phenomenon’ (Ian West/PA) Advertisement Organised by the university’s Institute of Popular Music, Tay Day will take place on June 12 and see academics from across Europe speaking on topics such as Swift’s place in feminism. Advertisement The day will culminate in a session of “Critical Karaoke” – where researchers will perform one-song essays to their chosen Swift track.
Dr Sam Murray and Dr Amy Skjerseth, from the Institute of Popular Music, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting an event to bring together academics, students and fans to debate and deconstruct the work of one of the world’s biggest musical sensations on the eve of her performances in Liverpool. “The musical, social and economic impact of Taylor Swift is undeniable and that’s why we’re .
