Registration and information on the 7th IASPM-DACH Conference Tuning the NOISE GATE - Politics of Filtering, Selecting and Amplifying in Popular Music.

University of Oldenburg
28.05.2026 - 30.05.2026

Dear colleagues and interested parties,

We are pleased to present the programme and registration details for the 7th IASPM-DACH conference Tuning the Noisegate in Oldenburg. Below you will find the registration link as well as all other relevant information on the programme, travel, hotel booking, accessibility, etc.

You can register for the conference under the following link:Registration IASPM-DACH Conference

We ask both contributors and guests to register in advance so that we can estimate the number of participants. Please register via the portal by 20.05.2026. On-site registration will still be possible.

The conference is free of charge for all IASPM members as well as for staff and students of the University of Oldenburg. The following prices apply for paying guests

Payment is possible via bank transfer or credit card.

The conference starts on 28 May 2026 at 13:00 and ends on 30 May 2026 at 16:00. An exciting, varied and challenging programme awaits the audience in a total of 17 sessions and three group panels. Almost 50 contributors from a total of 11 countries will present current research from the broad field of popular music studies. Practices of filtering, selecting and amplifying - illustrated by the metaphor of the noise gate - will be examined from different perspectives and thematic references. We are very happy to have received so many contributions on the topic and hope that the selection is convincing. In addition, an exciting supporting programme and catering will ensure stimulating discussions, entertainment and physical well-being.

Here you will find all information on travelling to the Carl von Ossietzky University ofOldenburgTravel information

Guests and participants who need overnight accommodation will find a large number of Oldenburg hotels in various price categories here.

Overnight accommodation

All rooms used during the conference are barrier-free and freely accessible for people with limited mobility. Furthermore, an awareness team will ensure compliance with the IASPM Code of Conduct ( https://www.iaspm.net/iaspm-code-of-conduct/ ). Contact persons for the physical and mental well-being of guests will be available on site. A retreat room will be available for people with sensory stress, feelings of anxiety or an urgent need for rest.

We are very much looking forward to the upcoming conference and hope to welcome you!

Cordially,
The organising team of the 7th IASPM-DACH Conference