The event offers regular meetings throughout the year, with one-hour sessions (30 minutes of presentation followed by 30 minutes of debate). With a variety of themes anchored in the group’s objectives, the conferences are open to the public, who can participate via Teams (new platform).

The topics covered include algorithmic systems and artificial intelligence; the production, circulation and consumption of music on digital platforms; audiovisual formats such as music videos, digital games and cinema; catalogue music; and online cultures and communities, among others.

The initiative promotes a space for interdisciplinary dialogue on music and sound in digital and audiovisual media, contributing to the expansion of knowledge and the exchange of ideas.

The fourth session, at 6.30 pm on July 31, will be led by researcher João Araújo and moderated by Adriana da Rosa Amaral, coordinator of the CULTPOP research group in Brazil. With ‘Furry music videos as an artistic expression of community’, João Araújo will present a series of exploratory reflections on his most recent research into these fandom practices.

The researcher ‘explores music videos created by members of this group, analysing their visual and musical characteristics to understand what makes this production specifically furry.’

The CYSMUS Conference Cycle, curated by André Malhado and Paula Gomes-Ribeiro, is an event organised by the CysMus team, part of SociMus. Click here to join the session.