The Neuroscience of Music: the Impact of Sound on the Brain

A science talk in Manchester exploring how music affects the brain and body, including research on perception, earworms and therapeutic applications, followed by Q&A.

The Neuroscience of Music: The impact of sound on the brain

An in-person talk examining what happens in the brain and body when listening to music, how music shapes identity and emotion, and its therapeutic potential. Professor Lauren Stewart discusses topics including congenital amusia, earworms and examples of music in rehabilitation and mental health, followed by Q&A.

Times
Doors open: 7:00pm
Talk starts: 7:30pm
Ends: 9:15pm

Date
Monday 9 November, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM

Location
Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS