Bowie at the Brits

Professor John Street explains the significance of David Bowie's intervention in the Scottish independence debate at the Brit Awards. David Bowie’s award of the prize for ‘Best British Male’ at the Brits has garnered a lot of attention. Not just because he is the oldest winner, but because, through his…

Don’t dismiss celebrity politics – young people can learn from famous campaigners

Professor John Street argues that young people are much less alienated from, and indifferent to, politics than is widely supposed.  They can also learn much about politics from famous campaigners. [caption id="attachment_618" align="alignright" width="300"] Professor John Street has published widely on music and politics.[/caption] Boris Johnson is more popular than…