So on Friday the 21st of February, I attended my Viva Voce, or for those who are unfamiliar with that term, my PhD Defence. My external examiner was the acclaimed and really nice academic, Professor Michael Bull. I have to say the whole experience was thoroughly engaging and challenging and most importantly I received excellent feedback (I also passed incredibly well, so really delighted). The next step now is a possible publication, I have been asked by Professor Bull to contribute a chapter to the 2nd edition of the Auditory Culture Reader, subject to approval, so watch this space…