First off, here is a little playlist to get to know me better!
I am currently a second-year student at the University of York, studying Social and Political Sciences.
I enjoy all things music, and what better place to apply myself than the largest music streaming service in the world. I have been a huge fan of research and what makes the world turn, having had the chance to apply this sociologically alongside extensively learning what it means to research, through Social Research Methods. Creating and running a music society as well. Giving me the privilege to broaden my understanding of just how much of a difference music can make to our everyday lives.When conducting my own research in my society and its members, I found they listened to over two million minutes of music this year alone, or about four years. The power of music is clear, if the average student is listening to around 3 hours of music a day, how we think, and how we act is clearly influenced by the music that we stream to our ears.
Music can change how we experience time, humming a tune or listening to a song whilst doing a monotonous task makes it end quicker than we realise; we come to stick a playlist on whilst we cook or clean. It changes how we feel, playing heavy metal rock music on a plane as it lifts up, will probably make passengers more nervous and on edge for example.
Music has power.
Music has the power, in some instances to make one member listen to the Tokyo Drift song from Fast and Furious for hours to the point where it is their most listened song of the year.So, to quote Tia DeNora, “Music articulates social life and social life articulates music”.
And I would love to be given the opportunity to research how music can actively change how we go about our daily lives.
JACK BARTONMobile: 07584 353571
Email: [email protected]ProfileA Second year Social and Political Sciences student at the University of York, with efficient and accurate research method skills gained through the degree, and voluntary work experience at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Seeking to gain an internship in a research-oriented field to further develop knowledge and experience for a future career in popular culture and media-based research.EducationSeptember 2019 – July 2021 Social and Political Science BA, University of York
• Relevant modules include: Social Research Methods, Popular Culture, Media & Society, Gender, Sexuality & Inequalities, and State, Economy & Society.
• Developed excellent research skills through regular research tasks, and continuous presentation of research throughout the course.
• Established further knowledge of popular media usage and the culture industry sociologically, specifically in relation to gender within culture and media.
• Applied this understanding in creating and running University of York Album Society, through various projects, conducting and presenting qualitative and quantitative research such as ‘#AlbumSocWrapped’, ‘Musicians at York’ and ‘Womxn in Music: A Gender Analysis of the Music Industry’.
• Continued to strengthen leadership, communication and networking role through running a society and committee, and Social Secretary for Halifax College Hockey team.
• Grasped a further understanding of the music industry through work as writer for the student led newspaper, Nouse.
• Strengthened team building as Social Secretary, and Second/Third Year Contact for new students, taking them through Freshers.September 2017 – July 2019 King Edward VI Five Ways School Sixth Form
• A level: Geography (A), Physics (B), Government and Politics (C)
• Extended Project Qualification: ‘To what extent does household income impact the exposure to pollutants in the UK?’ (B)
o Undertook research into household incomes correlation with pollutant exposure, containing primary research surveys, secondary research gathering, data analysis, write up and presentation.
• Geography Independent investigation: ‘To what extent does human interference impact the succession of a sand dune system in Ainsdale?’ (A)September 2015 – July 2017 Stage 2 Youth Theatre
• Group Acting LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art): Grade Three Distinction
• Tutored children aged 7-12 years on Saturdays. This included basic acting, and teamwork skills. Allowing me to acquire core leadership and communication skills.September 2012 – July 2017 King Edward VI Five Ways School
• GCSEs: 1xA, 4xAs, 2x7s, 2xBs, 1x6, 1XCTechnical Skills• Understanding and experience of various quantitative and qualitative research methods (Social Research Methods).
• Continuous experience of User research through members of a society and sports team.
• Data and metadata analysis such as ‘#AlbumSocWrapped’.
• Research ethics through the degree, in particular within Social Research methods.
• Primary Qualitative research through interviews and articles as a student journalist.
• Graphic and social media design from designing posts to website landing pages through Carrd, Canva, and Adobe suite.
• Prior experience of databased management software, Viewpoint.
• Public speaking such as acting, hosting webinars and social events.
• Networking and communication as President and Social Secretary roles.
• GDPR compliance and mailing list automation.Work ExperienceOctober 2020 – present Nouse
• Ongoing music Journalist at the student led newspaper.
• Researched, and written a number of articles such as ‘Technology in Music: The Mura Masa generation’, exploring the technologies influence on music production and consumption.September 2020 – present University of York Students’ Union
• Founder and president of York Album Society, engaging with the student music community to become the face of music at York, with over 100 active members.
• Current Social Secretary for Halifax College Hockey team, promoting and coordinating continuous engagement in the team, such as ‘Hockeyween’.August 2017 – December 2019 Nisa Local, and Cherry Reds Café and Bar
• Worked as a sales assistant, managing stock, facing shelves and engaging with customers.
• Alongside also participating in a stimulating work environment as front of house, bar staff, and barista, allowing me to pick up an understanding of work ethic and time management.July 2018 Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
• Attended a meeting with head of Policy and Legacy for the Commonwealth games at Birmingham Council, before presenting a report in the potential legacy links between Solihull and Birmingham.
• Maintained and organised Covalent performance software systems, archiving defunct measures.
• Undertook data analysis comparison of Q1 2018-19 results on health questions answers by ‘Looked after Children’ in Viewpoint with previous quarter.
• Utilised spearman’s rank to analyse the correlations and demographics in low turnout wards. To then produce a summary of suggestions to increase said turnout.Interests and Achievements• Active member of the Feminist society, exploring contemporary debates and discussions around gender in modern society.
• Launched the University Album society, becoming involved in music discussion and consumption with other students, alongside participation in Band and Jazz societies.
• Continuously enjoying Student journalism, engaging with the music community and picking up narrative and journalistic writing skills.
• Heavily involved in university sport and college sport, a player for both College football and hockey alongside University Hockey.
I enjoy working as part of a team in lots of different ways. One of my most memorable moments was dancing with my friends for our schools Amnesty International talent show in front of a thousand students. Dressed up in comical white t shirts and shades. Dancing as a group was something I had never done before and really enjoyed, especially when mixed with the dynamics of doing it in front of so many people that were all watching us doing a comical dance. I found this really rewarding in the feeling of coming offstage laughing about it all, whilst also knowing we had raised money for charity.
I have found running a society extremely rewarding, from interacting with members in weekly listening parties, to running socially distanced socials with new people.
As president, I oversee a committee, from secretary to treasurer, hosting meetings and planning the future of the society.
Engagement with members to ensure we continuously provide the best and most welcoming community has been something I pride the myself in. Being recommended as one of the most welcoming societies socially for those who feel lonely.
One of my personal highlights has been the continuous networking and engagement with other student led groups, taking part in meetings in order to understand how we as a society can help.
One example, was when I received an email from a student who uses a screenreader which pronounced our playlists incorrectly due to our decision to space out the letters, we quickly worked to resolve this using fullwidth characters. Going from from P O W E R, to ＰＯＷＥＲ.
Undertaking the National Citizen Service for a month of my Summer was a great way to further my confidence and team building skills. We worked together to navigate our way across the peak district, building rafts and reading maps. During the second stage, we volunteered at Elizabeth House, a nursing home with a specialty in Dementia patients. Inspired by this, we designed a charity called Forget me not, aimed at spreading awareness. We then pitched our ideas, such as a piece of art that the community could add messages to.
Team sports such as hockey and football has always been a passion of mine. Playing at various levels from school to club, to university. I have continued to extend this through my increased involvement in college sports at university. Recently becoming social secretary for my hockey team, encouraging a strong team bond and community through organised socials.
In response to the research and focus on gender representation in music, we subsequently created a playlist titled
P O W E R, where anyone could add exclusivly women and non-binary artists to the playlist in order encourage new artists that we otherwise wouldn't listen to.As a result of this, members chose SOPHIE, and her increcible album: 'OIL OF EVERY PEARL'S UN-INSIDES'
I am a firm believer in collaboration, creating a collaborative playlist that anybody in the University could add to. If one person can make a good playlist, than 50 people can make an amazing playlist!In response to the research and focus on gender representation in music, we subsequently created a playlist titled
P O W E R, where anyone could add exclusively women and non-binary artists to the playlist in order encourage new artists that we otherwise wouldn't listen to.
I also partnered with the Last Taboo, a student led campaign aimed at removing the taboo of sexual assault and harassment and encouraging a more open discussion on the topic. Pledging the support to the society was very important, to support the cause, and understand how we can learn to provide a safer space within the music community. Something we have been continuously pushing to understand more on what can be done.
