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6th International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC2024)
Theme: The Future of Performing Arts: Adapting to Changing Landscapes
Dates: 3-4 December 2024
Mode: Online
Website: impac.upsi.edu.my
We are delighted to announce the 6th International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC2024), which will be held virtually on 3 and 4 December 2024. Organised by the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Education University), this year's conference will explore the theme “The Future of Performing Arts: Adapting to Changing Landscapes.”
CONFERENCE THEME
• Innovations in performance, production, and presentation in the digital age
• The impact of globalisation and technology on traditional performing arts
• Interdisciplinary approaches to performance-making
• Sustainable practices in performing arts industries
• The role of performing arts in cultural preservation and identity in contemporary society
We welcome submissions on these topics, as well as on any other areas related to the main theme.
WHO SHOULD SUBMIT
We invite established scholars, emerging researchers, artists, and practitioners from a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:
• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Dance Studies
• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Arts
• Interdisciplinary Arts
Submissions may include theoretical papers, research findings, creative works, or reflective practice. Participants are encouraged to submit original contributions that promote critical discourse and expand knowledge in the field.
PRESENTATION FORMATS
The official conference language is English. All proposals need to be submitted in English for review and selection purposes. Participants can choose to present in Bahasa Melayu, accompanied by English-translated slides or presentations.
1. Individual Paper
• 20-minute individual paper presentation
• For ALL researchers
• 10 minutes for Questions and Answers
• Estimated length: 3000 to 5000 words (12 to 16 pages, double-spaced)
Submission Requirements:
• Abstract: Maximum of 300 words
• Biographical Note: 100 words or less
• File Formats:
‣ MS Word (.docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf)
‣ Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font
1. Lightning Paper
• 10-minute individual paper presentation focused on current research
• Pecha Kucha slide presentation (approximately 20 slides)
• For graduate students and emerging researchers
• 5 minutes for Questions and Answers
• Estimated length: 1500 to 2000 words (5 to 6 pages, double-spaced)
Submission Requirements:
• Abstract: Maximum of 300 words
• Biographical Note: 100 words or less
• File Formats:
‣ MS Word (.docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf)
‣ Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
All accepted papers will be included in the IMPAC2024 e-Proceedings. Additionally, the Editorial Committee will select the best papers for potential publication in either the Scopus-indexed Malaysian Journal of Music or Jurai Sembah, a performing arts journal. Authors may also opt to submit their manuscripts to other journals published by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Please note that accepted manuscripts for the Malaysian Journal of Music's Special Issue will be subject to standard publication fees.
KEY DATES AND DEADLINES
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 October 2024
• Abstract Length: 200-300 words
• Submission Portal: impac.upsi.edu.my via the "Abstract Submission" tab
• Notice of Acceptance: 20 October 2024
Please note that if your proposal is accepted, you will receive an email acknowledgment no later than 20 October 2024. If you have not received an acknowledgment by this time, please contact us via the email provided.
REGISTRATION FEES
• Presenter Rate
o Early Bird (15 September – 30 October 2024): RM200
o Standard Rate (1 – 25 November 2024): RM300
• Attendee Rate: RM150
The registration fees cover access to all online conference sessions and e-Proceedings.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
To submit your abstract, please visit our submission portal at impac.upsi.edu.my and follow the instructions under the "Abstract Submission" tab. Abstracts should be between 200 and 300 words and must clearly address the conference theme or related topics. All submissions will be reviewed by our abstract committee.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
IMPAC2024 will be conducted entirely online, with the virtual platform to be announced later via the conference website. Details regarding technical requirements and virtual platform instructions will be provided closer to the conference date.
To avoid technical difficulties, we encourage all presenters to participate in the tech rehearsal session (date TBA). Please submit your PowerPoint slides as requested in advance. The conference team will manage and play your slides during your presentation to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted process.
POLICIES & GUIDELINES
One Proposal per Participant
Each participant may submit only one proposal. If multiple proposals are submitted by the same participant, only the first one received will be accepted.
Adherence to Theme
The Programme Committee expects that proposals will directly address issues related to the conference theme.
New Submissions Only
Proposals or papers that have been published (or will soon be published) in print, will not be accepted.
Language
While English is the official language of the conference, presenters may choose to deliver their papers in Bahasa Melayu, as long as they provide an English-language abstract and slides. A detailed outline of the presentation in English should also be made available at the time of the session. However, all proposal abstracts must be submitted in English for review and selection purposes.
Acceptance Policy
The Programme Committee reserves the right to accept only those proposals that fit best into the scheme of the conference and can be scheduled within the allocated time frame.
Availability of Presenters
If a proposal is accepted, the presenter agrees to be available for scheduling of the presentation during any of the days of the conference.
Published Proceedings
If your proposal is accepted and presented at the conference, it is understood that your paper (in a revised form) will be included in the published IMPAC2024 e-Proceedings.
INQUIRIES
For any inquiries regarding abstract submissions or the conference in general, please contact us at impac@fmsp.upsi.edu.my.. We also encourage you to visit our website impac.upsi.edu.my for further details.
We look forward to your participation—whether as a presenter or an attendee—at IMPAC2024, and to engaging with the exciting developments in the future of performing arts.
Sincerely,
Hafzan Zannie Hamza
Chairperson, IMPAC2024
Flory Ann Mansor Gingging
Co-chairperson, IMPAC2024