Taylor Lidstone

Bio

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Taylor Lidstone is an interdisciplinary creative and researcher based in Tasmania, Australia, with a background in media, music, radio, and performance. He holds an Honours degree in Media from the University of Tasmania, where his research focused on cultural intermediaries in K-pop. His thesis examined the roles of fans and industry professionals as cultural translators, contributing to broader conversations about global media flows and popular culture.

He is the host of Kpop Unlimited on Edge Radio 99.3FM, a weekly program exploring contemporary Korean pop music and its global resonance. The show combines music curation with critical commentary and regular discussions with media scholars, including Dr. Craig Norris. Through this platform, Taylor engages audiences in conversations around cultural production, fandom, and identity.

In addition to his academic and broadcasting work, Taylor is a self-taught musician, producing original compositions that reflect a genre-fluid and experimental style. His music is available on Bandcamp, where he publishes under the tagline "Music Without Rules," emphasizing a creative ethos driven by intuition and expression.

Taylor’s creative portfolio also includes acting, with a credited appearance in Jennifer Kent’s 2018 film The Nightingale. His diverse contributions to the arts and media reflect a commitment to cross-disciplinary practice and the amplification of underrepresented cultural voices. He maintains a public presence on platforms such as TikTok, where he shares insights into his creative and academic work.