Australia’s Premier Pop Culture Research Network

PopCRN serves as a global center for scholars investigating the significant effects of popular culture. Our network, which includes collaborators from over 25 countries, employs an interdisciplinary approach to examine the various facets of pop culture. We explore its impact on identity, societal norms, and cultural evolution. Through pioneering research, we strive to enhance understanding and advance academic discussions on the complex relationship between popular culture and modern life. We invite you to join us in unraveling these complexities, promoting intellectual exchange, and contributing to the leading edge of pop culture studies.

We host around four online conferences annually, free and open to independent scholars, postgraduate students, early-career researchers, experienced academics, and researchers.

The Magical Kingdom: Exploring Disney’s Impact on Popular Culture

24th and 25th of July, 2025

Join leading scholars for an international, two-day, online conference on Disney's cultural legacy.

From princesses to politics, villains to utopias, discover how Disney shapes the world we live in.
Free and online, this critical celebration reimagines the Magic Kingdom through scholarly eyes.
Join us and explore Disney as you’ve never seen it before: pop culture, deconstructed.

Online and Free!

Zoom Link available in the Abstract Booklet

All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time, Sydney (GMT+10)

Abstract Booklet

"Don't Dream It, Be It":

Exploring and Celebrating The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Popular Culture

PopCRN is delighted to announce a conference dedicated to the cult phenomenon, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This free, online event will be held on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th of November 2025.

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Finished Conference!

Thank you to all attendees and presenters for an incredible three-day conference! Your insightful discussions and outstanding presentations made this event truly exceptional. We appreciate your passion, expertise, and engagement—until next time!

In case you missed it check out the Abstract Booklet.

Other Past conferences can be seen here

join us at one of our upcoming conferences here

New Books!

Use Code 25ESA2 for 20% off at Routledge.com

Coming Soon

The Barbie Phenomenon Volumes 1 and 2

Available for pre-order on August 20, 2025. Item will ship after September 10, 2025

The British Royals in Popular Culture

Available Now!