The Neuroscience of Music: The Impact of Sound on the Brain

Seed Talks lecture by Professor Lauren Stewart on how music affects the brain and body, with a Q&A.

Professor Lauren Stewart of the University of Roehampton explores how the brain perceives musical sound, from infancy through to how music shapes social and cultural identity. The talk covers congenital amusia, earworms and musical hallucinations, and the therapeutic potential of music, with examples from stroke rehabilitation and perinatal mental health. Doors open at 6pm with the talk starting at 6.15pm, followed by a Q&A.