EXTENSION OF DEADLINE (apologies for cross-posting)

The deadline for the submission of abstracts for the University of Glasgow’s
forthcoming conference on THE WICKER MAN (1973) has been extended to Friday
9th May 2003.

THE WICKER MAN: RITUALS, READINGS AND REACTIONS
An Interdisciplinary Conference
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus, Dumfries, 14th-15th July 2003

The conference will be held at the University of Glasgow’s Crichton Campus,
Dumfries on the 14th and 15th of July 2003.

Robin Hardy’s film THE WICKER MAN (1973), which was written by Anthony
Shaffer and stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland,
continues to have audiences, critics and theorists intrigued.   Although set
on a fictional Scottish island, the majority of THE WICKER MAN was filmed on
location in Dumfries and Galloway, in South West Scotland.  The University
of Glasgow Crichton Campus is situated some 85 miles south of Glasgow, in
the town of Dumfries.  It is therefore in the unique position of being able
to host an academic conference on THE WICKER MAN in the very region in which
much of this cult British film was shot.  Moreover, this conference will
coincide with the 30th anniversary year of the film’s release.

In accordance with the cross-disciplinary ethos of the Crichton Campus
degree structure, and the multi-faceted nature of the film itself, the
conference will embrace a variety of disciplines.  We therefore invite
submissions from participants belonging to fields including:

Anthropology            Archaeology                     Cultural Studies                Ethnology
Film Practice           Film Studies            Identity                        Local History
Music                           Political Theory                Theology                        Tourism

Submissions on other themes relevant to THE WICKER MAN are of course most
welcome. The University of Glasgow Crichton Campus press is planning to
publish a selection of conference papers in book format.  Please send
abstracts (400 words maximum) to Dr Benjamin Franks, by Friday 9th May 2003:

Dr Benjamin Franks
University of Glasgow
Rutherford-McCowan Building
Crichton Campus
DUMFRIES, DG1 4ZL
Tel: (01387) 702055
Email: [log in to unmask]

Enquiries regarding the late submission of abstracts should be directed to
Dr Benjamin Franks.

The Wicker Man conference website: www.the-wicker-man.co.uk
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus website: www.cc.gla.ac.uk

Robin Hardy, the director of THE WICKER MAN, will deliver the keynote
address.   He will be introduced by filmmaker Professor Rex Pyke, and
interviewed by broadcaster Jonny Murray.  Other participants include Gail
Ashurst (Staffordshire University and editor of Nuada: The Wicker Man
Journal), Dr. Brigid Cherry (University of Surrey), John Cleary (Heriot Watt
University), Dr. Stefan Gullatz, Dr Stephen Harper (University of Glasgow),
Judith Higginbottom (Head of Production at Sgrin Cymru Wales), Dr. Paula
James (Open University), Dr. Donald Macleod (University of Glasgow), Karen
Oberer (McMaster University, Canada), Richard Sermon (Gloucester Archaeology
Unit), Justin Smith (University of Portsmouth), Melissa Smith (McMaster
University, Canada), Dr. Steven Sutcliffe (former Research Fellow,
University of Stirling and author of Children of the New Age) and Dr Melvyn
Willin (Bristol University).

Delegates will be able to attend an evening concert featuring musicians who
participated in the recording of the original Wicker Man soundtrack. This
event is being planned in conjunction with Silva Screen and Simply Vinyl,
who have recently re-released the film soundtrack.

On the evening of Sunday 13th July conference delegates may attend a
screening of THE WICKER MAN at the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in
Dumfries.  This cinema will be running a themed film season in tandem with
the conference.

FURTHER INFORMATION
The cost, inclusive of two lunches, teas/coffees will be £110 (£65 for
students).
Day fees will be £60 (£40 for students)

Accommodation can be booked on-line through the Dumfries and Galloway
Tourist Board website: http://www.visit-dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/
Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board, 64 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RS. Tel:
(01387) 245550

If you require any assistance with accommodation or would like a copy of the
region’s accommodation brochure please contact: Margaret Hollinger (address
below).

BOOKING FORM

THE WICKER MAN: RITUALS, READINGS AND REACTIONS 14th – 15th July 2003

Name

Address

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Conference fee (14th & 15th July):     £110

Student fee (14th & 15th July):  £ 65


Day fee:                                 £60      for Monday 14th July              or Tuesday 15th
July

Student day fee :               £40      for Monday 14th July              or
Tuesday 15th July

TOTAL enclosed:                   £ ...........

Cheques should be made payable to "The University of Glasgow"

Credit Card payment (Visa and Mastercard only)

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Please let us know of any dietary or other requirements.

Please return the Booking Form before May 14, 2003 to:
Margaret Hollinger,
Browne House,
University of Glasgow Crichton Campus,
DUMFRIES DG1 4ZL.
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: (01387) 702273                     Late applications may be subject to a £20 surcharge