The aim of this association research group is to explore the research potential of the participating groups via workshops and discussion forums, where members of the UGent and the HoGent present their research and make it available to each other. In addition, new initiatives will be deployed for collaboration and research. The intitial research directions that form the start of this project are: Research concerning music and movement, research concerning music experience and music reception, and research concerning representation and retrieval of music.