The Irish Research Council - Harrison Medal for 2018 was awarded to Professor Jim Samson: the award ceremony and lecture take place on Thursday 28 March 2019 at 6 pm, in the Organ Room of the RIAM (Royal Irish Academy of Music, Westland Row, Dublin 2). Professor Samson, who will deliver a lecture entitled 'Who needs a passport? Music in South East Europe', is Emeritus Professor of Music at Royal Holloway University of London.