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Andy and the Odd Socks: how a rock concert for kids sends a powerful message about social identity

By Nicola Power, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Liverpool

Like many parents, the music I find myself listening to has drastically changed since having children. My young children are fans of Andy and the Odd Socks, the band featured in the CBBC show Andy and the Band, and, it turns out, so am I.

I won’t deny that I’ve been found singing along to their songs while driving – with empty car seats in the back. When the Odd Socks announced that they were going…

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