Reflections from The Three Bells: S6#9

Title

The analogue shift…

Contributor

Hilary Knight

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In her latest Reflections, Hilary Knight explores the recent trend of Gen Z turning to analogue experiences, and asks whether it represents a true rejection of digital life or a search for a more meaningful relationship with it.

Date of Recording

15 July 2026

Date of Publication

10 September 2026

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THEME MUSIC

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Hilary Knight: Hello, and welcome to The Three Bells. This podcast is part of the sixth season produced by AEA for the Global Cultural Districts Network. The focus is, as always, the relationship between culture and urban life, and the ways in which cultural life contributes to urban vitality and vice versa. The series and supporting materials can be found at www.thethreebells.net.

And if you like our content, please subscribe and give us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Hilary Knight, and this is Reflections from The Three Bells.

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External Links

• Why Gen-Z Is Bringing Back Physical Media – Forbes

• ‘I spent a week in 2004, and here is what I found’: On Gen Z’s obsession with going analogue – Epigram

• Cultural Shifts 2026 Trend Report – Margaret

• Vinyl Bars, Film Cameras, and the Rise of Asia’s Analog Revival – RADII

• Analogue Revival | A Cultural Pendulum Swing – MIDiA Research

• The Analog Revival Did Not Take Place – Eugene Healey

• New Year, Old Stuff: Is Physical Media Making a Comeback in 2026? – Trill Mag

• Fact Check: Is 2026 the Year of ‘Analog’ Living? – Diplotic

• Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback in 2026 – Fstoppers

• Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback – Unplugged

• Digital Detox Retreats UAE: A Growing Trend in Wellness Tourism – UAE Stories

• How Museums Are Using Immersive Approaches to Shape Experiences – Blooloop

• New generation of British artists helped UK recorded music market in 2025 surpass £1.5 billion in annual revenue for the first time – BPI

• 36 million adults read trusted editorial brands every month – PAMCo & Magnetic Media

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About our Contributor

Hilary Knight is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. +