2007
DOI: 10.3727/152599508783943237
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Access—A Research Agenda for Edinburgh Festivals

Abstract: Festivals and events have assumed a prominent place in the social and economic fabric of Edinburgh, to a point where it now enjoys a reputation as a leading festival and event destination. In Edinburgh, as in other festival destinations, most of the research and evaluation effort has been concerned with "proving" the economic benefits of individual events. The limitations of focusing on narrow economic outcomes are now widely recognized in terms of the comparability, reliability, and utility of the estimates … Show more

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“…Indeed, it is noted that this journal published a double special issue (Volume 11, Issue 1 and 2) titled "Festival and Events: Beyond Economic Impacts." The articles of the double special issue highlight the major contributions of the scholarship on the impacts of festivals that extend beyond economic concerns (Carlsen et al, 2011). This article contributes to further extending knowledge about the impacts of festivals by examining how festivals can act as sites for the development of local leadership capacities.…”
Section: Amanda Daviesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Indeed, it is noted that this journal published a double special issue (Volume 11, Issue 1 and 2) titled "Festival and Events: Beyond Economic Impacts." The articles of the double special issue highlight the major contributions of the scholarship on the impacts of festivals that extend beyond economic concerns (Carlsen et al, 2011). This article contributes to further extending knowledge about the impacts of festivals by examining how festivals can act as sites for the development of local leadership capacities.…”
Section: Amanda Daviesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Over the last four decades, there has been a proliferation of research examining the impacts of festivals for host communities and participants (Carlsen, Ali-Knight, & Robertson, 2011;Connell & Gibson, 2011;Formica, 1998;Getz, 2000). This research has distinguished between commercial events that are organized with limited input from…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, the formal and informal economic activities associated with festivals are also valuable in creating notions of place and community (Fincher & Iveson 2008), activities that provide positive feedback into place investment in terms of economy, but just as importantly in the processes that constitute and support notions of local community identity (Derrett 2009). There are often ways to facilitate access to festivals for the local community too, such as no or only a nominal entry fee or donation, thus giving greater access for lower socio-economic groups to cultural activities (Arcodia & Whitford, 2007;Carlsen et al, 2007). The lack of formality associated with an outdoor setting compared to a theatre or opera house also helps to broaden access to many activities, particularly arts and culture (Carlsen et al, 2007) Other often cited benefits of holding festivals include the opportunity for local people to become involved, either through volunteering or taking on temporary or casual paid work.…”
Section: Literature On Festivals and Communitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The levels of knowledge and respective hierarchies (preexisting and formed) incumbent within a network can have huge effects on decision making, plans, and the identity of the festival networks that emerge (Hede & Jago, 2005;Hede & Stokes, 2009). While consensus and collaboration may emerge, there are cases where the interests of various stakeholder, (e.g., arts, tourism, and community organizations), have conflicting organizational boundaries and resource objectives which delay or negate positive resolution (Carlsen, Ali-Knight, & Robertson, 2007;Long, 2000).…”
Section: Networkingmentioning
confidence: 99%