Accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the UK meetings industry

Dashper, Katherine; Finkel, Rebecca

doi:10.1080/15470148.2020.1814472

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“…This could restrict access to some music events and make face-to-face performances less affordable to the general public. More affordable events using digital tools, such as augmented and virtual realities or immersive technologies, could thus have more potential in the future ( Dashper and Finkel, 2020 , Bossey, 2020 , Davies, 2020 ).…”

Section: The Creative Industries During the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries: A literature review and future research agenda

Khlystova

Kalyuzhnova

Belitski

2022

Journal of Business Research

205

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless businesses, leading to serious disruptions for many industries. Drawing on the resilience literature, this study offers an understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries and their response to the challenges they have encountered. This study reviews 59 papers following the systematic literature review approach and reveals several positive implications of the COVID-19 pandemic within the creative industries (e.g., IT and software) as well as the negative (the music industry, festivals, cultural events). Identifying six themes related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries, we develop a response matrix based on the discussion of firms’ digital capabilities and their ability to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis. We outline future research directions using a Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methodology (TCCM) framework.

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Section: The Creative Industries During the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries: A literature review and future research agenda

Khlystova

Kalyuzhnova

Belitski

2022

Journal of Business Research

205

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“…Inclusion involves bringing diverse groups of people together in a way that is beneficial by "creating an environment of involvement, respect, and connection" (T. H. Jordan, 2011, p. 1). In the events sector diversity and inclusion are emerging research themes (Dashper & Finkel, 2020) and event organizers must consider gender and diversity when planning events to ensure they appeal to diverse audiences and communities (Platt & Finkel, 2018). Although the TV shows have created a pop culture to connect LGBTQ+ people and their allies, Bardwell (2018) argued that events play a prominent role in facilitating a sense of community for LGBTQ+ people.…”

Section: Diversity Of Drag Eventsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Audience Diversity and Well-being at Uk Drag Events

Baxter

Jones²,

Leer

2022

Event Management

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Over the last 15 years, there has been a significant increase in the promotion and integration of drag culture into mainstream society. Drag events have the ability to create a safe place for people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and gather. What were once underground expressions of gender and political protest for the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus other identities) community, drag events have now transcended into a modern-day phenomenon, bringing people together to participate and feel a sense of enjoyment and wellbeing. The current literature on drag culture focuses on the performers’ perspective rather than the audience’s. This study aims to explore the diverse nature of attendees at UK drag events and to demonstrate how these events create a sense of inclusivity and impact the wellbeing of those attending. An online qualitative survey of respondents (n=248) who had attended at least one drag event in the UK was carried out. This was a UK study which encompassed experiences from across the country. This focus on the UK is justified due to the dearth of literature in this geographical area.The results indicate that drag events in the UK have become more mainstream, with the audience demographic becoming more diverse and inclusive. Drag events were considered by the attendees as a safe space, where they seek escapism from everyday life by immersing themselves in the drag experience. This enhanced their mental and emotional wellbeing. The study demonstrated that drag events provide an exciting, stimulating, and novel experience where individuals have a place for self-expression, can socialise, have fun, be accepted and feel a sense of freedom and happiness in a non-judgmental environment.

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“…To ensure inclusivity, an event must be accessible to all who want to participate (Dashper and Finkel, 2020). To do it, every individual's life history must be taken into account within an event context so that unique experiences can be designed (Orefice, 2018).…”

Section: Event Designmentioning

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Accessibility of music festivals: a British perspective

Alvarado

2022

IJEFM

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PurposeThis investigation aims to critically assess accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) at music festivals in the UK.Design/methodology/approachA systematic review of the literature was conducted, followed by a case study focused on analysing accessible facilities and services offered at Glastonbury, Creamfields, Latitudes and Bestival Festivals. These two research strategies made use of secondary data only.FindingsBased on the analysis of the needs of PWDs when attending a music festival and the facilities and services currently offered at the four UK music festivals studied in this research, three themes emerged: (1) insufficient attention is given to venue and site design characteristics, (2) current access booking tools appear to be confusing and bureaucratic and (3) staff awareness is of great concern among PWDs because employees do not have sufficient knowledge about the different types of disabilities and their individual needs.Practical implicationsBy identifying current barriers affecting the experience of PWDs while attending music festivals in the UK, this research guides festival managers to deliver a more accessible music festival experience by suggesting the implementation of new approaches in terms of services and physical spaces provided.Originality/valueThis paper provides festival managers and future researchers with an essential foundation for creating more inclusive music festivals since it mentions critical factors that are currently missing and that can ensure success when responding to PWDs' needs and desires. The information in this investigation can be taken as an initial point to develop a theoretical framework through primary research focused on accessible festival design.

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Accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the UK meetings industry

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries: A literature review and future research agenda

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative industries: A literature review and future research agenda

Audience Diversity and Well-being at Uk Drag Events

Accessibility of music festivals: a British perspective

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