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Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts

by Michael Brown 1,*
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FCMICS  2022 4(2):31; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
Received: 23 June 2022 / Accepted: 28 July 2022 / Published Online: 22 August 2022
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This paper explores the multifaceted impacts of music festivals on cultural tourism, focusing on both economic and social dimensions. Music festivals have emerged as significant drivers of cultural tourism, attracting a diverse range of visitors and generating substantial economic benefits for the host destinations. The economic impacts are manifested through increased spending on accommodation, transportation, food, and entertainment, as well as the potential for long-term investment and infrastructure development. On the social side, music festivals contribute to the enhancement of local culture, fostering community pride and engagement, and promoting social cohesion. However, the paper also acknowledges the potential downsides, such as increased congestion, environmental degradation, and issues related to festival tourism sustainability. The analysis is based on a review of relevant literature and case studies, highlighting the complex interplay between music festivals and cultural tourism and the importance of strategic planning and management to maximize positive outcomes while mitigating negative effects.

Keywords: Music Festivals; Cultural Tourism; Economic Impact; Social Impact; Sustainable Tourism.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Brown, M. (2022). Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 4(2), 31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown, M. Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2022, 4, 31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown M. Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2022, 4(2):31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown, Michael 2022. "Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 4, no.2:31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822

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Brown, M. Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2022, 4, 31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown M. Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2022, 4(2):31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown, Michael 2022. "Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 4, no.2:31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822
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Brown, M. (2022). Music Festivals and Cultural Tourism: Economic and Social Impacts. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 4(2), 31. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20220822

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