Impact of Festivals on the Live Music Sector in the UK
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What does Simon Frith mention as the most significant means of expanding the live audience for British promoters?

  • Online streaming services
  • Concerts in small venues
  • Music festivals (correct)
  • Radio promotions
  • Why have festivals become an essential income stream for some musicians?

  • To engage with fans through social media
  • To promote their albums through TV shows
  • To make up for revenue loss from recording (correct)
  • To collaborate with other musicians
  • Which aspect of festivals is highlighted in terms of positive economic impacts?

  • Development of music recording technology
  • Job opportunities for event organizers
  • Increased competition among musicians
  • Attracting visitors and tourism growth (correct)
  • In what way do music festivals provide an advantage over traditional concert venues for British promoters?

    <p>By enabling economies of scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy does the text mention about launching new albums by established artists?

    <p>Launching at the start of the festival season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do festivals contribute to the local economy besides generating increased revenues?

    <p>By providing focal points for marketing and attracting visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern highlighted in the text regarding the economic aspect of festivals?

    <p>Neglecting the significant social value of festivals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated total direct and indirect spend generated by music tourism at UK medium to large-scale festivals in 2014?

    <p>Over £1.7 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way festivals contribute to charitable causes?

    <p>By providing educational projects within the festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do festivals operate within the economic realm according to the text?

    <p>Through various economic models depending on internal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose behind organizing the first Isle of Wight festival in 1968?

    <p>To raise funds for a local swimming pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of festival impact is highlighted as somewhat scarce in current research according to the text?

    <p>The impact on external charitable or not-for-profit organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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