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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way festivals contribute to charitable causes?

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

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