Glastonbury Festival Impact Assessment

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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Impacts of Events & Festivals
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Table of Contents Introduction.. 3 Glastonbury Festival’s Overview.. 3 Impact Analysis. 4 Political Effects. 4 Economic Effects. 5 Social & Cultural Effects. 6 Environmental Impacts. 7 Identification of Methods and Strategies. 8 Recommendations. 10 Conclusion. 11 References. 12 Reflection.. 15
“Glastonbury Festival Impact Assessment”
Introduction
Social and cultural events and festivals promote a healthy living environment (Gelber and Mitchell n.d). As per Holmes and Mair (2018), the focus on sustainable plans embraces diversity and togetherness that can be achieved with festivals and social gatherings. Different social and cultural events are held across the globe to enhance world peace and unity. Henceforth, cultural and social expressions are effectively exhibited through the festivals. The festival celebrations also promote social cohesion and understanding in society: these festivals impact individuals and the community differently (Sava and Badulescu 2018). Every event has various social, economic, political, and ecological impacts. Event planners and organisers are tasked with ensuring the objectives of the events are met. Different strategies and techniques are put in place to facilitate efficient coordination and operations of the event, thus guaranteeing its success. Since the events are communal, the impact is likely on society to develop social impacts on individuals (Duffy, Mair, and Waitt 2018). In assessing the effects of a community event, the paper focuses on the Glastonbury Festival. The report evaluates the Glastonbury Festival event by focusing on the overview of the festival, its impacts, strategies used for planning, and recommendations for effective event planning.
Glastonbury Festival’s Overview
Glastonbury Festival is a music and performing arts global event in the UK. The event has been held since 1970 at Worthy Farm near Glastonbury. Michael Eavis and his daughter Emily are the masterminds who pioneered the festival and are still in charge of the event through the Glastonbury Festivals Ltd Company (Glastonbury Festival 2022). Glastonbury started as a small festival; the event has grown tremendously through increased attendance, becoming the UK’s largest music festival. The event is conducted annually on the last weekend of June in Pilton village, Somerset. Glastonbury Tor provides a clear view of the festival site. The festival has developed to appeal to individuals from various lifestyles through its objective of creating inclusivity and a sense of communal integration. The festival’s primary theme is music (Glastonbury Festival 2022). However, it offers a variety of entertainment aspects, including performing arts, comedy, and theatre. The event lasts three to four days and nights, providing exclusive entertainment for the attendees through various activities. The festival aims to stimulate and enhance youth culture globally, including circus, dances, creative art, music genre,s design, and theatre (Victoria and Albert Team 2019). The festival also gives a platform for showcasing environmentally-friendly innovat...