Glastonbury Festival: Overview, Impacts, Strategies, and Recommendations

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Introduction
Social and cultural events and festivals are vital in promoting a healthy living environment. Through the social interactions in festivals, we obtain a self-sufficient society where diversity and togetherness are embraced. Different social and cultural events are held across the globe to enhance world peace and unity. Cultural and social expressions are effectively exhibited through the festivals. The festival celebrations also promote social cohesion and understanding in society. These festivals impact both individuals and the community in different ways. Every event has various social, economic, political, and ecological impacts. Event planners and organizers 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 to be felt on society rather than on individuals, although some benefit from such occasions. In assessing the effects of a community event, I focus on the Glastonbury Festival. The report gives a detailed assessment of the Glastonbury Festival event by providing an overview of the festival, its impacts, strategies used for planning, and recommendations for effective event planning.
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). Being started as a small festival, the event has made tremendous growth through increased attendance, becoming the UK’s largest music festival. The event is conducted annually on the last weekend of the month 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 variant 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 for three to four days and nights, providing exclusive entertainment for the attendees through various activities. The festival's objective is to stimulate and enhance youth culture globally in all forms, including circus, dances, creative art, variant music genre, design, and theatre (Victoria and Albert Team, 2019). The festival also gives a platform for showcasing environmentally-friendly innovations and a debate forum for moral and social aspects. Thousands of individuals usually attend the event to enjoy the social interactions and the many essential activities displayed during the festival.
Impact Analysis
The Glastonbury Festival brings numerous implications for both individuals and t...