Events Concepts

  Events Concepts Conduct an appraisal of the impacts of Glastonbury Festival. You will need to consider all aspects of impact (i.e. economic, environmental, political and social/cultural) in both the positive and negative dimensions. Your appraisal needs to be analytical and critical and must draw evidence from academic concepts/theory and from secondary research into your particular festival. You may consult existing impact studies (if available) related to your selected event, but evaluate these in a critical fashion to build your own appraisal. Key considerations will be the extent to which impacts reflect event objectives (and vice versa), the methods of impact measurement and the role of the event organiser in managing impacts over time. Please Note: • The report should be approximately 2,500 words long. • At least 16 references in Harvard style • The structure of the report should be: Introduction First paragraph-economic impacts Second paragraph- environmental impacts Third paragraph - Sociocultural impacts Forth paragraph - Political Impacts Conclusion • You must use between your references these as well: - Allen, J, (2011), Festival and special event management, (5th Ed), Queensland,, John Wiley & Sons - Getz D (2005) (2nd ed) Event Management and Event Tourism, Elmsford NY, Cognizant Communication - Goldblatt, J. (2011) Special Events: A New Generation and the Next Frontier. New York: Wiley. AND SOME OF THESE ONLINE SOURCES: www.businesstourismpartnership.com www.events-world.net www.eventmagazine.co.uk www.ileauk.org www.evcom.org.uk www.artsfestivals.co.uk www.iccaworld.com www.eventimpacts.com The coursework is assessed according to the following criteria: 1. Research and knowledge: evidence of a thorough investigation, comprehensive and appropriate research undertaken, use of academically credible sources, and a sound knowledge of the topic. 2. Understanding and analysis: understanding of the topic displayed, well focused on the topic, analytical rather than descriptive, with sound conclusions drawn from arguments and data. 3. Structure and organisation: logically structured and clearly argued. 4. Standard of presentation: information and ideas presented in a clear, reasoned manner.