Beschreibung:
This book has an original focus and is structured in two parts: the first discusses broad issues affecting music festivals globally, especially in the context of rural revitalisation. The second part looks in more detail at a range of types of festivals commonly found throughout North America, Europe and Australasia, such as country music, jazz, opera and alternative music festivals. The authors draw on in-depth research undertaken over the past five years in a range of Australian places and make clear conclusions on their significance for rural and regional change.
Preface; Part I Music Festivals; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Rise of Music Festivals; Chapter 3 Who Goes? Audiences, Fans, Fanatics; Chapter 4 What's it Worth? Economic Dimensions of Music Festivals; Chapter 5 Whose Community? Conflict and Identity; Part II Music Festivals; Chapter 6 Parkes; Chapter 7 Creating Classical Country; Chapter 8 Tamworth; Chapter 9 Byron Bay; Chapter 10 Conclusion;