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Festival Tourism: Music Festivals
By: Shea Lagimodiere
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Red River College
218856: Introduction to Tourism
Mrs. Turenne
October 24th, 2021
Music Festival definition:
According to the Lexico dictionary, the term “music festivals” is defined as: “An organized event, typically lasting several days, featuring performances by various musicians, singers, and groups.” (Music Festival, 2021)
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California
Popular Music Festivals Around The World
Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium
Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Florida
The Negative Aspects of Music Festivals:
They accumulate a ton of garbage to the world
The prices of everything from admission, to hotels, to food and even flight can add up
People can get rowdy and be dangerous
The Positive Aspects of Music Festivals:
You get to see and listen to your favorite singers or bands live
You get to travel to different areas of the world to see the music festival, like a vacation
They help boost the local economy
References:
20 Most Popular Music Festivals In The World Right Now. (2019, May 6). Xttrawave: https://xttrawave.com/20-most-popular-music-festivals-in-the-world-right-now/
Baker, B. (2019, November 4). HOW MUSIC FESTIVALS ARE DESTROYING THE EARTH (OPINION). edm.com: https://edm.com/opinion/environmental-impact-festivals
Grames, E., & Vitcenda, M. (2012). Community festivals-Big benefits, but risks, too. University of Minnestota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/vital-connections/community-festivals-big-benefits-risks-too
Music Festival. (2021). Lexico: https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/music_festival
The Pros and Cons of Modern-Day Music Festivals. (2017, February 16). Look At Me Diago: https://lookatmediago.wordpress.com/2017/02/16/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-modern-day-music-festival/
What is the history of music festivals. (2021, September 28). DailyHistory.org: https://dailyhistory.org/What_is_the_history_of_music_festivals
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