Performing Arts: The Economic Dilemma: a study of problems common to theater, opera, music and dance – William J. Baumol and William G.Bowen (1968) Academic study setting out the economic problems of performing groups, namely that they can achieve neither the economies of scale nor the reduction of labour costs to compete with mass entertainment media.
Economic Impact Assessment for the 2009 Reading Festival – Baker Associates/University of Reading (2010) Economic impact assessment of Reading Festival from 2010, commissioned by Festival Republic.
2nd Annual AIF Survey – Association of Independent Festivals (2010) Association of Independent Festivals’ 2nd Annual Survey from 2010, including economic impact figures and audience survey data.
T in the Park 2005: Economic Impact – EKOS Ltd (2005) Economic impact assessment for Scotland’s T in the Park Festival from 2005.
Do Music Festivals Contribute to Local Tourism? – Chris Haslam (2009) Article discussing the impact on tourism of festivals including The Big Chill, Sonisphere, T in the Park, Latitude, and Isle of Wight.
Social and Economic Impact Assessment of Shetland Music – AB Associates Ltd (2003) Social and economic impact survey of Shetland Music from 2003.
Digest of Tourism Statistics for Liverpool City Region − England’s Northwest Research Service (2008) Economic impact survey for the Northwest of England that includes data on the Creamfields festival.
Economic Impact of Glastonbury Festivals 2007 – Baker Associates (2007) Economic impact survey of Glastonbury Festival from 2007.
Findings and Recommendations: Report on Licensing Act 2003 – Live Music Forum (2007) The Live Music Forum’s analysis of the impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on the provision of live music in England and Wales.
A report on the size and value of Britain’s events industry, its characteristics, trends, opportunities and key issues – Business Visits & Events Partnership (2010) Report on Britain’s events industry, including market overview and recommendations for the future.