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Chapter 11 Social impacts of community events, the Clunes Book Festival, Australia

DOI: 10.23912/978-1-915097-34-7-5407

ISBN: 978-1-915097-34-7

Published: April 2023

Component type: chapter

Published in: Cases For Event Management and Event Tourism

Parent DOI: 10.23912/978-1-915097-34-7-5386

10.23912/978-1-915097-34-7-5407

Abstract

This case study considers the social impacts of a community event, the Clunes Book Festival, held annually in Australia. The festival has been an integral part of the revitalisation of the town of Clunes and the catalyst for its transformation from rural backwater to a bustling town, thanks to its investments in the creative economy. However, these changes haven’t been welcomed by all residents, as some feel that the changes in the town downplay its history and heritage. The case takes a critical perspective and allows learners to understand the diversity of stakeholders involved in the events industry and their varying ideas of place transformation through events.

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Mair, 2023

Mair, J. (2023) "Chapter 11 Social impacts of community events, the Clunes Book Festival, Australia" In: Ziakas, V. & Getz, D. (ed) . Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers http://dx.doi.org/10.23912/978-1-915097-34-7-5407

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