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Futures and
Evaluation
30 In depth Interviews
Repertory Grids
Exploratory research to elicit and identify the key
factors that festival leaders perceive as the
characteristics of creative and innovative festivals.
The sample study was composed of three key
festival experts. Qualitative approach.
50 In depth Interviews Development of a comprehensive research agenda
for Edinburgh Festivals based on the published
articles, existing strategies and documentation,
interviews with key stakeholders and the authors
own experiences in the festivals and events area.
Qualitative approach.
40 Content Analysis
Desk Research
20 Desk Research
Surveys
Consideration of the role of commercial theatres in
helping to create the embedded culture and
atmosphere of arts festivals. Content analysis of
commercial theatres promotional material used to
reflect on the associated creation of culture and
atmosphere at arts festivals. Qualitative approach
Examination of the changes and challenges
confronting festival managers in four geographic
locations – Sweden, Norway, the UK and Australia
with a view to identifying future prospects and
scenarios for festivals- one based on increased
innovation the other on festival failure. Key findings
illustrate critical issues for festival managers to
address if they are to become innovative and avoid
failure. Quantitative approach.
Wine Tourism 100 Desk Research Design of a motivational model to be applied and
tested in wine regions n Australia that have a
significant number of international tourists.
Qualitative approach.