Festival Stakeholder Roles: Concepts and Case Studies

Authors: Getz, Donald; Andersson, Tommy; Larson, Mia

Source: Event Management, Volume 10, Number 2, 2007 , pp. 103-122(20)

Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation

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Abstract:

In this exploratory research, multiple case studies of various types of festivals in two countries reveal how festival managers work with stakeholders and who they are. Stakeholders' roles are categorized as regulator, facilitator, coproducer, supplier, collaborator, audience, and the impacted, and the results show clearly that key stakeholders take multiple roles affecting the organization. Practical implications are drawn for event managers regarding the identification, evaluation, and management of stakeholder relationships. Drawing on resource dependency and stakeholder theories, a conceptual model is presented that illustrates the conclusion that festivals and events are produced within and by a set of managed stakeholder relationships. Recommendations are made for development of this line of research and theory building.

Keywords: FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT; STAKEHOLDER THEORY; NETWORK THEORY; RESOURCE DEPENDENCY; CALGARY; CANADA; SWEDEN

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2007-04-01

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Event Management, an International Journal, intends to meet the research and analytic needs of a rapidly growing profession focused on events. This field has developed in size and impact globally to become a major business with numerous dedicated facilities, and a large-scale generator of tourism. The field encompasses meetings, conventions, festivals, expositions, sport and other special events. Event management is also of considerable importance to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations in a pursuit of a variety of goals, including fund-raising, the fostering of causes, and community development.