Gathering in celebration — music festivals, cultural events, and the ancient human need for seasonal ritual.
Academic study of how festivals create temporary communities and what they reveal about human social need.
Senior Lecturer at Solent University and author of Music Festivals in the UK (Routledge, 2018). Researches festival cultures, popular music, and the economy of live events.
Ten principles for a gift economy and radical self-expression. The most ambitious experiment in temporary community.
The world's most comprehensive festival guide. Discover, plan, and review experiences globally.