The socioeconomic impact of a music festival on a community: the case of Bons Sons in Cem Soldos village

Maria João Teixeira; Sandra Lima Coelho; Mariana Cunha; Carlos Seixas

doi:10.15847/cct.36713

The socioeconomic impact of a music festival on a community: the case of Bons Sons in Cem Soldos village

Maria João Teixeira
, Sandra Lima Coelho
, Mariana Cunha
, Carlos Seixas

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Music festivals have historically celebrated regional culture and community (Duffy, 2000). Over time, their commercial aspects have overshadowed community goals, favouring urban areas over rural ones. However, the rise of nostalgic tourism offers hope for rural revitalization. This research examines the Bons Sons Festival, evaluating its cultural, social, and economic impacts through interviews, surveys, and regression analysis. Results indicate that the festival positively impacts the local economy of Cem Soldos village, particularly in accommodation and food services, and fosters community projects throughout the year.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-28
Number of pages	28
Journal	Cidades. Comunidades e Territórios
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.15847/cct.36713
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 6 Jun 2025

Keywords

Music festivals
Rural revitalization
Economic and social impact

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CEGE 2025-2029: CEGE - Research Centre in Management and Economics: UID/731/2025. Pluriannual 2025-2029
Vlačić, B. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/29
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