The Conservative government should protect and invest in grassroots arts, says Tom Taylor, as they are key to the success of large cultural events like Glastonbury.
In a matter of days, Glastonbury Festival will once again bless the British summertime with a universally recognised carnival of culture. Beyond the fanfare of peace and love, the UK’s Conservative government will also recognise that it is set to bring in over £100m to the South West’s economy while also employing over 85,000 people directly and helping to support countless subcontractors and small businesses indirectly. Given the collectivism, benevolence and progressive nature of the festival, it represents perhaps the most ideal way to generate a functioning economy.
While the festival might seem like the high-end pinnacle of culture, at its heart, it is sustained by grassroots arts. They might be superstars these days, but the Arctic Monkeys would not be headlining if it wasn’t for the leg-up that local venues like The Leadmill gave them...Keep reading on Far Out Magazine.
In a matter of days, Glastonbury Festival will once again bless the British summertime with a universally recognised carnival of culture. Beyond the fanfare of peace and love, the UK’s Conservative government will also recognise that it is set to bring in over £100m to the South West’s economy while also employing over 85,000 people directly and helping to support countless subcontractors and small businesses indirectly. Given the collectivism, benevolence and progressive nature of the festival, it represents perhaps the most ideal way to generate a functioning economy.
While the festival might seem like the high-end pinnacle of culture, at its heart, it is sustained by grassroots arts. They might be superstars these days, but the Arctic Monkeys would not be headlining if it wasn’t for the leg-up that local venues like The Leadmill gave them...Keep reading on Far Out Magazine.