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Book SynopsisThe only book on contemporary issues which covers the arts and entertainment sectors, from social networking and Twitter, to reality TV and digital rights management.
Trade ReviewThe new publication Key Issues in the Arts and Entertainment Industry is an encyclopaedic line-up of burning topics, highly relevant for anyone working in the cultural sector in the 21st century. From a robust outline of the future of broadcasting to the “greening” of festivals, the collected essays are dynamic and thought-provoking and represent a must for anyone with a professional interest in the future of the arts and culture. Roberta Doyle, Director of External Affairs, National Theatre of Scotland
The new publication Key Issues in the Arts and Entertainment Industry is an encyclopaedic line-up of burning topics, highly relevant for anyone working in the cultural sector in the 21st century. From a robust outline of the future of broadcasting to the “greening” of festivals, the collected essays are dynamic and thought-provoking and represent a must for anyone with a professional interest in the future of the arts and culture. -- Roberta Doyle, Director of External Affairs, National Theatre of Scotland
Table of ContentsIntroduction (Ben Walmsley, Leeds Metropolitan University); The Audience Experience: changing roles & relationships (Ben Walmsley & Anna Franks); The 21st Century Business Model (Ben Walmsley); The Funding Agenda: social relations & the politics of cultural production (James Oliver, University of Melbourne); Branding the Arts & Entertainment (DaraghO’Reilly, University of Sheffield); Intellectual Property in the Digital Age (David Bollier, University of Southern California); Assessing the Value of the Arts (James Oliver & Ben Walmsley); The 21st Century Venue (Douglas Brown, University of Salzburg); The Future Of Home Entertainment (James Roberts, University of Leeds); The Future of Broadcasting (Simon Mundy, King’s College London with EsméeSchilte); Cultural Entrepreneurship (Stuart Moss, Leeds Metropolitan University); Current Issues in Cultural & Strategic Leadership (John Holden, City University); Responsible Entertainment: ‘Greening’ festivals & events (Chantal Laws, University of Gloucestershire); Conclusion (Ben Walmsley); Index
