This collection explores the processes and experiences of attending live music events from the initial decision to attend through to audience responses and memories of a performance after it has happened. The book brings together international researchers who consider the experi…
Drawing on unique multi-arts, multi-city scholarly research, 'Understanding Audiences for the Contemporary Arts' makes a timely and urgent contribution to debates about the place of arts and culture in contemporary society. The authors critically interrogate the challenges of ac…
1. Introduction : who goes to the contemporary arts? -- 2. Understanding audiences : research methods and approaches -- 3. "But is it art?" : defining the contemporary arts -- 4. Cities for the arts : the importance of place in audience engagement -- 5. Art forms, venues and aud…
Drawing on unique multi-arts, multi-city scholarly research, this book makes a timely and urgent contribution to debates about the place of arts and culture in contemporary society. The authors critically interrogate the challenges of access, diversity, privilege and responsibil…