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Small Festivals Accelerator: Sustainable development of small festivals

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19 September 2024

Small Festivals Accelerator: Sustainable development of small festivals

Festival tourism

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The Small Festivals Accelerator (SMA!) project, funded by the EU, aims to develop a sustainable business model for small festivals in peripheral areas, focusing on community development, professional training, and enhancing economic and ecological sustainability.

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Estonia

Germany

Italy

North Macedonia

Spain

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

Networks and Federations / Confederations

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Festival tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

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The Small Festivals Accelerator (SMA!) project, funded by the EU under the Creative Europe programme, aims to develop a sustainable model for small festivals in peripheral areas. Recognizing the challenges these festivals face, such as market pressures, lack of infrastructure, and audience engagement difficulties, SMA! seeks to create a business model that addresses these issues. The project focuses on community development, professional training, and enhancing economic and ecological sustainability. By promoting cultural tourism and improving accessibility, SMA! aims to empower local identities and foster transnational cooperation among festivals. The project started on 1 December 2020, is scheduled to conclude on 30 September 2024, and covering five countries.

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