Cultural Policy & Major Events

The following publications belong to the Cultural Policy & Major Events research strand led by Dr. Beatriz García — an academic who has long been at the forefront of debates about culture-led urban regeneration, with pioneering work on the impact and legacy of mega-events.

The Cultural Policy & Major Events research strand looks at local, national and international policy frameworks for culture, placing a particular emphasis on their application in the context of large-scale cultural interventions.

2016

Beatriz Garcia (2016) ‘If everyone says so …’ Press narratives and image change in major event host cities. Urban Studies, online advance.

Beatriz Garcia, Chiara Zuanni and Stephen Crone (2016) Liverpool 2018: European Capital of Culture Legacies, 10 Years On. First report. Liverpool: ICC.

Simeon Yates, Richard Evans, Mike Jones, Gerwyn Jones, Martin Hudson and Stephen Crone (2016) Beatles Heritage in Liverpool and its Economic and Cultural Sector Impact. Liverpool: ICC, Institute of Popular Music (University of Liverpool), European Institute of Urban Affairs (Liverpool John Moores University).

2014

Beatriz García, Neil Armitage and Stephen Crone (2014) Heritage, Pride and Place: Exploring the contribution of World Heritage Site status to Liverpool’s sense of place and future development. Liverpool: ICC.

2013

Beatriz García and Tamsin Cox (2013) European Capitals of Culture: Success Strategies and Long-term Effects. Brussels: European Parliament.

Beatriz García and Tamsin Cox (2013) London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Evaluation. Liverpool: ICC.

Beatriz García and Tamsin Cox (2013) London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Evaluation: Executive Summary. Liverpool: ICC.

2012

Beatriz García (2012) The Olympic Games and Cultural Policy. Abingdon: Routledge.

2010

Beatriz García, Ruth Melville and Tamsin Cox (2010) Creating an Impact: Liverpool’s Experience as European Capital of Culture. Liverpool: Impacts 08.

2008

Floris Langen and Beatriz García (2008) Measuring the Impact of Major Cultural Events: A Literature Review. Arts Research Digest, 44.

2003

Beatriz García (2003) Glasgow Lessons can help Liverpool. London: Regeneration and Renewal.