A summer of events and the inevitable crash

Send us Fan MailJoin Simon as this week we explore the concept of post festival slump, that crash you get after a great event. Fresh from only their second ever paying attendance at a festival, Simon explores some of the highs and lows of the festival and gives some tips of recovering afterwards. This is an expanded and deeper dive into these concepts, building on a subject we have spoken about before. Some of the sources used include:Festivals, Identities, and BelongingDisparate Emotions as Expressions of Well-Being: Impact of Festival Participation from the Participants’ Subjective ViewThe Impact of Music Festival Attendance on Young People's Psychological and Social Well-beingPutting the Boom, Boom, Boom into Physical Activity and Health: Music Festivals as a Positive Health Alternative to Couch FandomA Sociologist Explains Why You Get Depressed After FestivalsEmotional processes, collective behavior, and social movements: A meta-analytic review of collective effervescence outcomes during collective gatherings and demonstrationsAs ever we thank you, our loyal listeners for sticking with us. We would love to hear from you so look for our contact details in your podcast app or via our website.