Oct 18, 2024 | Festivalisation
Following a period of financial difficulties and a canceled 2023 edition, equissima® returned in 2024 with a new, reimagined concept and a redesigned approach – an equestrian festival – one that embraces the characteristics of festivalisation of sport events, with free access and a great deal of available activities alongside sports competitions.
Oct 18, 2024 | Festivalisation
Built on the success of the two initial editions, the Swansea Para Sport Festival 2024 returned with an expanded programme combining participatory events with high-level competitive events.
From 8 to 13 July, the Para Sport Festival, organised by Disability Sport Wales, Welsh National Governing and/or British Governing Bodies of sport, Swansea Council, and local insport clubs, delivered high quality,
Oct 18, 2024 | Festivalisation
“THE ROAD RACE TOKYO”, “STADIUM FESTA”, “RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE”, and “MULTISPORTS” are all part of the “GRAND CYCLE TOKYO” project. The aim is to create momentum in bringing together sports and a festive atmosphere around cycling. As the co-organiser of this initiative, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government supports the “GRAND CYCLE TOKYO” organizing committee, including in the areas of finance and communication.
Oct 18, 2024 | Festivalisation
“Sport is just the beginning”, according to a video clip from the Birmingham 2022 Festival! This sporting competition, (one of the major sports events in the world, which gathers athletes and para-athletes), is an opportunity, a pretext to do something bigger, for the city, for the region, for the people. The whole world came to Birmingham during the 11-day competition, some a bit before, some stayed a bit after, but Birmingham opened itself to the world, as much as to its own population for … no less than six months. The months of preparation leading up to the event also provided many opportunities to create relationships, develop skills, identify talents, inspire vocations, and anticipate a legacy.
Oct 18, 2024 | Festivalisation
The Dakar en Jeux festival is the first of its kind operating for such a long period of time – four years – prior to an Olympic event. To ensure both the success of the event and a long-lasting legacy it aims to mobilise citizens, create a sense of ownership in the Games, and empower the youth. The festival is a true celebration of the Olympic spirit and the values of sport, combined with a rich cultural programme which includes music and dance.
Oct 17, 2024 | Festivalisation
For more than 6 months, the City of Paris celebrated the Games with an extensive programme that combined sport, culture, art and history. Paris demonstrated how a major event can be a catalyst for changes in host cities. The whole city became a festival, with multiple sites, bringing sport closer to people, in all districts of the city as well as showcasing the City of Light to the entire world.