How Do Music Festivals Impact the Local Community’s Quality of Life? A case study of Tisno, Croatia

With the rapid increase in global tourist flows, environmental pressure on local communities is rising, while the quality of social interaction and overall quality of life are generally deteriorating. This is particularly evident in destinations hosting music festivals, as the intensity of these events on the local economy, environment, and social interactions is usually considerable and has recently been reported as predominantly negative. Consequently, the expected outcomes of tourism development often fall short of expectations. This study aims to examine the local community’s perceptions of the impact of music festival-dependent tourism development on their quality of life. The primary research was conducted in Tisno (Croatia) using the snowball sampling method. In total, 75 valid responses were collected, providing only a preliminary insight into the research topic. The results indicate that although respondents recognise both the positive and negative impacts of music festivals on their quality of life, they have a predominantly positive attitude towards tourism development in their community. The reasons for this attitude most likely lie in the degree of the local community's dependence on tourism income, with greater dependence outweighing the negative social impacts.