It is our aim to publish book reviews (700 - 1200 words) on festival culture, not limited to, but including, the following topics:
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Carnivals (business, entrepreneurship, combined arts, performance)
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Caribbean Festivals
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Celebration
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Community Festivals
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Festival Cities
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Festival/Celebration Night Life
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Festivals and Fiestas in South America
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Gatherings (crowds, fans, activities)
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Medieval Festival, Celebrations, and Events
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Music Festivals
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Religious Events
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Ritual Culture
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Pan and Panyards
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We also invite reports (5,000 words), review essays (should focus on 3–5 books on a similar topic or theme), analysis of festival events, and interviews (between 800 and 1,200 words).
We look forward to receiving: A 500-word Abstract, no more than a 5,000-word completed paper, and a bio of no longer than 100 words should be included (Word doc. files only).
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Key Dates:
This is an ongoing call for papers and dates for publishing in 2026:
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500-word Abstract Proposal Submission Deadline: 21st January 2026
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Notification of Acceptance: 5th February 2026
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Completed Paper Submission Deadline: 15th March 2026 or before
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Expected Publication Date: 2026/27
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