Malmesbury Live Arts

Malmesbury Live Arts is a new Community Interest Company set up to support the performing arts to thrive locally. A not for profit organisation, we will bring artists, promoters, technicians and the public together to create a vibrant, sustainable programme of local live arts performances for everyone to enjoy.

Whilst we are setting up we want to hear from you. What types of live arts are you into and what would you turn up to support in your locality? By Live Arts we mean music, dance, theatre, comedy … and anything else that is live, in person.

Thank you for your time to participate in our local research project. This survey consists of 20 or so questions and should take no more than 5-10 minutes of your time. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. We have endeavoured to make the questions as simple as possible and most require just tick box answers. We hope you enjoy the survey experience!

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* 1. What type of Live Arts interest you?

Live Music

Theatre

Comedy

Dance

Family Entertainment

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 2. Looking back to before Covid-19, how often did you typically attend a live arts event?

	Often (at least monthly)	Regularly (several times a year)	Occasionally (once/twice a year)	Rarely / Never
In the local area	In the local area Often (at least monthly)	In the local area Regularly (several times a year)	In the local area Occasionally (once/twice a year)	In the local area Rarely / Never
In the region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, etc)	In the region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, etc) Often (at least monthly)	In the region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, etc) Regularly (several times a year)	In the region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, etc) Occasionally (once/twice a year)	In the region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, etc) Rarely / Never
London	London Often (at least monthly)	London Regularly (several times a year)	London Occasionally (once/twice a year)	London Rarely / Never
Further afield	Further afield Often (at least monthly)	Further afield Regularly (several times a year)	Further afield Occasionally (once/twice a year)	Further afield Rarely / Never

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* 3. Did you know, Tetbury, Cirencester, Corsham, all have a community Live Arts Centre

Yes

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* 4. Do you think Malmesbury should have its own community Live arts provision

Yes

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* 5. What would you like from a Live Arts provision locally?:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral/ don’t know	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
A diverse and varied programme	A diverse and varied programme Strongly Agree	A diverse and varied programme Agree	A diverse and varied programme Neutral/ don’t know	A diverse and varied programme Disagree	A diverse and varied programme Strongly Disagree
Co-ordinated so that events do not clash	Co-ordinated so that events do not clash Strongly Agree	Co-ordinated so that events do not clash Agree	Co-ordinated so that events do not clash Neutral/ don’t know	Co-ordinated so that events do not clash Disagree	Co-ordinated so that events do not clash Strongly Disagree
High quality productions	High quality productions Strongly Agree	High quality productions Agree	High quality productions Neutral/ don’t know	High quality productions Disagree	High quality productions Strongly Disagree
New experiences to try	New experiences to try Strongly Agree	New experiences to try Agree	New experiences to try Neutral/ don’t know	New experiences to try Disagree	New experiences to try Strongly Disagree
Affordable events	Affordable events Strongly Agree	Affordable events Agree	Affordable events Neutral/ don’t know	Affordable events Disagree	Affordable events Strongly Disagree

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* 6. How do you usually find out about events that you are interested in?

Artist's website/email

Local newspaper advertising/listings

National media advertising/listings

Poster/Flyer

Social Media

Venue listings

Venue's website/email

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

Not relevant / don’t know

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* 7. What would you say have been your main reasons for attending events in the past?

Fan of the genre

For entertainment/good night out

To enhance my mood – to feel energised/excited/uplifted

To feel a sense of belonging with like-minded people

To meet new people

To relax/escape from everyday worries/stress

I like to support the arts locally

Other (please specify)

Not relevant / don’t know

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* 8. How much, if at all, would any of the following possible concerns prevent you from going to Live Arts events?

	A Lot	A Little	No Impact	Not Sure
Covid safety concerns	Covid safety concerns A Lot	Covid safety concerns A Little	Covid safety concerns No Impact	Covid safety concerns Not Sure
I never seem to hear about them	I never seem to hear about them A Lot	I never seem to hear about them A Little	I never seem to hear about them No Impact	I never seem to hear about them Not Sure
Getting to them is too difficult	Getting to them is too difficult A Lot	Getting to them is too difficult A Little	Getting to them is too difficult No Impact	Getting to them is too difficult Not Sure
I don't know what to see	I don't know what to see A Lot	I don't know what to see A Little	I don't know what to see No Impact	I don't know what to see Not Sure
I felt I would be out of place or like I would not belong/too cliquey	I felt I would be out of place or like I would not belong/too cliquey A Lot	I felt I would be out of place or like I would not belong/too cliquey A Little	I felt I would be out of place or like I would not belong/too cliquey No Impact	I felt I would be out of place or like I would not belong/too cliquey Not Sure
They cost too much	They cost too much A Lot	They cost too much A Little	They cost too much No Impact	They cost too much Not Sure
The timings of shows are too restrictive	The timings of shows are too restrictive A Lot	The timings of shows are too restrictive A Little	The timings of shows are too restrictive No Impact	The timings of shows are too restrictive Not Sure
Not having anything I am interested in locally	Not having anything I am interested in locally A Lot	Not having anything I am interested in locally A Little	Not having anything I am interested in locally No Impact	Not having anything I am interested in locally Not Sure

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* 9. Which of the following would encourage you to attend more live arts events in your local area? Tick a maximum of 3.

More/greater variety of live arts performances

Better quality local Live Arts events

Better venue facilities, e.g. sound quality

Central information point about live music events locally

Knowing about events further in advance

Being able to select from a programme of events published seasonally

Cheaper tickets

Earlier event start times

Later event finish times

Better public transport

More live music in pubs

Covid safety protocols clearly in place

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 10. Which of the following local events have you ever attended?

WOMAD

Boondocks

SherstonFest

Carnival events

Athelstan Players performances

Live performances at Malmesbury Abbey

The Last Baguette events

Long Players Gigs

Jazz at Abbey House

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. Naturally local events will always comply with Government guidance, but which of the following Covid safety precautions do you feel would increase your confidence in buying tickets for MLA events:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral/ don’t know	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Reduced venue capacity	Reduced venue capacity Strongly Agree	Reduced venue capacity Agree	Reduced venue capacity Neutral/ don’t know	Reduced venue capacity Disagree	Reduced venue capacity Strongly Disagree
Purchasing in advance/contactless	Purchasing in advance/contactless Strongly Agree	Purchasing in advance/contactless Agree	Purchasing in advance/contactless Neutral/ don’t know	Purchasing in advance/contactless Disagree	Purchasing in advance/contactless Strongly Disagree
NHS check in (with QR code)	NHS check in (with QR code) Strongly Agree	NHS check in (with QR code) Agree	NHS check in (with QR code) Neutral/ don’t know	NHS check in (with QR code) Disagree	NHS check in (with QR code) Strongly Disagree
Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry	Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry Strongly Agree	Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry Agree	Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry Neutral/ don’t know	Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry Disagree	Requesting NHS Covid Pass upon entry Strongly Disagree
Clear guidelines for all attendees	Clear guidelines for all attendees Strongly Agree	Clear guidelines for all attendees Agree	Clear guidelines for all attendees Neutral/ don’t know	Clear guidelines for all attendees Disagree	Clear guidelines for all attendees Strongly Disagree
Provision santiser	Provision santiser Strongly Agree	Provision santiser Agree	Provision santiser Neutral/ don’t know	Provision santiser Disagree	Provision santiser Strongly Disagree
Temperature check upon entry	Temperature check upon entry Strongly Agree	Temperature check upon entry Agree	Temperature check upon entry Neutral/ don’t know	Temperature check upon entry Disagree	Temperature check upon entry Strongly Disagree
Allocated seating (where poss)	Allocated seating (where poss) Strongly Agree	Allocated seating (where poss) Agree	Allocated seating (where poss) Neutral/ don’t know	Allocated seating (where poss) Disagree	Allocated seating (where poss) Strongly Disagree
Increased ventilation	Increased ventilation Strongly Agree	Increased ventilation Agree	Increased ventilation Neutral/ don’t know	Increased ventilation Disagree	Increased ventilation Strongly Disagree
Well trained crew and volunteers	Well trained crew and volunteers Strongly Agree	Well trained crew and volunteers Agree	Well trained crew and volunteers Neutral/ don’t know	Well trained crew and volunteers Disagree	Well trained crew and volunteers Strongly Disagree
Mandatory wearing of face coverings	Mandatory wearing of face coverings Strongly Agree	Mandatory wearing of face coverings Agree	Mandatory wearing of face coverings Neutral/ don’t know	Mandatory wearing of face coverings Disagree	Mandatory wearing of face coverings Strongly Disagree
Refund policies	Refund policies Strongly Agree	Refund policies Agree	Refund policies Neutral/ don’t know	Refund policies Disagree	Refund policies Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following statements that people say about local live arts do you agree with? Tick all that apply

Increases my connection with the local community

Helps me feel part of something

Gives me pride in where I live

Bolsters my sense of wellbeing

Reduces loneliness/sense of feeling isolated

Makes me love living in the Malmesbury area

Other

None of the above

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* 13. What do you get out of live music? What would you say are the most important (intangible) things that you take away from live music?

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* 14. Please use the space below to tell us about any aspect of your live music experience or views about your local area which you feel has not already been covered.

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* 15. Which music genres would you like to see included in future programming

Blues

Classical

Country

Comedy

Dance / electronic

Experimental

Folk

Grime

Hip hop/rap

Indie

Jazz

Metal

Opera/operetta

Pop

Punk

Reggae/dub

Rock

Singer/songwriter

Traditional (Scottish/Irish)

Urban/R&B

World

Multi-genre, e.g. function band

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 16. What type of theatre would you like to see included in future programming?

Musical

Classical

Modern

Panto

Spoken word

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 17. What type of dance would you like to see included in future programming?

Ballet

Modern

Street

Interpretive

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 18. What type of family entertainment would you like to see included in future programming?

Matinees

Circus

School performances

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 19. And finally, please can you tell us which age band you fall into:

Under 16

16-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

Prefer not to say

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* 20. Please leave us your Email address if you would like to be kept up to date about MLA events.

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* 21. Would you be interested in volunteering for Malmesbury Live Arts?

Yes