Thank you for taking the time to complete our 2021 survey. This survey should take around five minutes and your feedback is used to help us to return to Jodrell Bank soon for an another amazing weekend of music, science and cosmic culture.

Please note - All response data is anonymous. Will be held by bluedot only for the purposes of event planning and in accordance with our privacy policy.

No answers are mandatory. No decisions are made at bluedot at this time. We are assessing the situation and gathering feedback from you as the bluedot community and supporters is vital to what we will do.

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* 1. Will 2021 be your first bluedot weekend?

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* 2. Who will you be attending the bluedot weekend with?

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* 3. Where will you travel from to attend Bluedot?

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* 4. What age are you?

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* 5. Evidence shows the later bluedot takes place, the more chance we have of vaccines being widely distributed and enabling us to put on the festival.

If bluedot were to take place later in the summer which weekends would you be able to attend?

  Definitely Yes Probably Yes Unlikely No Definitely No
22 – 24 July (Current dates)
30 July – 1 August
6 – 8 August
13 – 15 August
20 – 22 August
27 – 29 August (Bank Holiday Weekend)

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* 6. With regard to Covid-19, how important are the following for you to attend bluedot? Rate from 1 (not important at all) to 5 (very important).

  1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 (Very Important)
Increased hygiene and cleanliness measures
Rapid testing before entry
Reduced capacity of event
All stages outdoor (more space for social-distancing, but reduced weather cover)

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* 7. What other factors might make your more likely to attend bluedot?

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* 8. Has Covid changed your accommodation plans for bluedot?

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* 9. What would make you more likely to camp at bluedot this year? You may select multiple answers.

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* 10. Regarding watching performances and talks at bluedot 2021, would the following make a difference to you?

  Definitely yes Sounds good Ok Sounds bad Definitely not
Removal of indoor venues (increased distancing, but reduced weather protection)
More space for audience at outdoor stages
Artists and speakers streamed to bluedot if they are unable to travel to the UK
Timed tickets for particular activities to replace queueing
Ability to watch on-demand content at home after the weekend

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* 11. In the event that we are unable to go ahead with bluedot in its normal format we may offer some different experiences for the bluedot community.

Would you attend the following:

  Definitely yes Sounds good Ok Sounds bad Definitely not
A winter light trail featuring immersive artworks and a 60 minute walking trail.
A socially distanced summer evening concert with one stage and one science speaker.
A campsite nearby to Jodrell Bank without any entertainment.

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* 15. If yes, what would your feedback be to the bluedot podcast?

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* 16. Are you, or do you expect to be, vaccinated against Covid-19 by July 2021?

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* 17. Have you ever taken a Covid-19 test?

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* 18. Have you ever tested positive for Covid-19?

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* 19. Would you like to join our Bluedot focus group to provide further feedback? We may drop you a line with questions as we continue our plans for bluedot 2021.

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* 20. Do you have any more feedback?

A big thank you from the bottom of our heart for taking the time to answer our 2021 pre-festival survey. We read all the feedback we receive and it is vital in aiding us to improve the festival for all those who attend in future years. 

Please note - All response data is anonymous. Will be held by bluedot only for the purposes of event planning and in accordance with our privacy policy.

No answers are mandatory. No decisions are made at bluedot at this time. We are assessing the situation and gathering feedback from you as the bluedot community and supporters is vital to what we will do.

Keep your eyes peeled on our social media and discoverthebluedot.com for all updates.

- The Bluedot team and the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory.

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