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🎭 College Youth Culture Survey
Help Shape the Future of Culture in Colne
Colne is planning an ambitious programme of cultural events and opportunities for young people. We want to make sure it reflects your ideas, interests and ambitions.
This survey takes around 7–10 minutes. Your answers are anonymous.
1.
Do you live in Colne (BB8)?
Yes
No
I travel in for College
2.
How often do you attend events in Colne (music, theatre, festivals, markets etc.)?
Regularly (monthly or more)
A few times a year
Rarely
Never
3.
Which of these have you attended in the last two years? (Tick all that apply)
Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
A performance at The Muni Theatre
Town centre events or markets
Events in Alkincoates Park
Local sports events
None of the above
4.
Do you feel there are enough cultural and creative opportunities for young people in Colne?
Yes
No
Not Sure (Please Explain)
5.
What creative interests do you currently have? (Tick any)
Music performance
Music production / DJing
Theatre / acting
Dance
Visual art
Photography
Film / media
Digital design
Fashion
Creative writing
Event management
Lighting / sound tech
Gaming / esports
Sport
Other (please specify)
I’m not currently involved in creative activities
6.
Which organisations have you had experience working with?
Building Bridges
Community Arts by ZK
In-Situ
Super Slow Way
Other (please specify)
I haven't worked with any outside groups yet
7.
Thinking of the project that you worked on, what theme did this have?
*
8.
Which industry or career area would you most like to work in when you finish college?
(Select up to two)
(Required.)
Music Industry
Film, TV or digital media
Graphic design or visual arts
Theatre, performance or dance
Event management or festivals
Marketing, social media or digital content
Gaming or game design
Heritage, museums or tourism
Business or entrepreneurship
Technology or engineering
Health or social care
Education or youth work
Environmental or outdoor careers
Not sure yet
Other (please specify)
*
9.
Which type of work would you most like to pursue?
(Select one)
(Required.)
Full-time employment with a company or organisation
Self-employment / freelancing
Starting my own business
A mix of employment and freelance work
Apprenticeship or further training
University / higher education
I am not sure yet
*
10.
What opportunities or support would help you move into your chosen career?
(Select up to three)
(Required.)
Work experience of placements
Internships or apprenticeships
Mentoring from professionals
Training in specialist skills
Opportunities to showcase my work or talent
Networking with employers
Help starting a business or freelancing
Access to equipment or creative spaces
Career advice and guidance
Funding or grants
I'm not sure what support I need yet
Other (please specify)
*
11.
What new opportunities would you most like to see in Colne? (Choose up to 3)
(Required.)
Youth music festival
Open mic nights
Outdoor cinema
Street art projects
Creative workshops
Paid internships/apprenticeships in creative industries
A youth arts centre or hub
Night-time events for teenagers
Cultural events celebrating different communities
Environmental / outdoor arts projects
12.
What stops young people getting involved? (Tick any)
Cost
Transport
Not hearing about events
Nothing that feels relevant
Lack of confidence
Family commitments
Events feel aimed at adults
Safety concerns
Other (please specify)
13.
If Colne launched a “Youth Culture Programme”, what should its main aim be?
Developing young talent
Creating safe social spaces
Improving mental wellbeing
Building skills for future careers
Making Colne more exciting
Attracting visitors
Reducing anti-social behaviour
14.
How should events be advertised to young people?
Instagram
TikTok
School
Snapchat
Posters
Email
Through friends
15.
If you had the power to create one event, opportunity or project in Colne for young people, what would it be?
(Think big - it could be a festival, creative space, training programme, business idea, or something completely new.)