2019 Fringe Audience Survey 2019 Fringe Audience Survey Thank you for attending the 2019 Fringe Festival! Your responses to this survey will help us to keep the Vancouver Fringe Festival alive and well. Please take a moment to fill in the survey. OK Question Title * 1. How long have you been attending the Vancouver Fringe? This is my first time 2-5 years 5-10 years More than 10 years OK Question Title * 2. How many shows have you seen/plan on seeing this year? OK Question Title * 3. In what area you living? Vancouver North Vancouver West Vancouver Richmond Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. Which phrase best describes your relationship and interest in live theatre? Fringe was my introduction to live theatre I attend the Fringe regularly but rarely go to other theatre I am interested & attend live theatre regularly, including the Fringe I rarely attend live theatre performances Fringe has inspired me to create my own theatre productions I am a theatre artist, or otherwise involved in the creation of performing arts Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: How did you hear of the Festival? (check all that apply) Georgia Straight Global BC Radio Google Social Media Tourism Vancouver Picked up a copy of Program Guide in advance Downloaded the Program Guide Word of Mouth Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. How did you hear of the Festival? Check all that apply. Georgia Straight Global BC Radio Google Social Media Tourism Vancouver Picked up a copy of Program Guide in advance Downloaded the Program Guide Word of Mouth Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. How did you travel to the Festival today? Walked or biked (including Mobi Bikes) Public Transit Car share (car2go, Evo, etc) In my car OK Question Title * 8. If you drive your own car, did your Festival attendance change due to parking costs on Granville Island? Yes, I attended the Festival less because of the parking conditions on Granville Island No, I attended the Festival for the duration that I intended regardless of the parking conditions No, I attended the Festival for the duration that I intended but will probably attend the Festival less next year because of the parking conditions No, I attended Festival locations other than Granville Island and parking there did not affect me Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 9. If there were a free parking lot available on weekends 500-600 meters (10-15 min walk) to Granville Island, I would be interested in making use of this during next year's Festival. Yes No Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 10. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: Why do you like attending the Fringe Festival? (check all that apply) The variety of shows Atmosphere and energy of the Festival Originality of the shows Cultural Diversity of shows Community feeling created by the Festival Opportunity to socialize with lots of different people Affordable ticket prices Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. Why do you like attending the Fringe Festival? Check all that apply. The variety of shows Atmosphere and energy of the Festival Originality of the shows Cultural Diversity of the shows Community feeling created by the Festival Opportunity to socialize with lots of different people Affordable ticket prices Other (please specify) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. Did you arrive late to any Fringe performances that you already had tickets to? Yes No If yes, how was your late arrival handled? my late arrival was handled well there was confusion about how to handle my late arrival my late arrival was not handled well Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 13. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: How was your ticket purchasing experience either online or at the door? (check all that apply) My purchase online went well My purchase at the door went well My purchase online was challenging My purchase at the door was challenging Please offer some details of any challenging situations. Comments OK Question Title * 14. How was your ticket purchasing experience either online or at the door? Check all that apply. My purchase online went well My purchase at the door went well My purchase online was challenging My purchase at the door was challenging Please offer some details of any challenging situations. Comments: OK Question Title * 15. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: What activities do you enjoy in your spare time? (check all that apply) Going to live performances Sports / Hiking / Outdoors Volunteering Dining out Travelling Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 16. What activities do you enjoy in your spare time? Check all that apply. Going to live performances Sports/Hiking/Outdoors Volunteering Dining out Travelling Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 17. Phillips Brewing & Malting Co is a Fringe Festival sponsor. Have you ever tried their beer or other products? Yes, tried their beer Yes, I’ve tried their Phillips Soda Works pop Yes, at their distillery No Don’t know/Can’t remember OK Question Title * 18. Cultural Diversity: I identify as a person that includes one or more of these diasporic groups; African, East/Southeast Asian, Latin American (Latinx), South Asian, West Asian/Southwest Asian/North African (Middle Eastern/Arab), mixed ethnicity I identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, Inuit Prefer not to say I do not identify as any of the above-mentioned groups Other (Please specify) OK Question Title * 19. Age Under 19 years old 19-35 years old 36-49 years old 50-65 years old Over 65 years old Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 20. I identify my gender as Cis- Woman (i.e. your sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with your birth sex as female) Cis-Man (i.e. your sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with your birth sex as male) Trans Man Trans Woman Non-Binary / Genderqueer/ Two Spirit Prefer not to say __________ (preferred term) OK Question Title * 21. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: What other festivals in Vancouver do you attend? (check all that apply) Folk Festival Film Festivals Jazz Festival Indigenous Peoples Day Festival/Events Culturally specific festivals (African, East/Southeast Asian, Latin American (Latinx), South Asian, West Asian/Southwest Asian/North African (Middle Eastern/Arab)) Queer Arts Festival Pride Festival Khatsahlano Street Party Car Free Day Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 22. What other festivals in Vancouver do you attend? Check all that apply. Folk Festival Film Festivals Jazz Festival Indigenous Peoples Day Festival/Events Culturally specific festivals (African, East/Southeast Asian, Latin American (Latinx), South Asian, West Asian/Southwest Asian/North African (Middle Eastern/Arab)) Queer arts Festival Pride Festival Khatsahlano Street Party Car Free Day Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 23. Have you visited the Phillips Fringe Bar during the Festival? Yes Not, yet Not planning to visit it If not, please share some details OK Question Title * 24. Household Income Unemployed Under $30,000 $30,000 - $50,000 $50,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $250,000 Over $250,000 Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 25. SKIP TO THE NEXT QUESTION: What types of businesses are you likely to spend time or money on while on Granville Island? Visual Art/crafts Food and drink Clothing Arts and entertainment Kids Market Public Market I probably won’t spend additional money/time on Granville Island OK Question Title * 26. What types of businesses are you likely to spend time or money on while on Granville Island? Visual Art/Crafts Food and drink Clothing Arts and entertainment Kids market Public Market I probably won't spend additional money/time on Granville Island OK Question Title * 27. If you found $100 what might you spend it on? Leisure and fun activity Food and drink Purchase goods (clothing, household, garden items) Invest or save it Donate some/all Ask a friend/partner/spouse for ideas OK Question Title * 28. Education (Please choose the highest level of education completed): Elementary School High School Trade school or two-year degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or PhD Prefer not to say OK Question Title * 29. Are you aware that there are volunteer opportunities at the Vancouver Fringe? Yes No Please send me some information OK Question Title * 30. Did you know the Fringe is a charity and that 100% of the base ticket price goes to the artist? Yes No OK Question Title * 31. Are you a currently a donor? Yes, I am a donor No, I am not a donor I would like more information on how to support the festival and its artists OK Question Title * 32. Why is the Fringe important? Why is it important to you? OK Question Title * 33. To be entered to win a Super Pass to next year’s Festival or a wonderful gift card prize, please include your name, email, and phone number. We will not give your name to any other organization. Name: __________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________ Phone # _________________________________________ Please add me to the Fringe E-newsletter list: yes / no OK DONE