NT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC STRATEGY - COMMUNITY SURVEY

Are you a music fan? We want to hear from you.

We know that the Northern Territory is home to a vibrant and growing music scene, but we also know there is more to be done to help it thrive. Which is why MusicNT, thanks to support from the Northern Territory Government, is developing the first contemporary music strategy for the Northern Territory.

The decision to develop the strategy came after the release of the Economic and Cultural Value of Live Music in the Northern Territory report. It confirmed that the NT has a higher than national average return on investment per spend on live music.

That is not to say our live music scene is not without its unique challenges and the aim of the plan will be to develop a shared-vision on how we can grow opportunities for artists, the industry, venues, communities and music fans.

And we want to hear from you. By taking this short survey you will be helping us better understand the music scene across the NT and playing a key roll in shaping its future. Thank you!

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* 1. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 2. What is your gender?

Female

Male

X Intersex/Unspecified

Prefer not to answer

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* 3. Are you...

Aboriginal

Torres Strait Islander

Non-indigenous

Born overseas

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What region are you from?

Darwin

Outer Darwin – Marrakai/Darwin River/Batchelor/Palmerston

Katherine

Tennant Creek

Alice Springs and surrounds

Nhulunbuy

Central Desert

East Arnhem

West Arnhem

Tiwi

Roper Gulf

McDonnell

Interstate

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How often do you see live music each year in the NT?

More than twice a week

Twice a week

Once a week

Once a fortnight

Once a month

Twice a year

Once a year

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Tell us your three favourite genres of music you see live?

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* 7. Do you go to see live music on your own?

Yes

Explain your response if you can.

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* 8. Do you feel safe at live music shows?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Please provide any additional comments.

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* 9. Where are you most likely to see live music?

House concert

Community centre

Local hotel/pub

Dedicated live music venue

Outdoor venue (park/amphitheatre)

Festival

Other (please specify)

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* 10. In what environment do you prefer to see live music?

House concert

Community centre

Local hotel/pub

Dedicated live music venue

Outdoor venue (park/amphitheatre)

Festival

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How far are you willing to travel to see live music?

I’m not, it has to be local

To another larger community

To major centres like Darwin and Alice Springs

Interstate

Overseas

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* 12. Name three venues that you have been to for live music?

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* 13. Name your three favourite festivals or outdoor events?

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* 14. What are the things stopping you from seeing live music? (Select as many boxes as relevant.)

Distance

Cost

Your personal safety

Not knowing what is on

Genre

Lack of venues

Quality of bands

Limited all-ages shows

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you buy artist merchandise at shows?

Yes

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* 16. If yes, what do you buy?

Recorded music (CDs/Vinyl)

T-shirts and other apparel

Stickers or other artwork

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How do you find out about live shows? (Tick as many boxes as you need.)

Word of mouth

Community notices

Newspapers and music media

Radio

Television

Websites

Social Media

Streaming services

Other (please specify)

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* 18. How do you discover new music – local or otherwise. (Tick as many boxes as you need.)

Word of mouth

Community notices

Newspapers and music media

Radio

Television

Websites

Social Media

Streaming services

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How do you rate the following in terms of their importance?

	Not important	Occasionally Important	Not sure	Important	Very Important
Feeling welcomed at a venue	Feeling welcomed at a venue Not important	Feeling welcomed at a venue Occasionally Important	Feeling welcomed at a venue Not sure	Feeling welcomed at a venue Important	Feeling welcomed at a venue Very Important
All ages and ‘family friendly’	All ages and ‘family friendly’ Not important	All ages and ‘family friendly’ Occasionally Important	All ages and ‘family friendly’ Not sure	All ages and ‘family friendly’ Important	All ages and ‘family friendly’ Very Important
Personal safety and security at a venue	Personal safety and security at a venue Not important	Personal safety and security at a venue Occasionally Important	Personal safety and security at a venue Not sure	Personal safety and security at a venue Important	Personal safety and security at a venue Very Important
Diverse audiences	Diverse audiences Not important	Diverse audiences Occasionally Important	Diverse audiences Not sure	Diverse audiences Important	Diverse audiences Very Important
Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue	Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue Not important	Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue Occasionally Important	Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue Not sure	Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue Important	Ease of access in terms of transport to and from a venue Very Important
Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows	Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows Not important	Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows Occasionally Important	Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows Not sure	Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows Important	Time of performances – eg: afternoon vs late night shows Very Important
Quality of venue production – sound and lighting	Quality of venue production – sound and lighting Not important	Quality of venue production – sound and lighting Occasionally Important	Quality of venue production – sound and lighting Not sure	Quality of venue production – sound and lighting Important	Quality of venue production – sound and lighting Very Important
Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas	Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas Not important	Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas Occasionally Important	Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas Not sure	Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas Important	Additional offerings – food/outdoor areas Very Important
Regular performance nights	Regular performance nights Not important	Regular performance nights Occasionally Important	Regular performance nights Not sure	Regular performance nights Important	Regular performance nights Very Important
Diversity of genres	Diversity of genres Not important	Diversity of genres Occasionally Important	Diversity of genres Not sure	Diversity of genres Important	Diversity of genres Very Important
Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community	Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community Not important	Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community Occasionally Important	Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community Not sure	Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community Important	Access to a specific ‘scene’ or music community Very Important
Cost	Cost Not important	Cost Occasionally Important	Cost Not sure	Cost Important	Cost Very Important
Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts	Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts Not important	Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts Occasionally Important	Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts Not sure	Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts Important	Presence of interstate or international ‘headline’ acts Very Important
Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists	Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists Not important	Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists Occasionally Important	Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists Not sure	Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists Important	Commitment to supporting new and emerging artists Very Important

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* 20. Live music is an important part of the NT cultural experience. As a music fan, tell us how you think it could be better supported and celebrated.

NT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC STRATEGY - COMMUNITY SURVEY

Are you a music fan? We want to hear from you.

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. Are you...

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* 4. What region are you from?

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* 5. How often do you see live music each year in the NT?

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* 6. Tell us your three favourite genres of music you see live?

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* 7. Do you go to see live music on your own?

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* 8. Do you feel safe at live music shows?

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* 9. Where are you most likely to see live music?

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* 10. In what environment do you prefer to see live music?

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* 11. How far are you willing to travel to see live music?

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* 12. Name three venues that you have been to for live music?

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* 13. ﻿Name your three favourite festivals or outdoor events?

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* 14. What are the things stopping you from seeing live music? (Select as many boxes as relevant.)

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* 15. Do you buy artist merchandise at shows?

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* 16. If yes, what do you buy?

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* 17. How do you find out about live shows? (Tick as many boxes as you need.)

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* 18. How do you discover new music – local or otherwise. (Tick as many boxes as you need.)

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* 19. How do you rate the following in terms of their importance?

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* 20. Live music is an important part of the NT cultural experience. As a music fan, tell us how you think it could be better supported and celebrated.

* 13. Name your three favourite festivals or outdoor events?