Music NL Diversity Audit - for immigrant musicians

MusicNL is pleased to partner with the Association for New Canadians to identify barriers that musicians and those in the sector from all parts of the world face when establishing their music careers in Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of our research, we are asking immigrant musicians to answer a short survey to increase representation in the music industry. Thank you. Your opinion matters to us.

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* 1. How long have you been living in NL?

Less than 1 year

Between 1 year and 5 years

5+ years

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* 2. What part of the province do you live in?

St. John's metro area

Eastern NL

Central NL

Western NL

Labrador West

Central Labrador

The Straits/ Northern Peninsula

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* 3. What is your country of origin?

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* 4. Is music your main source of income?

Yes, on a full-time basis

Yes, on a part-time basis

Seasonally

No, it is occasional

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your status in Canada?

Canadian Citizen

Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate

Temporary Worker

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* 6. What aspect of the music industry are you predominantly involved in?

Songwriting/Performing

Songwriting

Performing

DJing

Producing

Recording

Promoting

Technical

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you know about Music NL, the province’s music industry association?

Yes

Not sure

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* 8. Are you aware that you can become a MusicNL member to avail of benefits such as programs, services, and connections to be successful in the provincial music scene?

Yes

Aware of some of the programs and services

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* 9. Which of the following benefits would make the MusicNL membership more attractive to you?

Health insurance

Instrument insurance

Membership to ECMA

Funding opportunities

Professional Development/Workshops

Market Access (Touring)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How do you feel Music NL can attract more immigrants to its membership?

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* 11. As an immigrant to Canada, do you feel newcomers are underrepresented in the provincial music scene?

Yes

Not sure

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* 12. What barriers are there for immigrants to succeed in the provincial music scene? (You can choose more than one)

Lack of networking opportunities

Discrimination or feeling unwelcome

Lack of full-time, sustainable opportunities

Lack of information on the music industry

Lack of access to local venues and resources

Language barriers

Cultural barriers

High level of competition for work

Visa/Work permit issues

Other

Please elaborate

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* 13. How do you feel immigrants can become more involved and successful in the provincial music scene?

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* 14. Do you identify as a person of color or racialized individual?

Yes

Music NL Diversity Audit - for immigrant musicians

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* 1. How long have you been living in NL?

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* 2. What part of the province do you live in?

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* 3. What is your country of origin?

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* 4. Is music your main source of income?

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* 5. What is your status in Canada?

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* 6. What aspect of the music industry are you predominantly involved in?

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* 7. Do you know about Music NL, the province’s music industry association?

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* 8. Are you aware that you can become a MusicNL member to avail of benefits such as programs, services, and connections to be successful in the provincial music scene?

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* 9. Which of the following benefits would make the MusicNL membership more attractive to you?

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* 10. How do you feel Music NL can attract more immigrants to its membership?

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* 11. As an immigrant to Canada, do you feel newcomers are underrepresented in the provincial music scene?

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* 12. What barriers are there for immigrants to succeed in the provincial music scene? (You can choose more than one)

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* 13. How do you feel immigrants can become more involved and successful in the provincial music scene?

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* 14. Do you identify as a person of color or racialized individual?

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* 15. Do you have anything else to share about your experience as an immigrant musician in Newfoundland and Labrador?

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* 16. If you are interested in hearing more about Music NL and its membership, please leave your email.