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2010 Folk Alliance International Conference Evaluation
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1.
How many years have you attended the Folk Alliance annual conference?
This was my first year
2
3-5
6-8
9 or more
2.
Your role at this conference is best described as:
Agent
Manager
Arts Administrator
Broadcast Media
Camp/School
Educator/Folklorist
Folk Society/Org.
Merchandiser
Manufacturer
Performing Artist/Songwriter
Festival
Print Media
Web Media
House Concert
Presenter(Music Venue)
Recording Industry
Other (please specify)
3.
How did you find out about this conference?
Folk Alliance Newsletter
Folk Alliance regional conference
Folk Alliance Website
Other Website
Read announcement/saw ad in a magazine
Heard about it at another conference
Myspace
Facebook
Friend/Word of Mouth
Other (please specify)
4.
Why did you choose to attend the conference?
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To increase my/our visibility
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To make new/renew contacts
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
For professional development
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
For business/career guidance
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To see artists/performers
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To find booking opportunities
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To visit Memphis
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
To be part of the community
Not a Factor
Somewhat a Factor
Important Factor
Very Important Factor
5.
What other conferences/events did you attend in 2009?
OCFF
NERFA
FARM
SWRFA
FARWest
SERFA
APAP
SXSW
CMJ
NXNE
IBMA
AMA
Womex
Midem
CMW
PAE
None
6.
What other conferences/events do you plan to attend in 2010?
OCFF
NERFA
FARM
SWRFA
FARWest
SERFA
APAP
SXSW
CMJ
NXNE
IBMA
AMA
Womex
Midem
CMW
PAE
None
7.
Why are you a member of Folk Alliance?
To get discounts on the conference
To receive the newsletter
Group Exemption Program
To utilize the business directory
Sense of community
Advance Professionally
Support the FA advocacy efforts
Participate in Performance Alley
I am not a member
Other (please specify)
8.
If you are NOT a member, why have you not joined or renewed?
Too expensive
No reason to
Too difficult to join
Other (please specify)
9.
What is your annual income?
$10,000-$25,000
$25,001-$50,000
$50,001-$75,000
$75,001-$100,00
Over $100,000
10.
Please indicate how valuable you found these elements of the conference?
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Exhibit Hall
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Performance Alley/Official Showcases
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Private Showcases
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Workshops/Panels
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Regional Sessions
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Awards Show
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Film Presentations
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Feature Concerts
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Sunday Closing Party
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Hotel/Convention Center (Location)
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Keynote Speakers
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Merchandise
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Volunteers
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
Staff
Not Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Valuable
Very Valuable
Extremely Valuable
11.
Please share your thoughts regarding the following areas.
Exhibit Hall:
Performance Alley/Official Showcases:
Private Showcases:
Workshops/Panels:
Regional Sessions:
Awards:
Films:
Feature Concerts:
Sunday Closing Party:
Hotel:
Keynote:
Merch:
Volunteers:
Staff:
Other (ideas, concerns, questions, thoughts/opinions):
12.
Are you a member of:
ASCAP
BMI
SESAC
SOCAN
Recording Academy
Americana Music Association
Local 1000
IBMA
None
Other (please specify)
13.
What magazines or periodicals do you subscribe to?
Dirty Linen
SingOut!
Billboard
Pollstar
Acoustic Guitar
M Music
FRoots
American Songwriter
Singer & Musician
Other (please specify)