RDP Survey 2 (STAGE 6 - WEEK 2)

Respondents will not be identified when reporting on the survey results.

Hello there - welcome to Survey 2 from the First Music Contact, Regional Development Programme team. We’d like to thank you so much for being part of this project.

Brought to you by First Music Contact in collaboration with Laois Arts Office, Longford Arts Office, Offaly Arts Office, Westmeath Arts Office, the aim of this project is to develop a way of offering equal access to professional development services to musicians all around Ireland and to help Arts Officers to develop programs and supports for musicians locally.

Thank you for participating in the first week of these panels & workshops, we hope you gained valuable insights and contacts.

Before the next set of panels commence, we’d like to get some further input from you on what you need locally to get your music career off the ground or to take the next step. You’ll find a number of questions below and we’d appreciate if you could take a few minutes to complete.

Please note that all the details provided by you will be treated as confidential and are solely for the purposes of this project. All information will be anonymised and aggregated. No individual submissions will be shared with any third-party.

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NAME: (Required.)

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NAME OF BAND/ACT (if different): (Required.)

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EMAIL (Required.)

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Do we have your permission to share this email with your relevant arts office? (Required.)

Yes

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Would you like to sign up to the First Music Contact Newsletter for updates on showcases, opportunities and professional development?

Yes

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WHAT STAGE DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE AT AS A MUSICIAN? (tick one only) (Required.)

Beginner (I'm just starting out)

Intermediate (I know a bit, but I know I need to know more, need to build my team)

Experienced (I’ve played a lot of gigs and have released some music , have elements of a team in place)

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PLEASE LIST ANY ORGANISATIONS OR BODIES YOU'VE APPLIED TO FOR FUNDING SINCE JANUARY 2026 (Required.)

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PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU FOUND THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THESE FUNDING BODIES
(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'disagree' to 10 for 'argree') (Required.)

Plain English was used

Questions were easy to answer

Information about the application process was available

Applications didn't take long to complete

Feedback from the funding body was useful

Communication with the funding body was easy

Other comments on funding

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In order of priority, which of the following funding supports would most benefit you at this stage of your career:

(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for ‘least beneficial’ to 6 for ‘most beneficial)

Local Arts Office (Artist Bursary)

Arts Council (Agility)

Arts Council (touring domestic)

Arts Council (Music Bursary)

Culture Ireland (international / touring abroad)

Basic Income for Artists (Universal Income for Artists)

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN ACT AT YOUR LEVEL? (Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'poor' to 10 for 'excellent') (Required.)

Venues

Recording studios

Rehearsal studios

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WHAT ARE THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT AREAS OF YOUR MUSIC THAT YOU REQUIRE FUNDING FOR AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (eg. live, studio, artist development...etc.) (Required.)

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WHAT ARE THE 3 AREAS YOU MOST REQUIRE ADVICE AND INFORMATION ON AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (Required.)

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HOW DO YOU CURRENTLY ENGAGE WITH YOUR LOCAL ARTS OFFICE? (Required.)

For information on Music Business

Contacts

Funding applications

Advice

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

IF SO, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTS WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO YOUR CAREER? (Required.)

Information on touring (locally or nationally)

1-on-1 mentoring sessions

Professional development panels

RDP Survey 2 (STAGE 6 - WEEK 2)

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* NAME: (Required.)

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* NAME OF BAND/ACT (if different): (Required.)

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* EMAIL (Required.)

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* Do we have your permission to share this email with your relevant arts office? (Required.)

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* Would you like to sign up to the First Music Contact Newsletter for updates on showcases, opportunities and professional development?

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* WHAT STAGE DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE AT AS A MUSICIAN? (tick one only) (Required.)

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* PLEASE LIST ANY ORGANISATIONS OR BODIES YOU'VE APPLIED TO FOR FUNDING SINCE JANUARY 2026 (Required.)

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* PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU FOUND THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THESE FUNDING BODIES(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'disagree' to 10 for 'argree') (Required.)

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* In order of priority, which of the following funding supports would most benefit you at this stage of your career:(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for ‘least beneficial’ to 6 for ‘most beneficial)

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* HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN ACT AT YOUR LEVEL? (Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'poor' to 10 for 'excellent') (Required.)

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* WHAT ARE THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT AREAS OF YOUR MUSIC THAT YOU REQUIRE FUNDING FOR AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (eg. live, studio, artist development...etc.) (Required.)

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* WHAT ARE THE 3 AREAS YOU MOST REQUIRE ADVICE AND INFORMATION ON AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (Required.)

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* HOW DO YOU CURRENTLY ENGAGE WITH YOUR LOCAL ARTS OFFICE? (Required.)

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* WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?IF SO, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTS WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO YOUR CAREER? (Required.)

NAME: (Required.)

NAME OF BAND/ACT (if different): (Required.)

EMAIL (Required.)

Do we have your permission to share this email with your relevant arts office? (Required.)

Would you like to sign up to the First Music Contact Newsletter for updates on showcases, opportunities and professional development?

WHAT STAGE DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE AT AS A MUSICIAN? (tick one only) (Required.)

PLEASE LIST ANY ORGANISATIONS OR BODIES YOU'VE APPLIED TO FOR FUNDING SINCE JANUARY 2026 (Required.)

PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU FOUND THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THESE FUNDING BODIES
(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'disagree' to 10 for 'argree') (Required.)

In order of priority, which of the following funding supports would most benefit you at this stage of your career:

(Rate the following on a scale from 1 for ‘least beneficial’ to 6 for ‘most beneficial)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN ACT AT YOUR LEVEL? (Rate the following on a scale from 1 for 'poor' to 10 for 'excellent') (Required.)

WHAT ARE THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT AREAS OF YOUR MUSIC THAT YOU REQUIRE FUNDING FOR AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (eg. live, studio, artist development...etc.) (Required.)

WHAT ARE THE 3 AREAS YOU MOST REQUIRE ADVICE AND INFORMATION ON AT THIS STAGE OF YOUR CAREER? (Required.)

HOW DO YOU CURRENTLY ENGAGE WITH YOUR LOCAL ARTS OFFICE? (Required.)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN MORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

IF SO, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTS WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO YOUR CAREER? (Required.)