State of the Scene

The NSW Government invites people working in the live music industry to take part in our survey of the live music industry. We are seeking to understand the live music landscape, the barriers and opportunities facing the industry, and how it can be supported to increase its social and cultural impact.

The NSW Government’s vision is for the state to be known for its bold and exciting arts and culture, which engages the community and reflects the state’s rich diversity. The revival of the live music industry will be enhanced by your valuable insights. The results of this research will help shape the NSW Government’s policy and support for the live music industry going forward.

It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and your answers will be anonymous. You will not be asked to identify yourself.

Please note, this survey is designed for people who work in the live music industry, such as artists, sound technicians, event organisers and venue operators. If you do not work in the industry, you can find more information here.

If you are interested in staying up to date with the NSW Government’s work to support live music, you can sign up to receive updates here.

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* 1. What is your residential postcode?

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* 2. What is your age?

10-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80-89

90+

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* 3. What is your gender

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer to self-describe

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* 4. How long have you been involved in the live music industry?

Less that 12 months

More than 12 months but less than 5 years

More than 5 years but less than 10 years

More than 10 years but less than 20 years

More than 20 years

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* 5. On what basis do you work in the live music industry?

Always full-time

Usually full-time

Part-time

Casually

As a sole trader or contractor

Seasonally

I do not work in the industry

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* 6. Do you consider your work in the live music industry to be your primary professional focus?

Yes

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* 7. What best describes your work in the live music industry? Select your primary role.

Artist

Artist management or support

Record label professional

Venue operator or owner

Event organiser and/or promoter

Peak body or advocacy group

Government professional

Regulatory professional

Technical role (such as AV, Lighting, production)

Marketing, ticketing, and publicity

Hospitality

I'm not employed in the live music industry

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What genre of music is your work associated with? (You may select multiple options)

Not genre specific

Hip Hop/Rap

Pop

Electronic

Indie

Punk

Rock

Metal/Hardcore

Soul

R&B

Blues

Dub/Reggae

Folk

Country

Classical

Jazz

Ambient

Fusion

Cultural/Traditional

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Why is live music important to you?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
It brings people together through shared experiences	It brings people together through shared experiences Strongly disagree	It brings people together through shared experiences Disagree	It brings people together through shared experiences Neutral	It brings people together through shared experiences Agree	It brings people together through shared experiences Strongly Agree
It contributes to economic prosperity	It contributes to economic prosperity Strongly disagree	It contributes to economic prosperity Disagree	It contributes to economic prosperity Neutral	It contributes to economic prosperity Agree	It contributes to economic prosperity Strongly Agree
It contributes to vibrant cities and communities	It contributes to vibrant cities and communities Strongly disagree	It contributes to vibrant cities and communities Disagree	It contributes to vibrant cities and communities Neutral	It contributes to vibrant cities and communities Agree	It contributes to vibrant cities and communities Strongly Agree
It provides enjoyable experiences	It provides enjoyable experiences Strongly disagree	It provides enjoyable experiences Disagree	It provides enjoyable experiences Neutral	It provides enjoyable experiences Agree	It provides enjoyable experiences Strongly Agree
It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups	It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups Strongly disagree	It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups Disagree	It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups Neutral	It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups Agree	It can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups Strongly Agree
It allows for a high degree of self-expression	It allows for a high degree of self-expression Strongly disagree	It allows for a high degree of self-expression Disagree	It allows for a high degree of self-expression Neutral	It allows for a high degree of self-expression Agree	It allows for a high degree of self-expression Strongly Agree
People can find a sense of community through music subcultures	People can find a sense of community through music subcultures Strongly disagree	People can find a sense of community through music subcultures Disagree	People can find a sense of community through music subcultures Neutral	People can find a sense of community through music subcultures Agree	People can find a sense of community through music subcultures Strongly Agree
It improves people’s wellbeing	It improves people’s wellbeing Strongly disagree	It improves people’s wellbeing Disagree	It improves people’s wellbeing Neutral	It improves people’s wellbeing Agree	It improves people’s wellbeing Strongly Agree

Other reason (please specify - 100 characters maximum)