AUDIO FOUNDATION SURVEY 2025

AUDIO FOUNDATION SURVEY 2025

AUDIO FOUNDATION SURVEY 2025

We believe in independent and adventurous visions, creative engagement, and critical enquiry in sound, music, and related practices. The Audio Foundation is a dedicated and professional space to support, promote, and preserve these practices in Aotearoa/NZ.
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Live experiences by local artists (concerts, performances, exhibitions, etc) are available to me…*

NeverAnnuallyMonthlyWeekly
My live experimental music experiences take place at…*

Audio FoundationPyramid ClubWhammy, Public BarYoursMeowSpace AcademyLyttelton Coffee CoOld Folks AssPearl DiverOther
I am able to access recorded experimental music from New Zealand via…*

Audio Foundation Platforms (e.g. AFM, Soundbleed Journal, AFR Bandcamp, Youtube)Other Bandcamp labelsRecord Shops (Flying Out, Flying Nun, Real Groovy)File sharing with friendsOther
I see experimental music promoted in the arts media on…*

UndertheradarThe Big IdeaSniffers MagAudio CultureOther
How are you feeling about the future of experimental music in Aotearoa?*

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1 is Very Pessimistic , 5 is Very Optimistic
Are you an artist / performer?*

YesNo

2.
Audio Foundation offers opportunities to present my work...

NeverRarelySometimesRegularly
If [Never / Rarely] - are you aware of how to submit your work for consideration in AF programmes?

NoYes (please describe how)
Opportunities to perform at other venues are available to me

NoYes (please list where)
Opportunities to present work nationally are available to me

NoYes (please list where)
Opportunities to present work internationally are available to me

NoYes (please list where)
Have you presented as part of any of Audio Foundations programmes in the last 5 years?

GigExhibitionTalk or public programmeFestivalNo I haven’t but I want toNo I haven’t and I don't want to
If you have presented, how much do you agree with the following statements
I felt I was able to take risks

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I felt I was able to gain new experiences

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I felt I was able to expand my practice

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I felt supported by the production/installation staff

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree

3.
What were your favourite part(s) of the Audio Foundation programming this year?*
What do you value about AF’s program?
The exhibitions are of high quality*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
The artists experiment and take risks*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
I can encounter unusual things*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
I am able to connect to a local community of creatives interested in experimental music*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
I can borrow instruments (MEL LIbrary)*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
I encounter new ideas*

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1 is Extremely Unimpportant, 5 is Extremely Important
In the last year, have you attended any events at Audio Foundation?*

YesNo
Thinking about your attendance at Audio Foundation..
I feel safe and respected when I attend Audio Foundation

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5

1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
If you disagree, do you want to share more?
Do you encounter any barriers to attending events?*

NoYes (please specify)
I am able to connect to a local community of creatives interested in experimental music*

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5

1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Would you like to be entered into the Vinyl / CD bundle giveaway?*

YesNo
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