Epic Quest Events | Research Survey

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What age bracket do you belong to?* This field is required.
<18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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What is your gender identity?* This field is required.
Female
Male
Non-binary
Other
Prefer not to say
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What region do you currently live in?* This field is required.
North East England
North West England
Yorkshire and the Humber
East Midlands
West Midlands
East of England
London
South East England
South West England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
I am not a UK resident
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What are your favourite fantasy and sci-fi genres?* This field is required.Select up to 5
High fantasy
Comic fantasy
Contemporary fantasy
Dark fantasy
Cosy fantasy
Romantasy
Historical fantasy
Urban fantasy
Speculative fiction
Dystopia/post-apocolypse
Horror
Steampunk
Cyberpunk
Cosmic horror/weird fiction
Hard Sci-Fi
Space Opera
Other
5
Where do you usually buy your books from?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Waterstones
Other traditional bookstores
Amazon
Independent authors and retailers
Events
Second-hand stores
Other
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On a scale of 1-10, how interested would you be in attending a fantasy and science-fiction themed book convention and evening ball?* This field is required.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very unlikely
Very likely
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Which of the following types of events have you attended before?* This field is required.
Comic Cons (e.g. MCM)
Ren-faire type events (e.g. Fantasy Forest)
Book festivals (e.g. Hay Festival)
Fantasy balls (e.g. Mystic Fate)
None of the above
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What's your favourite event that you've attended in the UK? What did you love about it?
0/100
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What would you say are the two biggest obstacles when it comes to attending your favourite events?* This field is required.
Distance
Lack of transport and accommodation
Cost of tickets
Onsite prices (e.g. catering, activities, traders, etc.)
No one to go with
Anxious of large crowds
Worried about what to wear and/or what's expected of me
Lack of accessibility, either at the venue, on the website, or in general
Other
10
How far would you be willing to travel for a one-day book convention and evening ball?
Up to an hour
1-2 hours
2-4 hours
4+ hours
11
How much would you expect to spend on entry to a book convention?
<£10
£10 - £20
£20 - £30
£30 - £40
£40+
12
How much would you expect to spend on entry to a fantasy ball?
<£20
£20 - £30
£30 - £40
£40 - £50
£50+
13
How much would you typically spend at trader stalls at an event like this?
<£20
£20 - £50
£50 - £100
£100 - £200
£200+
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How interested would you be in a premium package option?* This field is required.Including benefits such as priority booking, exclusive early event access, limited edition merch, professional photo shoot
1
2
3
4
5
Very uninterested
Very interested
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What daytime activities would you be most interested in?Select up to 3
Bookish trader stalls
Creative writing workshops
Author Q&As
Book signings
Open mic
Cosplay contest
Mini book club
Bookish quiz
Treasure hunt
Other
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What evening activities would you be most interested in?Select up to 3
Dancing
Ceilidh
Live music
Bar
Buffet
Cabaret-style performances (e.g. aerial artists, jugglers, etc.)
Photo booth
Boardgames
Other
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What accessibility features are most important to you?Select all that apply
Step-free access
Accessible toilets
Break-out spaces ("quiet" rooms)
Large-print printed matter
Priority seating
Seating throughout the venue
Allergen-friendly food options
Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly food options
Other
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Are you a writer, or are you interested in trading with Epic Quest Events?* This field is required.
Yes, I am a writer and would be interested in selling my books at your events
Yes, I am a writer and am interested in participating in panels and workshops at your events
Yes, I am a writer but would not be interested in trading at your events
No, I am not a writer but would be interested in trading at your events
I am not interested in trading
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What other features/activities/considerations would make you more likely to attend an event such as this?100 words max.
0/100
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Your Email* This field is required.We will only email you if you are successful in the prize draw
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Confirm Email
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Would you like to sign up to our mailing list and be the first to hear about all things Epic Quest?* This field is required.
YES PLEASE!NOT RIGHT NOW
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Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

By submitting this survey, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

The prize is being run by Rachel Wollaston and Luciana Candler, UK (herein referred to as the Promoters).

2. Prize Draw Entry

Prize draw is open to UK residents only. Entrants must be 18 or over at the date of entry.

By entering the prize draw, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and that you are eligible to receive any prizes that may be awarded to you.

Entry is online only via the Epic Quest Events Research Survey. There is a limit of one entry per person and no purchase is required to enter.

Prize draw closes at 23:59 UK time 28th February 2026.

The Promoters will not be responsible for entries that are incomplete, lost, delayed, or not received due to technical issues.

3. The Prize

The winning prize is one electronic £100 bookshop voucher, redeemable at a major UK bookstore (e.g. Waterstones) that will be sent via email. Use of the voucher is subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer.

The use of specific brands as prizes by the Promoters does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of such brands.

Prize is non-transferable and cannot be sold or exchanged. There is no cash alternative.

The Promoters reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond their control require doing so.

The Promoters reserve the right to amend or withdraw the prize draw if circumstances beyond their control make this necessary.

The Promoters’ decision on any aspect of the prize draw is final and binding.

4. Winner Announcement

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and will be contacted via the email address provided within 7 days of the closing date.

The Promoters will make 2 attempts to contact the winner via email. If the winner does not respond within 14 days of the second contact attempt, they forfeit the right to the prize and the Promoters reserve the right to select and notify a new winner.

5. Privacy Statement

Survey responses will be used for market research only. Email address will be used solely to contact the prize draw winner unless the participant has explicitly opted to receive future communications.

Personal data will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to administer the prize draw and analyse survey results.

Participants maintain the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the Promoters at epicquestevents@gmail.com.
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