Pride WA Pridefest Feedback Survey

Pride WA Pridefest Feedback Survey

Help us improve future Pridefest events by sharing your experiences and ideas. Your feedback supports a more inclusive, accessible, and safe celebration for us all. We strongly encourage ALL people to fill out this survey - LGBTQIA+ community members and allies.
Have you attended Pridefest in the past?*

YesNo
Which events at Pridefest did you attend? (Select all that apply)

FairdayParadeOpeningClub DayOther
How have you engaged in Pridefest? (Select all that apply)

Attending free eventsAttending ticketed eventsParticipated as a perfomer/artistParticipated as a volunteerWatched our social media contentAs a vendor at a pride event (ie food trucks, market stalls)As a business operating near Pridefest (ie in Northbridge or near Supreme Court Gardens)Other
If you have attended Pridefest previously, what best describes you:

I have been attended Pride events in Perth for over 30 yearsI have been attended Pride events in Perth for over 20 yearsI have been attended Pride events in Perth for over 10 yearsI have been attended Pride events in Perth for over 5 yearsI have attended Pride events in Perth for 1 - 4 yearsI attended Pride events in Perth in 2025 for the first time.
What motivates you to attend Pridefest? Select up to 3 most important motivations.

Celebration of our LGBTQIA+ communityCommunity connectionPolitical visibility/advocacyBeing a visible allySupporting LGBTQIA+ rightsEntertainmentFamily friendly experienceCultural expressionMeeting friendsNetworkingSupporting friends or performersOther
How are you connected to Pride WA? Select all that apply.

Event attendeePride WA VolunteerPerformer/ArtistStallholder at Fairday or Club Day / participated in a stallParade participantEmployee/Affiliate of a Pride WA SponsorRepresentative of an LGBTQIA+ organisationOther
For those who haven’t ever attended Pridefest, what are some reasons or considerations that have played a role? Select all that apply.

I wasn't aware of PridefestI didn't see enough information about the eventThat times/dates did not work for meI'm FIFO and I was on site at the timeThe location wasn't convenient for meCosts were a concern for meI didn't feel representedI didn't feel the event was relevant to meWeather concernsI don't like crowdsI prefer different kinds of eventsTransport was a challengeI had accessibility concernsI'm new to PerthI support Pride but I prefer to celebrate in other waysI want to attend Pridefest but just haven't gotten around to it yetI want to attend Pridefest but I'm nervous about attendingOther
What is your age group?*
How do you identify? (Select all that apply)*

LesbianGayBisexualTransgenderSistergirlBrotherboyQueerIntersexAsexualPansexualGender diverseGenderqueerNon-binaryAllyPrefer not to sayPrefer to self describe
If you answered 'prefer to self describe', please let us know how you identify:
What is your gender identity? (Select all that apply)*

WomanManNon-binaryGender diverseGenderqueerGenderfluidAgenderGender non-conformingPrefer not to sayPrefer to self-describe
If you answered 'prefer to self describe', please let us know how you identify:
Do you identify as any of the following? Select all that apply.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations)From a migrant or refugee backgroundCulturally and linguistically diversePerson with a disabilityNeurodivergent (eg ADHD, autism, dyslexia etc)Person living with a chronic illness or medical conditionMental health lived experiencePrefer not to say
Where do you live?*

Perth metropolitan areaPeel RegionSouth West RegionWheatbelt RegionPilbara RegionGoldfields-Esperance RegionKimberley RegionGascoyne RegionMid West RegionGreat Southern RegionInterstate - another Australian State or Territory (ie not Western Australia)International - a country other than Australia
Accessibility and Potential Barriers to Participation
How accessible did you find the events you attended? (Consider physical access, information, communication, etc.)
Did you experience any barriers to participation at Pridefest? Select all that apply.

Physical accessibility barriers (e.g., mobility, sensory)Information, language or communication barriersFinancial barriers (cost of tickets, travel, etc.)Lack of representation or inclusionSafety concernsTransport or location challengesSensory environment (noise, lightening, crowd)Cultural safetyNo barriers experiencedOther
If you selected any barriers, please describe your experience. We'd also be grateful if you could provide suggestions for improvement.
How safe and welcome do you feel at Pridefest events?
What impacts your sense of safety at Pridefest? Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable — including what currently works well and what could be improved.
How affordable did you find Pridefest events overall?

Very affordableSomewhat affordableNeutralSomewhat unaffordableVery unaffordable
Did ticket prices or other costs prevent you from attending any events?

YesNo
What do you think could be done to make Pridefest more financially accessible?
What balance would you like to see between ticketed and free events?

Mostly free eventsA mix of free and ticketed eventsNo preference
If you support ticketed events, which of the following matters more to you for Pridefest?

Keeping tickets as affordable as possibleHaving larger or more well-known artists, even if ticket costs are higherNot sure
When would you prefer Pridefest event information to be released in order to plan for your attendance?

4+ months before3 months before2 months before1 month beforeI don't have a preference
Inclusion and Diversity
To what extent does Pridefest feel inclusive to you?
Which communities do you feel are well represented at Pridefest?
Which communities do you feel are underrepresented at Pridefest?
Do you have any suggestions for what Pridefest could do better to make you feel more included?
Pridefest Events
What is your favourite Pridefest event? We'd love you to tell us why too.
What type of events or experiences would you like to see more of?
Is there anything you feel Pridefest should stop doing and/or rethink?
What does Pridefest mean to you?
In your view, what are the most important purposes of Pridefest? You can select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3.*

Celebration of LGBTQIA+ community and inclusionAdvocacy for LGBTQIA+ rightsVisibilityProtestCommunity connectionJoy and funEducation - both to the wider community and within the LGBTQIA+ communityHealingRemembranceOther
What would you most like to see at future Pridefest events? Select up to 3.

More diverse and inclusive programmingGreater accessibility (venues, info, etc.)Lower or no-cost eventsMore diverse representationMore sport eventsIncreased safety measuresFamily-friendly activitiesMore protest/activism focusHigher profile artists (with likely associated ticket costs)Other
Please share any other feedback or suggestions for future Pridefest events.
Thank you for helping shape the future of Pridefest in Western Australia. Your voice matters 💜

If you have any further feedback, we strongly encourage you to email it through to us at pride@pridewa.com.au.
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Pride WA Pridefest Feedback Survey

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