Survey for Listeners (Music Lovers, Music Streamers & General Public)

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Survey for Listeners (Music Lovers, Music Streamers & General Public)

Purpose: To assess interest in a local music streaming service and understand listener needs and values.

How often do you listen to local, original unsigned artists? *

Never

Every day

Once a week

Once a month

I have playlists dedicated solely to local music

If my streaming algorithm accidentally recommends them

When they are played on the radio

I don't go out of my way to listen to local music

How do you typically discover new local music? *

Select all that apply

I go out to local gigs

I listen to community radio stations (RTR etc)

I find them on my streaming service/s

I hear them on commercial radio

I don't discover new local music

I'm not interested in new local music

Other:

Required

Would you use a membership-based local music streaming service to support local, original, unsigned artists? *

Yes

Maybe (would depend on the service)

Would you support a streaming service where 100% of profits go to local artists? *

Yes

Maybe (would depend on the service)

What features would make a local music streaming service appealing to you? *

Select all that apply

Community curated local playlists (Hand-selected music by local artists, venues, and experts)

Exclusive content (Early releases, behind-the-scenes, artist interviews)

Live-streamed performances (Virtual concerts and intimate sessions)

Direct artist support (Tipping, donations, or crowdfunding for musicians)

Local gig & event listings (Find out when and where artists are playing near you)

Buy Local Music (Purchase albums and merch directly from artists)

Ad-free experience (No interruptions, just great music)

Business integration (Music played in cafes, bars, and shops that support local artists)

A Social Media Community (Engage with artists, join discussions, and share recommendations)

Other:

Required

What frustrates you most about mainstream music streaming services? *

Select all that apply

Musicians don’t get paid fairly

Big corporations dominate the industry (Hard for indie artists to get noticed)

Algorithm-driven playlists feel repetitive and impersonal

Too many ads and interruptions (Even on premium versions)

Lack of control over recommendations (You get served what they want you to hear)

Limited local music discovery (Hard to find independent and homegrown artists)

No option to buy or own music (Only access through subscription)

Poor sound quality on free tiers

Too much focus on mainstream pop and factory hits

Other:

Required

What do you love most about discovering new music?

Would you like a feature that allows you to directly interact with and support local artists? *

Yes

Maybe (I'm concerned about privacy)

What role do you think music plays in creating a stronger community?

How would you prefer to support independent musicians through a streaming platform? *

Select all that apply

Ensuring my subscription goes directly to the artists I stream

Tipping or donating directly to artists

Subscribing to an artist’s exclusive content (e.g., Patreon-style memberships)

Following and sharing artists in a dedicated local music social media community

Creating and sharing playlists that promote local musicians

Encouraging businesses to play local music in their venues

Buying digital downloads or vinyl/CDs through the platform

Purchasing merch (shirts, posters, custom artwork, etc.)

Engaging with artists through Q&A sessions, workshops, or community forums

Attending live-streamed concerts or virtual gigs

Other:

Required

How important is it to you that a music service is ethical and fair to musicians? *

Not at all important

Extremely important

If The Pack offered community events (e.g., local music trivia nights, or live gigs), would you participate? *

Yes

Maybe

What would make a local music streaming service truly game-changing for you?

What’s your favourite way to listen to music? *

Select up to three

With headphones, fully immersed

In the car while driving

At home while relaxing or working

At live gigs or music festivals

In social settings like bars, cafes, and restaurants

During workouts or exercise

While traveling or on vacation

On the radio or via podcasts

Through curated playlists and recommendations

Other:

Required

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about the importance of supporting local music?

Would you use a "Buy Local Music" feature to purchase tracks directly from artists? *

Yes

Maybe

If a "Tipping" feature existed to directly support musicians, would you use it? *

Yes

Maybe

How much would you be willing to pay monthly for a premium experience with exclusive local content? *

$10/month – Basic Supporter (Ad-free experience, curated local playlists, and early access to select releases)

$15/month – Community Champion (Includes all basic features + offline listening, exclusive live-streamed performances, and artist interviews)

$20/month – Artist Ally (Includes all previous features + priority access to in-person events, and special artist collaborations)

$30+/month – Super Supporter (Full access to everything + special recognition as a top contributor in the community, plus an invite to exclusive artist Q&As and events)

Pay-What-You-Feel – (Contribute any amount per month based on what feels right for you—because music should be accessible, and every bit of support helps!)

Patreon-Style Donation Model – (Choose different tiers for additional perks like behind-the-scenes content, merch discounts, or artist shoutouts!)

Crypto/Blockchain Payment Option – (Support local artists using cryptocurrencies, ensuring direct and transparent payments to musicians)

I'd prefer to trial a free version with limited features

Other:

Would you be interested in artist meet-and-greets, exclusive live streams, or interactive Q&A sessions? *

Yes

Maybe

Do you think local businesses playing local music enhances your experience as a customer? *

Yes

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