Drowned in Sound: Gig Security survey

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For a forthcoming piece, we're trying to gauge how many music fans have had bad experiences with security at gigs and what nature those experiences have taken.

This survey will be completely anonymous. If you would like to follow up on your answers, feel free to email emma@drownedinsound.org.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Clear selection

How many bad experiences with gig security have you had?

None

Just a one-off

2-5 times

More than 6 times

Clear selection

Did these happen before or after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Before

After

I've had bad experiences with gig security on both sides of the pandemic

Clear selection

How would you describe the nature of the experience? Tick all that apply

Verbal harassment (but not based on a protected characteristic)

Discrimination - racial profiling, misogyny, queerphobia, ableism etc.

Negligence

Physical altercation (security using excessive force, being violent etc.)

Sexual harassment

Other

What venues have you had bad experiences with security in? Tick all that apply.

Small venues (<1000 capacity)

Medium/academy-sized venues (1000-5000)

Arenas

Stadiums

Festivals

Which city/cities have these experiences taken place in?

If you wish to describe your experience(s), please do so here.

Any other comments?

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