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2025 Audience Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. Your response will help us understand our audiences better, improve future events, and share valuable insights with our supporters and funders.
All answers are completely anonymous and confidential. We will only use the information in summary form, never in a way that could identify you.
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Is this your first time attending Open Book Festival?
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Yes
No
How did you find out about Open Book?
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Social media post
Through the Book Lounge
Radio Interview
Word of Mouth
Other:
Where are you generally based?
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Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Outside of SA
What age group are you part of?
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16 - 24
25 - 35
36 - 50
50 - 70
71 and upwards
Which of the following best describes you?
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Working Professional
Independent Professional in the Creative Industries
Publishing Professional
Representative of an NGO/ Activist organisation
Librarian
Educator
Undergraduate Student
Post Graduate Student
Researcher
Other:
How many events did you attend?
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Between 1 and 5
Between 5 and 10
Over 10
Did you receive complimentary tickets?
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Yes
No
How do you get to and from the Festival?
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Public transport
Uber or other e-hailing service
Private vehicle
Other
While in the area did you support any other local business?
Yes
No
Clear selection
Please indicate which event subjects drew you to attend Open Book. Select as many as apply.
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State of the Nation
African Politics
Global Politics
Feminist Interest
Queer Interest
Mental Health Interest
Poetry and Spoken Word Events
Free Sessions
Marketplace Vendors
Networking opportunities
Community Building Sessions
Masterclasses or Participatory Experiences
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How does attending Open Book impact your creative process
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Choose
Not at all – Attending doesn’t influence my creative process
Slightly – I gained only minor insights
Moderately – Some aspects inspire or inform my work
Significantly – It has a clear positive impact on my creative process
Transformatively – Attending deeply shapes and inspires my work
How would you rate Open Book as a networking opportunity?
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Choose
Limited – I had little or no opportunity to connect with others
Fair – Some opportunities, but I didn’t make many new contacts
Good – I was able to connect with some new people
Excellent – I made many valuable new contacts
How likely are you to recommend Open Book to others?
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Completely Unlikely
1
2
3
4
5
Very Likely
How would you rate the quality of the content of the events you attended?
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Choose
Disappointing – The content did not meet my expectations
Fair – Some sessions were useful, others less so
Good – The content was engaging and worthwhile
Excellent – High-quality, relevant, and inspiring content
Please rate our ticket prices
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Choose
Unaffordable - I would not be able to attend without subsisdy
Quite Expensive – Attending is difficult but possible
Fair – The price feels reasonable for what is offered
Good Value – The price is affordable and worthwhile
Please indicate if any of the following are barriers to your attendance to Open Book. Select as many as apply.
Ticket prices were too high
Travel or transportation challenges
Event timing or schedule conflicts
Lack of information about the event
Accessibility challenges
None
Please indicate what element of Open Book you enjoyed the most.
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Author Interviews
Panel Discussions
Performances
Author Signings
The atmosphere and people
All of the Above
Did you buy any books at the Festival?
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Yes
No
Did the Festival inspire you to read something unexpected?
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Yes
No
How satisfied were you with the venue and facilities?
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Choose
Very Unsatisfactory – Many aspects could be improved
Unsatisfactory – Some issues affected my experience
Adequate – The venue and facilities met basic needs
Satisfactory – I was happy with most aspects
Excellent – The venue and facilities were excellent
How would you rate the helpfulness and knowledge of the Open Book Event Staff
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Choose
Very Unsatisfactory – Staff were not helpful or knowledgeable
Unsatisfactory – Some staff were helpful, but support was limited
Adequate – Staff met basic expectations
Satisfactory – Staff were helpful and knowledgeable
Excellent – Staff went above and beyond to support and assist
How likely are you to attend future editions of Open Book?
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Never Again.
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely Likely.
Which of the following best describes your experience at Open Book 2025
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Choose
Disappointing – I didn’t get much out of the experience
Somewhat enjoyable – A few highlights, but room for improvement
Engaging – I enjoyed and found value in the events I attended
Very enjoyable – Many interactions and events were inspiring and memorable
Exceptional – The experience exceeded my expectations and deeply inspired me
What one thing do you wish we would change or add?
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