Backup — original pdf

Backup

Preliminary Update to Austin Music Commission from completed 2022 Greater Austin Music Census This data set is an enormous resource: • 2260 Respondents • 85 Questions (mix of multiple choice, open comments, and other formats) • 71% Completion Rate (vs industry average of 42%) • Austin music stakeholders gave 489 hours of their time to complete this • 140,000 words in comment sections (about the length of 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez) • Anonymity / privacy of responses is assured (no IP addresses collected) • Appropriate for open access research o Local learning (new info including impacts of pandemic) o Benchmarking (vs. 2015 Austin Music Census, other cities) o Diverse participation enables comparisons by sub-groups o Evidence and comments on a range of Needs and Gaps o Strong participation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section Sections of the Census (85 questions addressing these topics): Intro / Certifications / Eligibility / Geography • • Primary Role in Music (for branching) • Employment Status / Business Structure • Biography / Education / Current Affiliations • Needs / Recommendations / Training • Creative Sector (Branch) Specifics • Venue Owner / Manager / Presenter (Branch) Specifics • • Foundational / Health & Wellness Status • Demographics • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (14 pairs of adjectives) • Comments / Lived Experience of Respondents Industry Service Provider (Branch) Specifics Noteworthy early data that may inform Needs and Gaps: • 27% live outside the City of Austin • Only 64% feel sure they will stay in Austin over next 3 years • A third say they need but don’t have a separate workspace • Only 35% of creatives are playing more than 3 shows per month currently • 20% of venue operators / presenters rank property tax as their #1 challenge • 84% have health insurance currently. 8% lost insurance coverage recently • 35% are concerned about their mental health or substance use • 38% are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage • 70% say they have returned to pre-pandemic level of music activity • 26% received Covid-related relief connected with their music work Next Steps • Screening comments by respondents that could jeopardize anonymity • Continued analysis of raw data and preparation of key findings • Presentation to Community Partners • Public Release of infographics by late October or early November