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Fan Research

This research focuses on real support behavior and what feels meaningful to own or support. There are no right answers.

Fan Questionnaire

In the last year, how have you supported artists? Select all that apply.

Paid Streaming Subscription Bought Merchandise (shirts, posters, etc.) Bought Physical Music (Vinyl, CD, Cassette) Bought Digital Downloads (Bandcamp, iTunes) Attended Live Shows / Tours Direct Support (Patreon, Kofi, Kickstarter) Shared work on social media (Non-monetary)

In the last 12 months, what’s the most you’ve spent supporting one artist?

What made that support feel worth it?

When does supporting an artist feel most meaningful to you?

Do you feel artists are fairly paid today?

Yes, generally No, generally not I don't know

Does how artists are paid affect how you choose to support them?

Yes, strongly Somewhat No, I just want the art

Which feels more meaningful to you overall?

Access to everything (Streaming) Owning a few meaningful things Both, depending on context

How strongly do you feel about that?

What makes ownership meaningful to you?

Have you ever paid more for something because it felt meaningful to own?

Yes No

What’s something you own that still matters to you years later?

Would you want better ways to directly support artists?

Yes Maybe No, existing ways are fine

Would you be open to future research or discussion?

Yes No

Responses are anonymous.