National events strategy review: consultation analysis

Appendix 1- Consultation Questions

Question 1: To what extent do you support, or oppose the proposed Ambition?

• Strongly oppose
• Oppose
• Neutral
• Support
• Strongly support
• Don't know

Question 2: How important do you think each of these strategic priorities are for events over the next ten years? Give a score of one to five for each, where one is not important at all and five is very important, or "don't know":

• Boosting the economy
• Enhancing well-being and community engagement
• Contributing to the drive towards net zero and environmental sustainability
• Making the event sector a better place to work
• Showcasing and promoting Scotland's assets

Question 3: What other strategic priorities, (if any), do you think should be included in a refreshed strategy?

Question 4: People attend events for a range of different reasons. Can you identify what is important for you in creating an excellent event experience?

Question 5: To what extent do you agree, or disagree that events in Scotland are:

• Accessible (strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, strongly agree, or don't know)
• Affordable (strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, strongly agree, or don't know)
• Inclusive (strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, strongly agree, or don't know)
• Welcoming (strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, strongly agree, or don't know)

Question 6: We are also interested in knowing about why people might not be able to attend events. Can you identify any reasons for not attending the events you would like to?

Question 7: To what extent do you agree, or not, that event organisers involve communities in planning the events they hold?

• Strongly oppose
• Oppose
• Neutral
• Support
• Strongly support
• Don't know

Question 8: To what extent do you agree, or not, that event organisers communicate about how the events taking place will affect local people?

• Strongly oppose
• Oppose
• Neutral
• Support
• Strongly support
• Don't know

Question 9: How could the benefits of events be increased for local communities?

Question 10: How important is the diversity of events in Scotland in terms of each of the following? Give a score of one to five for each, where one is not important at all and five is very important, or "don't know":

• Range of size
• Spread of location
• Variety of type

Question 11: What barriers, if any, are there to holding a diversity of events in Scotland?

Question 12: Do you think the event sector is an attractive place to work?

• Yes
• No
• Don't know

Question 13: Please tell us why you selected yes, no or don't know here.

Question 14: If you work in the event sector, what are your experiences of Fair Work practices in the sector?

Question 15: If you work in the event sector, is there anything you would like to see change in relation to Fair Work practices?

Question 16: Do you think there are sufficient opportunities to do each of the following? Give an answer of yes, no, or don't know for each:

• Learn about what it is like to work in the sector
• Gain the skills and experiences you need to work in the sector
• Further a career in the sector
• Learn from the lessons and good practice of others in the sector

Question 17: How do you think access to these opportunities could be improved?

Question 18: What do you think would enable events to become more environmentally sustainable?

Question 19: What sources of income do you think events should be developing to be financially sustainable?

Question 20: What would support the event sector to measure the importance of events?

Question 21: We would welcome evidence on the measurable impacts of events, particularly those held in Scotland. This could include, but is not limited to impacts on:

• Local business
• Job opportunities
• Opportunities for participants to develop skills
• Environment
• Health and wellbeing of individuals or groups
• Community connections and cohesion
• Promoting diversity
• Profile and promotion of your area

Question 22: In what way do you think events can promote Scotland internationally?

Question 23: What specific aims would you prioritise for mega events?

Question 24: To what extent do you agree or disagree that event organisers make connections between events and their ability to deliver broader positive impacts for society?

• Strongly agree
• Agree
• Neither agree nor disagree
• Disagree
• Strongly disagree
• Don't know

Question 25: We would welcome evidence on how event organisers are working together with local and/or national bodies to deliver outcomes. This could include, but is not limited to:

• Delivering events that have a positive impact on wellbeing
• Meeting the needs of local people
• Being more environmentally sustainable
• Supporting local business
• Attracting people to work in events
• Developing the event workforce

Question 26: If there is anything else that you think we should be considering as part of impact assessments, please give details here.

Question 27: If there are any other changes to the current National Events Strategy you wish to see, please give details here.