National events strategy review: consultation analysis

Independent analysis of responses to the public consultation supporting the review of the national events strategy (Scotland The Perfect Stage).


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.

Contact

Email: majorevents@gov.scot

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