Summer Solstice Research

[Mr. G]

I am doing an academic research for a Master about changes in the real meaning of Festivals!

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!

It is a simple questionnaire of 5 questions!

If You want to collaborate, just copy and paste in a reply, leaving just your answers

Thanks...G

Age:………..

Nationality:……………………………………….

Times You have attended this festival:………………………..

1. Which of the following definitions can better describe this festival - choose no more than 1 :

a. Celebration

b. A form of entertainment

c. Others:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Which of the following feelings can better describe this festival - choose no more than 1:

a. Freedom

b. Sense of belonging to a special community, connectivity, camaraderie

c. Amusement

d. Others:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Which of the following factors is the main characteristic of this festival- choose no more than 1:

a. Number of Participants

b. The Organisation

c. Performances

d. The Extraordinary Atmosphere

e. Others:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. What do You like and what do You dislike the most about this festival:

- Like:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

- Dislike:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. If this is not your first time at Glastonbury, do you feel that any aspects of the festival have changed, or evolved over time? If so, do you consider these changes have been for better or worse?

Edited June 13, 2009 by Mr. G

[elfweirdigan]

Age:…nearly 40……..

Nationality:………………mostly English……………………….

Times You have attended this festival:…every year it's been on since 1990……………………

1. Which of the following definitions can better describe this festival - choose no more the 3 :

a. Celebration

f. Life experience

h. Platform for massive expression of creativity and alternative ways of living

2. Which of the following features and feelings can better describe this festival - choose no more the 3:

b. Constancy (as in yearly appointment)

d. Freedom

e. Sense of belonging to a special community, connectivity, camaraderie

3. Which of the following factors is the main characteristic of this festival- choose no more the 3:

b. Number of Participants

c. Physical Ambience (structures, stages, facilities, etc)

d. Sensorial Factors (Sounds, Smells, Colours, Lights, etc)

4. What do You like and what do You dislike the most about this festival:

- Like: Green Fields - the eco side of it and the diy creativity

- Dislike: 'Babylon' - the main markets and main stage - and the litter there

5. If this is not your first time at Glastonbury, do you feel that any aspects of the festival have changed, or evolved over time? If so, do you consider these changes have been for better or worse?

Freedom is less, security is more; a shame in some ways but necessary I think for the festival to be safe and sustainable. Blissfully amazed that it has survived the ups and downs over the years and has retained the loyalty of many old festival hands, creative geniuses and eco-heads.

[Mr. G]

Really appreciate Your contribution, Mate!!!

Take Care and enjoy the Festival...G

Age:…nearly 40……..

Nationality:………………mostly English……………………….

Times You have attended this festival:…every year it's been on since 1990……………………

1. Which of the following definitions can better describe this festival - choose no more the 3 :

a. Celebration

f. Life experience

h. Platform for massive expression of creativity and alternative ways of living

2. Which of the following features and feelings can better describe this festival - choose no more the 3:

b. Constancy (as in yearly appointment)

d. Freedom

e. Sense of belonging to a special community, connectivity, camaraderie

3. Which of the following factors is the main characteristic of this festival- choose no more the 3:

b. Number of Participants

c. Physical Ambience (structures, stages, facilities, etc)

d. Sensorial Factors (Sounds, Smells, Colours, Lights, etc)

4. What do You like and what do You dislike the most about this festival:

- Like: Green Fields - the eco side of it and the diy creativity

- Dislike: 'Babylon' - the main markets and main stage - and the litter there

5. If this is not your first time at Glastonbury, do you feel that any aspects of the festival have changed, or evolved over time? If so, do you consider these changes have been for better or worse?

Freedom is less, security is more; a shame in some ways but necessary I think for the festival to be safe and sustainable. Blissfully amazed that it has survived the ups and downs over the years and has retained the loyalty of many old festival hands, creative geniuses and eco-heads.