Glastonbury 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

Dissertation: From Summer Solstice Festivals to Glastonbury Festival: has the festivals’ essential meaning really changed?

Participants’ Questionnaire

• Age: under 18 - 19 to 30 - 31 to 50 - 0ver 50

• Place of Residence:

• Number of times You have attended this festival:

1. Which of the following definitions best describes this festival - choose no more than 1 :

a. Celebration

b. Tradition/ custom

c. Yearly reunion

d. Form of entertainment

e. Other:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Which of the following best describes the sensation you feel when attending this festival - choose no more than 1:

a. Freedom

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

c. Evasion/ escapism

d. Amusement/ entertainment

e. Other:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Which of the following factors has the most impact on your experience of the festival - choose no more than 1:

a. Number of participants

b. The organisation

c. Performances

d. Atmosphere/ vibes

e. Other:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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 16, 2009 by Mr. G

[Laura_Babs]

Age: 24 (25 on Wed!)

Nationality: British

Times You have attended this festival: 3, 2009 will be my 4th

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: A holiday

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

a. Freedom

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

d. The Extraordinary Atmosphere

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

- Like: Feeling 'free' of the outside world for a few days

- Dislike: Leaving it

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?

In 2005 I noticed that there were more quirky things there and more individuals. ALso there were more drugs being sold openly on site. I haven't spotted any since so they have obviously done a good job craking down.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

a little non-plussed by it all really. I hope the ice won't melt in my pimms

[karlpowell]

i am the same as above ...except i hope my ice does not melt in my cider

[Spungy]

Age:……21…..

Nationality:…………Irish…………………………….

Times You have attended this festival:………4………………..

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:………………………………Break from reality……………………………………………………………………………………….

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:………………………………………Freedom……………………………………………………………………………….

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:………………E…The Extraordinary Athmosphere…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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

- Like:…………………The Sprit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

- Dislike:………Way overpriced and never get a sun holiday ……………………………..

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?

Way better,Just miss the mushrooms

[Mr. G]

Thanks a Lot Guys!

I rellay appreciate Your help!!!

Take Care and anjoy the Festival...G

[newagehippie]

Age:22

Nationality:……English

Times You have attended this festival:……4

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

a. Celebration

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

a. Freedom

b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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

d. The Extraordinary Atmosphere

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

- Like: The diversity of music, the smiles on everyones faces, loosing yourself and finding yourself at the same time, celebrating life with 170,000 like minded souls.

- Dislike: MUD

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?

The fence has made it safer but at the same time its lost the people who came in for free but paid in the manner of adding extra little bits to the event.