Liverpool City Region Music Economy Survey Participant Information Sheet
Invitation

 

You are being invited to participate in a research study. Before you decide whether to participate, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please read the following information carefully and feel free to ask us if you would like more information or if you do not understand anything. understand. Please also feel free to discuss this with your friends and relatives if you wish. We would like to stress that you do not have to accept this invitation and should only agree to take part if you want to

 

Thank you for reading this.

 

What is the purpose of the study?

 

The core purpose of this research is to understand in greater detail the economic contribution of Liverpool City Region’s music sector. This will enable us to build a stronger evidence base from which we can advocate for policy change, secure investment, and develop stronger business support for music sector organisations within the LCR.

 

Why have I been chosen to take part?

 

You, or the organisation you represent, are a music industry professional or registered commercial enterprise operating in the LCR music sector. You are a known contact of the LCR Music Board, or you have responded to one of our social media callouts. You fall into one of the following categories:

 

Artists & Musicians

Recording & Distribution

Rehearsals & Equipment

Management & Business Services

Live & Events

Publishing & Licensing

Marketing & Media

 We hope to engage upwards of 150 respondents. We’re grateful for your participation.

 

Do I have to take part?

 

No, participation is completely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw you participation at any time, without explanation, and without incurring a disadvantage.

What will happen if I take part?

 

The research involves the answering of questions in an anonymous online questionnaire.

 

The material collected will be used to build an evidence-based picture of the economic value, employment figures and the nature of work of music organisations within the City Region. No information you provide will be traceable back to you; we are building an accurate, macro picture for use in further research and policy advocacy.

 

The Researcher(s) are Dr Mathew Flynn, Dr Richard Anderson and Mr Jacob Simmons.

 

We anticipate this survey will take around 10 minutes to

 

How will my data be used?

 

The University processes personal data as part of its research and teaching activities in accordance with the lawful basis of ‘public task’, and in accordance with the University’s purpose of “advancing education, learning and research for the public benefit.

 

Under UK data protection legislation, the University acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected as part of the University’s research. The Principal Researcher acts as the Data Processor for this study, and any queries relating to the handling of your personal data can be sent to Dr Mathew Flynn. Further information on how your data will be used can be found below.

 

How will my data be collected?

 

The data will be collected through an anonymous online survey.

 

How will my data be stored?

 

All data collected as part of this study will be stored securely on JISC Online Surveys (www.onlinesurveys.ac.uk) and University of Liverpool servers.

 

How long will my data be stored for?

 

In line with ethical and governance requirements, the data will be kept for a maximum of 10 years (until 2035) following the end of the project, after which it will be destroyed. The research data produced may be made openly available to the wider academic community in accordance with the University of Liverpool Research Data Management Policy.

 

What measures are in place to protect the security and confidentiality of my data?

 

The anonymised data will be stored on password protected, secured servers at on JISC Online Surveys and the University of Liverpool and will be only accessible by the research team. Your data will be non-identifiable.

 

Will my data be anonymised?

 

Your data is anonymous at source. We are not asking you for any identifiable information, nor storing identifiable data such as IP addresses. In some cases, quotations from survey data may be used in published research findings to highlight a key point or perspective, however on such occasions these will not identify you, nor allude to any institutions you might be associated with.

 

How will my data be used?

 

The data will be used to provide quantitative and qualitative research insight to the study.

 

The survey will capture opinions that will inform the research which might be published in academic and industry books, journals, online publications, and/or presented at conferences.

 

You will not be identifiable in any publications associated with this study.

 

Who will have access to my data?

 

Only the research team has access to your responses and details. Fully anonymised data may also be archived for future use (see below).

 

Will my data be archived for use in other research projects in the future?

 

Yes. It is anticipated that aggregated and anonymised research data produced may be made openly available to the wider academic community in accordance with the University of Liverpool Research Data Management Policy.

 

How will my data be destroyed?

 

The data will be removed permanently from secure university servers and JISC platforms along with any data analysis after 10 years (2035).

 

Are there any benefits in taking part?

 

Although you may value the opportunity to express your opinions and ideas on the subject, there are no direct benefits to you in taking part. However, your data will be a valuable contribution to this study.

 

Are there any risks in taking part?

 

There are no expected risks in participating in this research. We do not anticipate any specific risks to you taking part in this study.

 

What will happen to the results of the study?

 

The study’s main purpose is to collate information pertaining to the employment, nature of work and financial output of Liverpool City Region’s music sector. This will allow the Liverpool City Region Music Board to advocate for policy change, secure investment and support local music businesses.  Results will also inform the MusicFutures programme, which is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Within the programme, researchers from the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Liverpool John Moore’s University researchers, will lead a UKRI Creative Cluster focused on establishing the Liverpool City Region as the UK’s leading research and development music creative cluster. Aspects of the anonymised data collected may also inform academic research that may also be published in academic and industry books, journals, online publications, and at further conferences.

 

What will happen if I want to stop taking part?

 

You may withdraw your participation in the research, without explanation, by exiting the survey at any stage simply by clicking the CLOSE ‘x’ button in the browser tab and all your responses will be automatically deleted.

 

By clicking the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey you are submitting your responses. These will be anonymous, and the researchers will not be able to individually identify anonymised contributions.

 

What if I am unhappy or if there is a problem?

 

If you are unhappy, or if there is a problem, please feel free to let us know by contacting and we will try to help. If you remain unhappy or have a complaint which you feel you cannot come to us with then you should contact the Research Ethics and Integrity Office at ethics@liv.ac.uk. When contacting the Research Ethics and Integrity Office, please provide details of the name or description of the study (so that it can be identified), the researcher(s) involved, and the details of the complaint you wish to make. The University strives to maintain the highest standards of rigour in the processing of your data. However, if you have any concerns about the way in which the University processes your personal data, it is important that you are aware of your right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office by calling 0303 123 1113.

 

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

 

Principal Researcher:
Mathew Flynn – matf73@liverpool.ac.uk

 

Co Researcher(s):
Richard Anderson – richard.anderson@liverpool.ac.uk
Jacob Simmons – j.j.simmons@liverpool.ac.uk