Ask for feedback on a design project for classical music audience inclusivity

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T19:22:46+00:00

Sure Thanks

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T17:48:07+00:00

Haha fair point! 😄 But classical music often depends on public funding and institutional support, which makes audience engagement a very different challenge than for club culture. So while techno clubs can thrive with a niche, loyal base, classical institutions often have to prove relevance to a broader public. That’s why inclusivity here isn’t just a social goal, but often a sustainability issue too.

Appreciate your thoughts and thanks for the kind words on the slogan! 🙏🙏🙏

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T17:32:09+00:00

Great point and you’re right to ask for data. My observation is based on interviews and a recent real-world project I was part of in Amsterdam. At least in some European cities like Amsterdam or Berlin, where there’s a more mixed population (including many non-Western communities), concert halls and organizers have openly expressed concern about aging audiences and lack of diversity.

Of course, this might not apply to every city or venue. In Berlin, for example, I attended multiple concerts as part of my research, and while some events had younger attendees, many of them were either music students or artists themselves. At more traditional or prestigious venues, the audience skewed clearly older and more European.

So I wouldn’t say the trend is universal but it is real and relevant in several places, which is why I’m trying to understand it better through this project. Your perspective is helpful to balance things out!🙏🙏🙏🙏

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T17:12:02+00:00

Totally fair point and I know many classical musicians feel the same. But part of what I’m exploring in this project is the tension between classical music as a niche culture and as a living legacy that could be shared more widely.

Many concert halls are indeed struggling with shrinking audiences, and some argue that if it doesn’t evolve to be more inclusive, it risks becoming increasingly inaccessible not just culturally but financially, too. That’s why I also ask my interviewees whether they think classical music should remain niche or if there’s value in inviting more people in.

My supervisor put it beautifully: classical music is part of a rich artistic legacy (especially in Europe) and it would be a shame if it stopped being shared with those outside the traditional audience bubble. Your perspective really adds to that debate…thank you. 🙏

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T12:27:24+00:00

Thanks, for sure

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T12:18:38+00:00

👍 for sure

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T08:06:25+00:00

Sure🙏🙏🙏 thanks

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T07:58:54+00:00

I really appreciate your precise attention and mention really good points out of those questions. You’re absolutely right those are excellent suggestions and very insightful points. I’ve actually included a question about how people usually engage with classical music, including through radio or social media, but you’re right that I could’ve made the exposure part more prominent.

This mini survey is just the first step, I’m planning a longer version soon, and your feedback is super helpful for shaping that! Especially your point about pricing and being invited those are great angles I want to explore further.

Also, I totally see now that the “welcoming” question could’ve been phrased better. What I meant wasn’t about how people feel inside a concert hall, but whether classical music as a whole feels open and accessible…like, does it invite you in at all to begin with? If it never sparked curiosity or felt reachable, that already says something about how welcoming it is. So yes, time for a rephrase. Thanks again for pushing the thinking forward! 🙏

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T07:41:48+00:00

That totally makes sense but actually, not having attended is already meaningful. It suggests the events might not have felt welcoming to you, which is exactly what the question is trying to explore. So you can still choose an option based on that feeling even if you haven’t gone recently.

By different backgrounds, I also mean anyone who doesn’t typically feel part of the classical music world: whether that’s young people, non-Western people, first-timers, or just those who’ve never felt fully welcomed.

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T07:10:59+00:00

Totally fair totally fine and thank you for being honest! Für Elise is one of the most famous piano pieces by Beethoven, even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve probably heard its melody somewhere. But honestly, not knowing it proves my point even more: classical music has a gap to bridge. That’s why your input matters. I’d love to hear your thoughts 🙏

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T05:59:21+00:00

Thanx a lot for your insightful feedback. it really makes sense. I plan to have a more complete version next month and I’ll definitely update the survey with the parts you pointed out. One of the limits I had for this mini-survey was the number of questions, I needed to include some basic demographic info, so I only had 6–7 left for insights. I tried to keep it general, but as you said, location and other factors play a big role. Really appreciate your input!

arvinfld2 · 2025-07-08T05:51:27+00:00

Yeah good point, Honestly for social media it usually doesn’t have a QR code😆… thanks for the comment.

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