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The Value of a Stream

Artists' Use of Streaming Services

You are invited to participate in a study of how music artists use streaming services in 2021. It is aimed at DIY, independent, and unsigned music artists, who use intermediaries (like DistroKid or TuneCore) to distribute their music to streaming services.

The study is being conducted by:

  • Dr Steve Collins, (02) 9850 2165, stephen.collins@mq.edu.au, Senior Lecturer
  • Dr Sarah Keith, (02) 9850 2179, sarah.keith@mq.edu.au, Senior Lecturer
  • Dr Adrian Renzo, (02) 9850 2155, adrian.renzo@mq.edu.au, Lecturer
  • Dr Alex Mesker, (02) 9850 2197, alex.mesker@mq.edu.au, Lecturer
in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature at Macquarie University.

 

If you decide to participate, the survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey consists of basic demographic information and 10 questions, including multiple-choice selections and short answer questions.

Any information or personal details gathered in the course of the study are confidential, expect as required by law. No individual will be identified in any publication of the results. Only the research team will have access to the data. If you are interested in the outcomes of this research, please contact Dr Steve Collins (stephen.collins@mq.edu.au). Participation in this study is entirely voluntary: you are not obliged to participate and if you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without having to give a reason and without consequence.

By clicking 'Next' to commence this survey:

  • You acknowledge having read and understood the information above.
  • You agree to participate in this research knowing that you can withdraw at any time without consequence.

The ethics of this survey and study have been approved by the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee, reference no: 520211068032e. If you have any complaints and reservations about any ethical aspect of your participation in this research, you may contact the Committee through the Director, Research Ethics and Integrity (tel: +61 (0)2 9850 7854; email: ethics@mq.edu.au). Any complaint you make will be treated in confidence and investigated, and you will be informed of the outcome.