Arts Council England government review - help shape the Academy's response Please complete this survey to help shape the Academy's response to the government's review of the work of Arts Council England (ACE), and ensure we are representing your views. The review is considering questions including: Whether ACE's Royal Charter still provides a clear and appropriate mandate and whether it is structured appropriately and has the necessary skills, powers and freedoms to deliver that mandate Whether the principle of delivering both excellence and access is embedded in its work How ACE defines and fulfils its role as a development agency and the role of ACE in the wider cultural ecosystem Whether regional intelligence and expertise is sufficiently integrated into ACE’s structures and processes How effectively and efficiently it operates and how accountable it is for its actions How well it leads the sector in relation to new technologies and innovative approaches The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and will close on the 14 April. Question Title * 1. Data will be collected for the purposes set out above and the information will be stored confidentially with access permissions granted only to limited named individuals. Any personal data will be kept for the period of six months. For any queries or concerns please email maria@ivorsacademy.comI consent to my information being used for the purposes and on the basis outlined above. Yes No Question Title * 2. Which of the following describes your main role as a music creator? Classical composer Sound Art composer Jazz composer Media composer Songwriter Producer Question Title * 3. How long have you been working as a professional creator or earning money from being a music creator? Less than a year Between 1-3 years Between 3-5 years Between 5-10 years More than 10 years Question Title * 4. What age bracket do you belong to? 18-24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Question Title * 5. Where are you based? (If you have more than one base, please indicate where you spend most of your time) England - North East England - North West England - Yorkshire and The Humber England - East Midlands England - West Midlands England - East England - London England - South East England - South West Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Outside of the UK Question Title * 6. Are you currently represented by a publisher? Yes No Question Title * 7. Please tell us about your experience of applying to ACE for funding: I have never applied I have applied but never been successful I have applied and been successful (please tell us more) Question Title * 8. Have you been commissioned by/worked with an organisation in receipt of ACE funding? Yes No Not sure Next