VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival 2025 – Audience Feedback Form

Thank you for attending VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival 2025! Your presence, energy, and engagement help make the festival what it is—a vibrant celebration of poetry and spoken word. We are always striving to create an inspiring and inclusive festival experience, and your feedback is essential in helping us improve.

This short survey (5-10 minutes) will help us understand your experience at VERVE, from the quality of events and venues to the sense of community, inclusivity, and the festival’s cultural and creative impact.

Your thoughts will shape the future of VERVE, ensuring it continues to be a welcoming and exciting space for poets and audiences alike.

Thank you for your time and support!

(For audience members)

Overall Experience

How would you rate your overall experience at VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

How many events did you attend?

1-3

3-6

7-10

10+

What was your primary reason for attending?

(To see a specific poet, general love of poetry, networking, curiosity, etc.)

Event & Venue Quality

How would you rate the quality of the event(s) you attended?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Further comments

How would you rate the venue?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Further comments

Did you feel the venue was accessible and welcoming?

Yes

No

Somewhat

Please elaborate.

Community & Inclusivity

Did you feel a strong sense of community at the festival?

1 = Not at all, 5 = Extremely well)

Further comments

Did you feel the festival was inclusive and representative of diverse voices?

Yes

No

Please elaborate

Did the festival introduce you to new poets, styles, or perspectives?

Yes

No

If yes, please describe

Creative & Cultural Impact

Did the festival inspire or influence you creatively?

Yes

No

If yes, how?

Has attending VERVE made you more likely to engage with poetry/spoken word in the future?

Yes

No

Somewhat

If yes, please provide insight.

Do you think VERVE contributes positively to the cultural landscape of Birmingham and the wider poetry scene?

Yes

No

If yes, how?

Feedback for Future Festivals

What was your favourite event at the festival?

What did you dislike or think could be improved?

What would you like to see more of in future editions of VERVE? (Types of events, themes, collaborations, etc.)

(Types of events, themes, collaborations, etc.)

Do you have any final thoughts or suggestions?