RIPLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
Survey Results & Insights
thank you
To everyone who took part in our 2025 attendee questionnaire!
A total of 272 people shared their thoughts, helping us shape and improve the festival for the years ahead - especially as we prepare for our 25th Anniversary Festival in 2026.
Whether you completed the survey at the festival or later on Facebook, your input is incredibly valuable to us. Below is a breakdown of what you told us.
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How People Heard About RMF
Most attendees found out about the festival through:
Word of Mouth - 162 people
Social Media - 121 people
Other Sources - 85 people
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First-Time Visitors
We were delighted to welcome:
64 first-time attendees (25%)
206 returning visitors
A brilliant mix of new faces and long-time supporters.
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Which Events People Attended
Saturday Main Event – 225
Sunday ROMfest – 92
Waingroves Folk Rockin’ in the Wood – 78
Other events – 113
Festival Experience
Attendees told us they overwhelmingly had a positive experience:
86% said their overall experience was good
85% felt the festival was inclusive and welcoming
81% rated the artist line-up highly
82% said the sound quality was good
84% felt safe
85% would attend again
85% would recommend RMF to a friend
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Favourite Parts of the Festival
The top-rated aspects were:
Atmosphere & crowd – 82%
Music & lineup – 79%
Free entry – 74%
Location & venue – 65%
Organisation & ease of entry – 53%
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Music Preferences
The most popular genres among attendees were:
Rock (219)
Pop (197)
Acoustic and Reggae also scored highly.
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What People Want to See More Of
Common suggestions included:
Better food & drink variety
More local/emerging artists
Bigger headliners
A wider range of music genres
Improved toilet facilities
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Event Facilities (Rated Very Good/Excellent)
Attendees rated many practical aspects positively:
Cleanliness
Staff friendliness & security
Accessibility
Parking & transport
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Who Visited the Festival?
Strongest age groups: 35-44, 45-54, 55-64
Ripley postcodes made up the majority
Most travelled on foot (142) or by car (107)
50 attendees told us they have a disability or long-term condition, with mixed but thoughtful feedback on access.
Download the Full Survey Report
For a comprehensive breakdown, you can download the full results here:
