I chose four people that I think would fit into the demographic and psychographic of my documentary. They are also a range of ages, which will perhaps bring a different perspective to the feedback I received.
Rosie Moore, 17
Watches Documentaries: once every couple of weeks
Favourite Documentaries: 'Tiger King'
What would be an ideal length for an episode in a docuseries?
"Half hour?"
If you saw this documentary on TV, would you watch it?
"Yes, the shot types are interesting and would catch my eye, also how natural it is, it appeals to normal young people and is relatable."
Which local settings would be good to shoot the documentary in?
"Chinnery's, The Railway, Peggy Sue's"
Focus on one genre, or multiple?
"I'd say alternative is the most popular but if you want to go for a less popular genre and challenge conventions that would be cool too."
Name Ideas / other feedback?
"New Wave?"
Jasper Harmer, 20
Watches Documentaries: a couple of times a month
Favourite Documentaries: 'Parkway Drive: The Documentary' and 'Home Is For the Heartless'
What would be an ideal length for an episode in a docuseries?
"45 minutes"
If you saw this documentary on TV, would you watch it?
"Young music and musicians is a particular interest of mine so I would watch it, yes."
Which local settings would be good to shoot the documentary in?
"Practise rooms and music shops, venues (Chinnery's, The Railway) and place in which local musicians meet so colleges maybe."
Focus on one genre, or multiple?
"All genres should be considers, the shooting into fame of a young SoundCloud rapper would differ hugely from that of a young metal or punk band who have a totally different audience and would offer totally different aspects of development to cover."
Name Ideas / other feedback?
"Grassroots"
Lauren Barrett, 25
Watches Documentaries: a few every month
Favourite Documentaries: 'FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened'
What would be an ideal length for an episode in a docuseries?
"Around 40 minutes"
If you saw this documentary on TV, would you watch it?
"Yes, it will be interesting to see how young musicians with essentially no prior experience use their creative thinking to get themselves known - that's definitely the part that's most intriguing for me. Highlighting struggling local venues is also extremely relative at this time and will ensure the audience remain engaged."
Which local settings would be good to shoot the documentary in?
"Chinnery's outsdie and inside (not necessarily struggling but would be worth interviewing about the impact of venues closing around them / how it makes them feel) - the Cliffs Pavilion foyer, under the pier, Saks underground, the Railway, upstairs in The Alex."
Focus on one genre, or multiple?
"Choosing just alternative might be easier at this time to gauge the community and expand afterwards - you could also get some recommendations from the venues you visit on where is good for different types of music."
Kaan Salih, 18
Watches Documentaries: about once a week
Favourite Documentaries: Hip-Hop Evolution, anything Louis Theroux
What would be an ideal length for an episode in a docuseries?
"An hour"
If you saw this documentary on TV, would you watch it?
"Yes, seeing the biases the music industry has for young people trying to break through is interesting."
Which local settings would be good to shoot the documentary in?
"Chinnery's, local pubs/bars where people find gigs."
Focus on one genre, or multiple?
"It would come naturally to focus on different performers and the different niches of their respective genres."
