Survey reveals party animals are all creatures great and small

Sydney, 2 June 2006 – Australians may be a bunch of party animals, but we know where to draw the line. This is one of many key findings from a survey of 1,503 people commissioned by Xbox that delves into the night-time social habits of the nation.

The national online survey was conducted on ninemsn, polling Australia’s party habits and lifestyles, found that while Aussies love to celebrate – over 59% said they party at least twice a week – it’s usually done responsibly. Not only did 82% indicate they spend at least an hour engaged in physical activity on a night out – in actions such as dancing and playing pool - but only a scant 13% wake up the following morning with regret.

The survey also asked people to rate their party persona into one of four types. When it comes to socialising, 44% would describe themselves as “hummingbirds” (hovers around and goes with the flow), 27% as “facilitator” (people who organise everyone), 15% “transformers” (changing completely at party time), while 13% would term themselves as “Old Regret”, wishing they’d exercised more restraint the night before.

More than 40% of respondents said that they only spend between $20 and $50 on a night out, proving a good time can be had without breaking the bank. Fifty seven percent of those interviewed said they tended to go out in groups of three to five, indicating we love sharing the fun with many.

Sharing the fun with many has been a constant theme of Xbox and ninemsn’s Party Fever competition. Entrants have been submitting their most entertaining and hilarious party photos in the hope of winning a trip to Europe. Finalists have been now announced, and voting has commenced. In addition to rewarding the creative efforts of intrepid partygoers, voters are vying for an awesome $40,000 party stash, including a party for up to 100 people worth $20,000, a Xbox Quad bike, and $2,000 worth of Adidas clothing and apparel.

Competition voting closes on 14 July 2006, at 5.00 pm (Sydney time). Further details - including terms and conditions - of the Party Fever promotion can be found at www.ninemsn.com.au/partyfever.