Music Magazine Questionnaire

Background Information

Gender: Male Female

Age: 13 to 15 16 to 18

19 to 21 22 to 24 25 +

Do you read music magazines? Yes No

If yes what genre of magazine do you buy?

Pop Rock Classical Acoustic Indie

Question 1

Would you be interested in reading a new Indie music magazine? Yes No

If so please state why below

Question 2

What types of articles do you prefer reading about?

Hi I’m an AS Media student and as part of our course entails creating a new music magazine front cover, contents page and double page spread of a chosen genre. It would be incredibly helpful if you could fill out my questionnaire so I know what my target audience wants and to help me develop my ideas. Thank you, Syd.

News Reviews Features Gossip Other

All An even mix of all the above

Question 3

What types of bands/artists would you like to read about?

Established artists New Bands Older Bands

Please list four artists you feel fit into the Indie genre and you would like to read about.

Question 4

Which of these visual styles do you prefer?

Question 5

Which name do you think would be best for a new Indie magazine?Revolution Indie Off Note

Do you prefer the masthead to include a logo/branding or not?

Yes No

Question 6

What colours do you think best connote an Indie magazine?

Dark Light Pastel Neon Bright Mix

Question 7

What do you feel persuades you to buy a music magazine? (Please tick 2)

Contains artists you like Engaging cover image Layout

Written Style Interesting news/info that applies to you

Friend recommendation Other

Question 8

Would you prefer the front cover to be…1. Artistic Literal (just an image of the artist/band)2. Single Person Group shot

Question 9

Which of these styles of writing do you prefer? (Tick as many examples as you want)“Better than the stuff in the charts” “Musical genius of Indie”

“Whatever it is you like we have” “At least it’s not the insipid poison you

hear on the radio” “Passionate about music” “You know when you fall

in love with a band” “They have released 5 albums to date”

Question 10

How much would you be willing to pay for an Indie magazine?

£1-£1.50 £1.60-£2.10 £2.20-£2.70 £2.80-£3.30£3.40 +