Contents Pages

This contents page stands out very well from the background and to me it looks very upper-class, this is because of the city nightlife in the background and the font they use for "features" down the side. The pictures they use fit in well with the fonts and writing, and it does not look over crowded.


This magazine uses a red background and white writing so that it stands out, the date is fairly big compared to some other magazines and this makes it stand out. Drummer is the name of the magazine and this is held throughout the contents page so the audience can see what the name of the magazine is. They might do this so that the name/picture gets stuck in their heads and so they dont forget it. This way the next time they are in a shop and see this magazine they could pick it up as last time they enjoyed it and remembered the name.

This magazine contents page is very simple and plain but it gives a good effect, i like how the red on the white background makes it stand out and look simple. the picture down the side of the page is also simple, and the way it is red goes well with the colour of the font, the red is carried through the whole contents page and uses no other colour, this gives a really nice effect and does not make it look "scruffy".

This page is over a double page and is brightly coloured, it uses a black theme for the riting but the colours on either side of the page make it stand out. The few pictures which are on this page fit in well as they are small and nearer the bottom. The pictures at the top of the page are to show where these are in the magazine and are likely to be the main stories. This is good advertising and it will make people want to read the article if they find the picture interesting.

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By taking photos of the different shots i can use in my work it allows me to get to know them and will then make me use them when i take my photos.

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Medium shotMedium close upClose up shots would be used so that facial expressions can be seen clearly, i might use one of these for my contents page so that it shows the face of the new artist i am interviewing, this way if girls like what they see they will want to read about it. These are also used so you can feel what the person in the picture is feeling, so you can tell if they are angry because of the espressions they use.Big close upExtreme close up

Double Page Spread Interview

This is my first draft of my double page spread interview.

Me: You recently got your first number one, how did you feel?

Riggsy: It felt great! I had never been so happy before, (massive grin) it has always been my dream to do this as my career.

Me: Were your family supportive with the career path you chose to go down?

Riggsy: (Slight laugh) we could say that! They weren't as supportive as I would of liked them to be at the beginning of all of this, but they came to terms fairly quickly.

Me: Whys that then?

Riggsy: Well… (Looks disappointed) he wanted me to get into the family business which is gardening but I never really felt that enthusiastic about it as singing has always been the thing I’m good at and enjoy.

Me: Well at least you have their support now. What does your partner think with all that has happened?

Riggsy: She has been great! Really supportive and has helped me come to terms with it all, she just wants the best from me and would be happy with whatever I had chose to do.

Me: How did you meet her?

Riggsy: It was really romantic actually, it was on holiday where we had been staying in the same hotel, and we got on well throughout the holiday as friends and decided to stay in touch after. So it all lead on from there!

Me: So back to the music, the lyrics in your songs, are they from experience and how you felt?

Riggsy: Of course they are. I don’t think you could write a piece of music without talking from experience. Otherwise it wouldn’t be telling the truth, music helps through good times and bad, you can write a song for anything you're going through and it really helps.

Me: In the future who would you like to see yourself collaborating with?

Riggsy: I would really like to work with Craig David, he has always been one of my favourite artists, and it would be amazing to come up with a song with him!

This is my second and final draft of my double page spread interview.


‘BR’ decided that we would like all of our readers to know about the new artist of the year! We managed to arrange with a few of our contacts an interview with the new artist ‘Sydney Shaw’! We know he is going to be a hit and sure to have a few number ones after his first one last month! His first album will be released on the 23rd February 2010 so get to the shops and buy it. For a preview of the songs Included in this album just go to YouTube and you will find it on there, his album is called ‘What goes around comes around’.
Now here he is with the lows and highs of his life and family so far!

BR: You recently got your first number one, how did you feel?

Syd: It felt great! I had never been so happy before, (massive grin) it has always been my dream to do this as my career.

BR: Were your family supportive with the career path you chose to go down?

Syd: (Slight laugh) we could say that! They weren't as supportive as I would of liked them to be at the beginning of all of this, but they came to terms fairly quickly.

BR: Whys that then?

Syd: Well… (Looks disappointed) he wanted me to get into the family business which is gardening but I never really felt that enthusiastic about it as singing has always been the thing I’m good at and enjoy.

BR: Well at least you have their support now. What does your partner think with all that has happened?

Syd: She has been great! Really

supportive and has helped me come to terms with it all, she just wants the best from me and would be happy with whatever I had chose to do.

BR: How did you meet her?

Syd: It was really romantic actually, it was on holiday where we had been staying in the same hotel, and we got on well throughout the holiday as friends and decided to stay in touch after. So it all lead on from there!

BR: So back to the music, the lyrics in your songs, are they from experience and how you felt?

Syd: Of course they are. I don’t think you could write a piece of music without talking from experience. Otherwise it wouldn’t be telling the truth, music helps through good times and bad, you can write a song for anything you're going through and it really helps.

BR: In the future who would you like to see yourself collaborating with?

Syd: I would really like to work with Craig David, he has always been one of my favourite artists, and it would be amazing to come up with a song with him!

BR: Craig David he is a good artist! So what are you’re plans for the future?

Syd: I plan to win myself a VMA in the near future, that would be a great honour!

BR: So you think your music is going to take on the public well?

Syd: From the success of my first single I really hope it does! I would be disappointed if it
didn’t.

BR: That’s a good attitude to have as a solo artist. What’s your plans for the next ten years then?

Syd: I would like to see my still successful in this career in ten years time, however if this does not happen id like to move over to the med somewhere, that’s always been a plan of mine.

BR: That does sound nice! What is your favourite artist around at the moment?

Syd: Me (he laughs), not really, id say my favourite is the female artist Pixie Lott, I think she is fantastic. Close behind her I would say Lady GaGa, I am very impressed with her success the last few years that it has really inspired me.

BR: We think exactly the same as you! There are some great artists around.

Syd: This makes it harder for me doesn’t it with all their success!

BR: And finally what would you like your readers and fans to know about you?

Syd: (Smiles) My album is released on the 23rd February, so get to the shops! And I appreciate the support all my fans already have given me!

Music Magazine Info

My magazines target audience

Gender – it will be targeted at both male and female, the colours will be unisex and the wording will be spoken to both sexes.

Age – Late teenagers to early 30’s will be its main target in age as these are the people who listen to RnB and are most likely to go out and buy a magazine on it. Younger teenagers may buy it if they are out with their parents and it catches their eye.

Education – Well educated with a good job or going through A levels/Degrees with part time job, this is because the magazine will look sophisticated and more upper class than many other RnB magazines.

Status – Middle class, not overly wealthy but not from a poor family, this is because it is a weekly magazine so will be bought every week.

Interests – A big interest in music, music gossip and information about gigs and concerts happening. Interested in music channels and listen to the radio often, interest in fashion and bling.

Lifestyle – Modern lifestyle, work with free evening, unlikely to have children as they will be interested in going out a lot, and still fairly young.

Relationships – Single or taken, people in relationships may buy with their partner as they read it together and both have similar opinions about this music. Look out for concerts and gigs to go to together, singles will also buy it so they can go with their mates or just to read when at home and not busy.

In most magazines a double page spread consists of half of the page being taken over by a picture or more, and then the rest is writing. This is shown below;

This magazines genre is indie/alternative and the cover reflects this because of the colours and pale face on Lily Allen, by looking at this magazine you can see which kind of content there is going to be. The magazine is not over crowded and looks quite well spaced, the big cover line about Lily Allen is sure to draw the reader’s attention.

This magazine genre is rave and the colours which are used for the front cover and mast head show this, it uses bright colours for the cover lines and mast head and big bold writing, the picture of Fergie stands out and by what she is wearing you can see what genre it is. The cover line saying “The Holiday Issue” shows that it is a good party magazine with all the rave music.

Q’s Magazine is full of indie/rock music and information, its cover is very basic and looks quite upper-class because it looks simple, The picture where the mans hand points out of the page to you feels like the magazine is being personally directed at you, it will make you look at the magazine and consider it. The cover lines are very simple and basic and there is not a range of colours, it uses mainly white and red.