Humayra Suleman

QuestionnaireI am currently involved in making a music magazine that focuses on a wide range of music. This is to specify to everyone’s exact tastes. My target audience are both females and males aged 16-32 year olds; however any other aged people are free to read and purchase the magazine. As they would be interested in the similar types of music genres allowing me to produce articles and posters relevant to the readers taste. I would be very grateful if you could answer the following questions about music magazines by selecting/ticking the answers that apply.

1. Are you aged between the ages of 16-24? ……..

2. What music/artists/bands do you currently listen to? ………………………………………………………………………………………

3. What attracts you to this type of music?The lyrics of the songsThe instruments and vocals usedThe image of genreThe artists/bandsOther (specify below)

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4. How much would you be willing to pay for a music magazine? (Please circle) NothingLess than £1

£1-£2 £2-£3 £3-£4 More than £4

5. Do you currently buy/read music magazines?YES (If yes, please go on to ANSWER question part (a) of the question) NO (If No please go on to answer question 6)

(a)Specify which music magazine(s) you buy and /or read and what you like about them.

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6. Why don’t you buy and or read music magazines? (Tick the answers that apply)I don’t really know much about themThey don’t interest meThey don’t seem to be aimed at people like meThey’re too expensiveI don’t buy/read any magazinesOther reasons (please specify) ………………………………………

7. What would encourage you to buy a music magazine? (Please Circle)Free gifts Competitions (win CDs, tickets, etc.)Exclusive news and interviewsDates of oncoming gigsCheap priceOther (please specify)

8. Which of the following magazines do you find the most eye-catching/appealing? (Circle response)

A B C D

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A B C D

E F G H

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Please give reasons why?………………………………………………………………………………………......

9. What would you like to see on the cover of a music magazine?……………………………………………………………………………………………

Which of the following images would you like to see on the front of this music magazine? For each one could you tell me how strongly you agree(5 is top score) or disagree(o is bottom score)

Preferred images /photographs for cover of magazine 0 1 2 3 4 5

Several imagesone main image of key

artist/bandMusical

instruments/propsBright colours

Darker coloursOther-please specify

What specific images/ photographs would you like to see on the front cover and would attract you to a music magazine

10. What contents would you like to see in this music magazine? To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following would be good content for this music magExamples of appropriate content 0 1 2 3Gig guides

General info about the music scene

Info about particular bands/ artists

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GossipLatest newsFashionOther (please specify)

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11.What would you like to see in a double page spread article that would feature in this magazine:

Which of the following images would you like to see on the front of this music magazine? For each one could you tell me how strongly you agree

(5 is top score) or disagree(o is bottom score)0 1 2 3 4 5

Interview with a artist/band Article about a scene

General article about main developments

Musical instruments/props

Bright coloursDarker colours

Other-please specifyWhat specific images/ photographs would you like to see on the front cover and would attract you to a music magazine

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