Outline for new music magazine

First of all, i have been asked to create a front page, contents page and double page spread for a new music magazine. My targeted audience will be the younger generation (teenagers aged15-19). In order for my magazine to become successful and grab the readers attention, i will use certain eye catching features that will make it stand out. It has proven that the younger generation prefer bright, bold and colourful to dull and boring. Therefore, i will have to think carefully about the design of my magazine and if it reaches high standards, in order for this age range to be interested in reading the magazine.

To begin with, i will first create a front page for my magazine. This will include a large image of a music artist which will make fans of the artist instantly notice the magazine. Plus, text of different sizes referring to different artists, bands and celebrities, which will organise the information on the front cover. Different fonts will split up irrelevant information from relevant information, as well as bold colour used in text. This will make the magazine bold and stand out. Furthermore, a main title for my magazine will be used, as well as a subtitle/header which will link to the title.


Next, i will create a contents page, this will include the same title as the front cover. Although, it will be in a smaller font, as there is more to read on this page. Also, a Band/artist index list who have articles written about them inside the magazine. As well as this, included features of the magazine will be listed down the side of the page, with the page number next to their name. Therefore, if the audience is interested in reading an article or feature of the magazine, they can easily turn to the page number they are wanting to read. As for the artists selection, it will be thought about carefully as i need to relate the idea of the younger generation with famous celebrities that they have an interest in. For example, i need to use celebrities from current top charts, rather than celebrities from an older generation in my music magazine. Bold colour and large images are needed to be used in the contents page, as it will attract the readers attention. Key updates, such as, performances and concerts, are shown on the contents page. Plus, websites where you can buy concert tickets and the magazine's own website for more information on the current magazine's highlighted articles.


Finally, i have been asked to create a double page spread in my music magazine. This will have articles, which talk about certain events, topics and gossip in depth; relating to the artists/bands listed on the contents page. I will find appropriate but fascinating photographs which have been recently

released referring to the text written about each artist/band. My music magazine will hopefully be successful and by using the above, i can create a magazine which suits the age range chosen.