Task 7

For my As Media project, I am currently involved in designing and making a music magazine. My ideal music magazine that I would like to publish would focus on the Pop/Hip hop genre of music. My target audience are males and females aged 16-19, mainly females who are interested in the fashion and the role models in the pop and hip hop industry. For task 7 I have to gather information, make a questionnaire and ask people who I would consider being classed as my target audience to answer my questionnaire. I would be extremely grateful if could answer the following questions about pop and hip hop music and magazines by selecting/ticking those which apply.

1.

Are you male or female? Male

Female

2.

Are you aged between 16 and 19 years old? Yes No What Hip hop/pop music do you listen to? What attracts you to Hip hop/Pop music? Artists/bands Lyrics of songs/songs/albums Instruments and vocals Image of hip hop/pop music artists e.g fashion

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How much are you willing to pay for this magazine? Nothing 1-2 2-3 3.50 Over 4

6.

Do you currently buy or read a music magazine? if yes please specify. Yes No If yes, Specify ..

7.

If you dont buy a music magazine state why?

8.

What would encourage you to buy a music magazine? Free gifts Competitions New gig/concert release dates Cheap prices More interviews

Other .

9.

Which magazine to find the most appealing?

And why?

..

10. 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 0 1 2 3 4 5 for cover of magazine a) Several images b) one main image of key artist/band c) Musical instruments/props d) Bright colours e) Darker colours f) Other-please specify What specific images/ photographs associated with Pop/Hip hop would you like to see on the front cover and would attract you to a music magazine

11. What contents would you like to see in this Hip hop/pop music magazine? To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following would be good content for this music mag Examples of appropriate content 0 1 2 3 Gig guides General info about the music scene Info about particular bands/ artists Gossip Latest news

Fashion Other (please specify)

12. 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)

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Interview with a hip hop/pop artist/band Article about indie/rock scene General article about main pop/ hip hop developments Musical instruments/props Bright colours Darker colours Other-please specify What specific images/ photographs associated with Hip hop/Pop would you like to see on the front cover and would attract you to a music magazine