Initial Questionnaire Results

Question 1 - The majority of those surveyed were female; however there was a similar amount of both genders. This may suggest that the magazine should be more female appropriate.

Question 2 - Of those surveryed, the age range were between 15-19years old, with the majority who took part being 16 and 17 years old. .


Question 3 -Within the age range of 15-19 years old, the most popular genres of music were rock and indie, yet many still enjoyed listening to R’n’B. There was an equal amount of those who liked heavy metal, Dum and Bass and Pop music, and other genres included, Alternative, Experimental, Jazz and Grime music

Question 4 - The three main music magazines that were chosen, are Kerrang, NME and Q, however MOJO was also an option Other magazine’s included, Metal Hammer, Classic Guitar, and None.

Question 5 - Those who bought Kerrang commented: “Well-known” “I like the bands featured” “It’s cool” “Most relevant to fave music” “Poster’s, my genre” “Features the artists I like most” Those who bought NME, commented: “Covers music and festivals” “interesting stories about upcoming artists and celebrities!” “Good up to date information” “Good album reviews” “Features bands/artists I like” “Like the artists featured in it and festival coverage” Those who bought Q, commented: “It’s really good!” “Good artists” “Features favourite artists” “I like their music channel”

Question 6 -Of those who had said that did buy music, 35% said that they’d buy a monthly music magazine. The next most popular option was only once a year, however many of those surveyed said they never bought a music magazine

Question 7 - Out of those surveyed, the amount people were willing to spend on monthly music magazines was between £2.01 and £4, however, the next highest majority said they would spend between £0 and £2. Very few said they’d spend above £4.01