Questionnaire

Age:
Gender:

What is your favourite genre of music out of the following…
Rock
Metal
Indie
Electro
Techno
Rap
RnB
Classical
Other (please specify) _________________________________

Would you read an indie music magazine?
Yes
No

Can you name a current indie magazine?
Yes (if yes, please say which magazine)
No

a) What type of magazine would you usually read?
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b) Why do you choose to read this type of magazine?
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How many magazines do you buy a month?
None
1-3
4-6
7-9
10+

How many music magazines do you buy a month?
None
1-3
4-6
7-9
10+

Name three of your favourite artists.
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What do you feel is the best feature of a music magazine?
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Do you feel that there is a specific feature that is missing from the current music magazines? Please explain.
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What, do you feel is the most effective USP (unique selling point) for a music magazine?
Posters
Free CD
Extra magazine
Stickers
Gig or festival guide
The bands being interviewed
Other (please specify) _______________________________________________

If you were to start an indie music magazine, what would you name it and why?
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Do you go to live gigs? If so, how often?
Never
Once a year
Once every few months
Once a month
Once a week
More than once a week

How much is your disposable income (how much spending money you have) and what is the source of this? (I.e. pocket money, work etc.)
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How do you get most of your music?
Download from the internet
Buy from i-tunes
Buy actual CD’s
Sent from friends
Other (please specify)

What, other than music, are your interests? (state at least three)
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What would usually draw your attention to a music magazine?

Do you like the front to be…?
Busy and bright all over
Busy with parts that are bright
Not too busy with parts colour
Not too busy with very little colour
Other (please specify) ________________________________________________

Please make any comments for the magazine.
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Thank you!