Audience Profiles

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Audience for a Rock Music Magazine

• The target audience for a rock magazine is young adults 16-34, the median age is 24.

• Rock is presented as a young and fun genre which is aimed mainly at men. This is because most rock artists are male dominated making it more of a ‘male’ thing to listen to.

Name: SanaAge:17Hometown: Birmingham, UK Ethnicity: British PakistaniOccupation: StudentWhat magazines do you buy/read? KERRANG!Favourite Artists: Paramore, The Beatles, Coldplay, Rihanna, BeyoncéInterests: ”I enjoy socialising with my family and friends, I love listening to music and painting my nails hahah”

Why do you like the rock genre? “It is kind of upbeat and uses a mixture of my favourite instruments for example; electric guitar, drums and sometimes the piano. Rock music also encourages me to stay motivated throughout the day! It is loud so nothing else can distract me whilst im working or relaxing!”

Opinions on magazines/ what is your favourite feature in a magazine?“I love magazines! They give the most up to date information on your favourite bands/artists which is great because then I know all about my favourite artist/s like; tours, festivals and new albums. My favourite feature in a magazine would have to be the posters and interviews they are wicked!”

What main thing do you dislike about magazines? “They are too expensive! Especially for a student like me, who doesn’t have a job.”1.

Name: TomAge: 18Hometown: Coventry, UK Ethnicity: White BritishOccupation: Student/ Part time jobWhat magazines do you buy/read? KERRANG! & NMEFavourite Artists: Paramore, The Beatles, Coldplay, Kooks etc.Interests: ”I enjoy playing bass guitar, socialising with my family and friends, I like listening to music.”

Why do you like the rock genre? “I think its because everyone can relate to it. Like its not targeted to one gender. I love rock music it helps me take my mind off things. But I don’t think my parents are very fond of it! Haha”

What main thing do you dislike about magazines? “Sometimes magazines might only focus on like one band or artist in a magazine so you can’t buy every edition”

Opinions on magazines/ what is your favourite feature in a magazine?“I like magazines because you get exclusive interviews, information and gossip. However, sometimes they can be really boring, its like they’re repeating the same ting again and again in almost every issue. They’re too predictable! My favourite feature in a magazine would have to be the interviews and photos.”

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