Task 7 Questionnaire

As a student studying AS Media, I am creating a music magazine based around a certain genre. I have chosen to focus my own music magazine around Hip-Hop and Rap. The target audience will be 16-19 year olds who are interested by this certain type of music. Due to this, I will need to do research so I would be grateful if you could take some time to complete the questionnaire which will be based around the Hip-Hop/Rap genre as well as general music magazines.

1. Are you: Male 2. Are you: Under 16

(please circle) Female (please circle) 16-19 20-25 Over 25

3. What Hip-Hop/Rap artists do you currently listen to? . 4. What attracts you to Hip-Hop/Rap music? (please tick)
The lyrics of the songs The instruments and vocals used The image you gain from the Hip-Hop/Rap genre The artists/bands Other - Please specify ...

5. How much would you be willing to pay for a music magazine? (please circle) Under 1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 Over 5

6. Do you buy/read music magazines? (please circle) Yes answer question 7a/b then continue to 9 No answer question 8 then continue to 9

7. A) What specific music magazines do you enjoy reading/buying? . B) Why do you enjoy reading/buying these specific music magazines?

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8. Why do you not buy/read music magazines? (please tick any that are relevant) I dont really know much about them They dont interest me They dont seem to be aimed at people like me Theyre too expensive I dont buy/read any magazines Other - Please specify ..

9. What would encourage you to buy a music magazine? (please tick any that are relevant) Free gifts Competitions (win CDs, tickets, etc.) Exclusive news and interviews Dates of oncoming gigs Cheap price Other - Please specify .

10. Which magazine cover is the most appealing to you? (please tick the letter)

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b)

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Why did it appeal to you?

11. Which images would you prefer to see on the front of a Hip-Hop/Rap magazine? (Score 1-5) 5= Highest 1= Lowest
Several images one main image of key artist/band Musical instruments/props Bright colours Darker colours Other-please specify

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12. What images would you expect to find? I.e. Graffiti, street clothing etc. 13. What contents would you like to see in my Hip-Hop/Rap magazine? (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following would be good content) 5 = strongly agree 1 = strongly disagree

Gig guides General info about the music scene Info about particular bands/artists Gossip Latest news Fashion

Other please specify 14. What would you like to see in a double page spread article that would feature in this magazine? 5 = highest 1 = lowest

Interview with a rap/grime General article about main Hip-Hop/Rap developments instruments/props Bright colours Darker colours

Other please specify

Any other comments? ..

Thank you for taking part!