Masthead in a bright colour

making it very eye-catching for the

reader to distinguish what

magazine it is

Skyline containing a pull to entice the reader into the magazine

Main image large and in the middle as it is the first thing that draws the readers attention so it will have to be centrally framed

Cover lines surrounding the image indicating to the reader what is inside the magazine

Bar code and price where it is usually situated on a magazine

Issue number and date which are essential for a magazine, beside slogan so it doesn’t take up too much room on the cover

Slogan under the mast head , which is one of the typical codes of convention

Special Features

which are not usually in the

magazine

Title large, bold and clearly visible making it more accessible for the reader

Competition pulling the readers in

Image of cover to show readers where about the article are that were featured on the cover page

Regulars within the magazine making it easier for readers to find them

Smaller images throughout to show the different sides of the band members, e.g. single images and information about the characters below it that no one knows

Large image taking up 40% of the page leaving room for text

Info on tour dates and other info on CD releases

Title showing who the readers are going to read about

Text containing Q and A and interviews with the band members Pull quote taken from the

text which draws readers in