Magazine Names, House Styles etc

Potential Names and Slogos

• Friday; because no one gets the Monday feeling. - this is one of my favourites and I'm instantly drawn to this name however it may make the magazine out to be focused on clubbing and more leisurely.
• Tomorrow; because it's your world. - this would enhance the idea of the magazine being targeted at aspiring musicians and shows it aims to inspire and not scrutinise young people.
• Runner; get there quicker. - this is better as it suggests the audience can benefit from the magazine, as if the magazine is offering some much needed help. The only problem with this name is the context, as it does seem more like sports magazine without having further knowledge of its content.
• Zone; get in it. This may seem a little like a games magazine name, but it suggests focus and seriousness. This is the magazine which could help artists find their way.
• Stadium; Play to the masses. This is a good name as it represents what I am aiming to put across, it suggests live music, real artists, and instruments, this is a music magazine for professional serious musicians.
• Distinct; find a different path. This suggests something different, a new way of looking at something, a way of infiltrating the gap in the market. It would seem aimed at the minority.

Potential House Styles

• Very colourful. Plain white/cream background with splashes of colour in text boxes, cover lines, title, photos - this seems the better option as it reflects how the target audience feel about their music; they are passionate and in your face.
• Black and white, glossy grey colours, tones down - this could also work but from a different perspective, the audience are mature and intelligent, they will want to read more formal material that is taken seriously.

This may become too dull however, so I may create a mixture of the two by using lots of colours but drain it and make it seem washed out.

Photo shoot Themes

• Classic images from music - This theme would be having the band re-create some classic images from the music world such as the flaming guitar, black and white face paint and the smashing guitar. However the images will be re-imagined such as the flaming guitar becoming a guitar drenched in water or paint, or the smashing guitar being launched into a pile of pillows. This is the theme I think could work best as it looks at real classic music but makes it fun and interesting and not a copycat shoot.

Unique Selling Point

The aim of my magazine is to suit the needs of musicians, or upcoming bands. The magazine should be contemporary but be aimed at young people who take music seriously and want to enter the music bussiness.