Except for the masthead ‘The Wombats’ is the largest sans-serif font on the page placed across the middle of the cover, making it the focus point of the cover and therefore the main headline attracting the audience as they are a popular band. On the bottom, top and across the side of the front cover I have positioned a list of featured bands. This gives the audience an idea of what bands and therefore would excite the reader to see all these bands inside this issue. The deliberate use of a larger font for the headline and masthead coloured in red and yellow makes it stand out from the page to catch the readers eyes. In addition, I have used logos of festivals which further attracts the reader as it conveys that this magazine features information on gigs and live music! 
It follows on well from the front cover as it uses the same types of colours and fonts therefore this addresses the audience as they know this links from page to page within the magazine. I deliberately used a quote in the contents page ‘Tuesday IS the new Friday’ which acts as a lure. Because it is quite a bold statement that some might find a bit unusual, this will grab the readers attention and encourages them to turn to the page and read more about it. I also included page numbers next to text to keep the reader interested in what is in the magazine. In addition, I placed a large image of a lead singer to give the contents page a greater effect making it less boring to look at for the reader. Further more, I used exclamation marks, words such as ‘Best’ and ‘Exclusive’ to excite the reader as I feel they will understand and relate to these words. 
It features a stand first and a drop capital to introduce the article to keep the reader engaged. The use of a personal quote is displayed in a bigger font than the article with an ellipsis at the end in order to grab the readers attention and encourage them to read the interview. The use of the colour red on a darker background, makes the quote stand out more. The layout for my double page spread is fairly unique as the whole page is covered by the image. This gives the page a much stronger effect, visually and I feel much more engaging. With the use of standard English, I feel makes it clear and simple for my young audience to understand. The main image of the band, I feel may inspire young musicians and believe they can become like this ‘cool’ band such as the image of ‘The Wombats’. I addressed my target audience by constantly asking what their opinions were regarding my magazine throughout it's production and this helped discover what really did attract my audience. See below for the audience feedback of my final magazine:
Reflection on Audience Feedback
Overall I am extremely pleased with the feedback from my friends. I feel that I have received a terrific positive feedback which I am very pleased of. I really like how in the majority of the feedback they understood on what my magazine is about, which is about new albums and festivals and of an Indie genre. I feel now that I have chosen the right colours for my house style due to many praising within the feedback. I feel that people felt that my magazine flowed and has continuity as each page follows well on to the next page which I felt was important so I am glad people could spot this.
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