questionnaire for music magazines

Q1. How long have you been buying music magazines?

	Less than 6 months
	6-12 months
	1-5 years
	6-10 years
	+10 years

Q2. How did you first hear about the music magazine that you buy?

	Saw it in a newsagents/shop
	Saw advert in another magazine/newspaper
	Heard an ad about it on the radio
	Saw a link on twitter/face book
	A friend told you about it
	Other:

Q3. What is your main reason for buying any music magazine issue?

	I always buy it
	Band/artist on the cover/cover story
	A feature mentioned on the cover
	Parents/someone else brought it for you
	Other:

Q4.Which of the following best describes why you first started to buy music magazines?

	I really wanted a music magazine which had my favourite band in
	I started buying after a friend showed me how good it was
	I wanted to learn about new bands
	It’s really funny, like talking to a friend
	I love the type of music it has, talked about.
	I want to keep up with the gig/tour dates
	Another reasons:

Q5. Below is a list of the main sections found in music magazines. Can you tell us for each section: did you read it?

	Read it	Really liked it	It’s ok	Didn’t read it
Feedback
News
Introducing
Live reviews
Cover feature
Posters
The gig guide
Quiz musicians

Q6. When thinking about buying any music magazine, which of the following things influences you decision to buy?

	Cover star
	Price
	A feature on the cover
	Free gifts
	Competitions e.g. win gig tickets
	Have read it before and enjoyed it
	Recommended by a friend.

Q7. Which of the following music magazines do you buy?

	Art rocker
	Classic rock
	Metal hammer
	Q
	Kerrang!
	NME
	Rock sound
	Other:

Q8. ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE?

	Male
	Female