Music Magazine Research: Analysis/Conventions of Magazine Double Page

·         A stand out quote – In bigger text

·         Coherent colour scheme – usually with black main text

·         Usually the main image – bigger than others

·         Usually one or more smaller image

·         Main text is laid out in columns

·         Layout style matches the audience

·         Article needs a big title

·         Drop capitals used at start of articles

·         At end – Further information may be added – e.g. Release dates

·         Musicians photographed in serious poses

·         Small font used for article – 10pt.

Example of a magazine double paged article