Contents page

A contents page is very useful to readers who want to find out what information will be in the magazine, also finding a particular part of the magazine is made easier through the page sections and numbers.    

                                                                                       NME Contents page

On the left hand side of the page there is a 'band index' with a list of all the bands that are featured in the magazine with the page number they can be found on, this is helpful for the reader that only wants to find out about particular musicians and bands. The main story in this magazine is about Kasabian, this is easily seen through the use of the large image and short paragraph below it, it attracts attention to this band and with more information on them lets the reader know they are the main article of this NME issue. On the right hand side of the page are five different subtitles; news, radar, reviews, live! and features. Each contains a brief description underneath its heading and page numbers so readers can easily find the article they want, quickly. The contents page is set out well with different sections and articles in certain places for the reader to find easily and effectively; however the magazine does appear quite busy and messy- less set out and organised as Q for example, a much more expensive magazine.

Q Contents page

In this contents page Q has seperated the features into whats in this current magazine and what is included in every magazine, this is good for the readers as it establishes what is in the magazine and what page it can be found on. Q are well known for reviewing music so it is a good idea that they have included a review box at the bottom of the page, it is a seperate section just for where in the magazine they have reviewed music. The main image on the page is of 'The Courteeners' although they do not appear on the front cover of Q itself they are still a main feature in the magazine intoducing a relatively new band. Q is known for including old music legends as well as new bands and musicians. The front cover of this magazine is Oasis, that is why there is an Oasis special in the column features. This shows that Oasis will be featured quite frequently in the magazine. Overall, the contents page is simple and laid out well; it looks professional and sticks with the 'expensive look' of Q. The colour scheme also fits with the rest of the magazine Q's iconography red, white, black and gold.