The main image i used on my front cover, was the photo I edited. The main colours in this image are pink and orange, which is what I followed through to be my house style, I used these colours to emphasise the orange band around her neck. I also felt the colours, in a way, addressed the target audience as the pink would relate to the young girls, of whom are the main target audience as the written contents of the magazine would mainly interest them. However, I used the orange as well so that the secondary audience of boys could be realised. Although the main person in the image is not using direct mode of address, her extended arm draws the reader to her face, so the readers are drawn to the picture in this way. 
The name of my magazine is called VOLUME to link into the music genre. It is known as masthead, as is the main logo of the magazine. The 'O' i have changed into a volume speaker as this relates to the name of the magazine, therefore will be understandable for the readers. Although I was originally going to call my magazine 'VIBE' i felt that 'VOLUME' fitted better with the purpose of the magazine. I also chose to do this so I could use the speaker idea as i felt that this would be a feature that would be remembered, and therefore recognisable to the audience.
I then added the website address on the V, as when the reader notices the logo, they will see this and be encouraged to look on the website for more information on festivals. The website would also be the main alternative place to find information on the magazine and a way to contact the magazine. The typography is white so that it stands out on the dark pink typography in the background. It also follows through with the colours used in the masthead.
I have used the strap line, in the top strip position on my front cover. I have placed it here as it would be noticeable to readers when looking at it. The soft orange colour also enables this to stand out. The wording of the top strip creates a connection between the audience by using the the personal pronoun YOUR, this establishes that the magazine is right for them and they must get it. By stating that it is a 'NO.1 FESTIVAL MAGAZINE' clearly denotes that it is the best magazine on the subject of 'festivals' which highlights the genre.
These two screenshots show the institutional aspects of the front cover. The issue number is fairly high which suggests its popularity, and a favourable magazine which will encourage readers to purchase. The barcode shows it available for sale in a shop. The two different currencies also emphasises the popularity as is available to purchase in countries within Europe. This would also suggest to the reader that the magazine would involve knowledge on festivals outside of the UK, and includes festivals in Europe eg. TomorrowLand and Sunset Fest. The date also adds to the institutional aspect of the magazine, as it acts as an indicator of how often it is published. It states the month which shows its a monthly magazine.
The puffs are positioned along the right third of the magazine. The puffs are the some of the main points within the magazine. They are put on the front cover to entice readers, as these are the supposed articles that would gain the most interest. The white typography makes them stand out on the darker coloured background. Sections of the words are also bolded to show they are key, they are all capitalised which will also make them stand out more.
The image below shows the main cover line. This is the main feature within the article, and also what my double page spread is on. 'Exclusive' is a tag word as it makes it seem like the one and only place to receive the highlights.'V FEST' is an abbreviation of Virgin Media Festival, which shows colloquial language has been used to fit in with the target audience, yet will still be understandable to them. The text is the largest across the whole page, which would immediately attract the audience as it will stand out to them. The typography is appropiate as it helps to make it stand out, as the colours used contrast with the background colours. The image on the right third related to the main cover line, which is made clear by the V festival logo superimposed on top of the image, creating a link between them. The image is made more obvious by the bright pink border around it which is the same house colour pink used for the masthead.
The image shows a section which is known as the bottom strip. The bottom strip contains some of the vitally important information. The strip is outlined by a white, making this stand out and noticeable. The typography is capitalised suggesting their importance. The dashes also show the separate articles. It is made clear that this stories are also within the magazine by the 'PLUS' text. The same font is used as the masthead, the font used is 'rainy days'. It is the font used throughout the magazine, so over time this would be recognisable to regular consumers, creating a significant font for VOLUME.
Also at the bottom of the front cover, a freebie is offered. This acts as yet another indicator for someone to buy the magazine, as there is a chance they will win something. This is put into a superimposed spikey shape, which immediately stands out. The colours also stand out adding to its enhancement on the page.
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