research for magazine adverts

There is a black and white colour scheme for this tour poster. The name of the band is in big bold white letter agasint the black background which makes it stand out, 'plus special guests is underneath in smaller letters but still bold as it is less important. An image of the band is underneath the name of the band so it shows who they are the image looks as if they dont know its being took but are having a good time, this might convince people to go because if the photos shows them having a good time they might think the concert is going to be like this to. On the poster they advertise a new single stating when it will be out, this may mean that there is soon to be a new album for the tour, also in captitals letters underneath is the band website, where fans may be able to find out for about the band and tour. The right hand side shows all the tour venues with the venue in big letters so if people are looking to find if they are in a city near them its easy to see. It alsos gives the date and indivual phone numbers so fans can book tickets straight from the venue, or can phone up or visit the ticket hotline website.

The purple background is bright and stands out, the name of the band is bold, white and big and underneath is 'plus special guests' in black which is still information that the reader may want but it not as important as the name of the band. The image looks fun and bright which might show that this is what he tour is like. Underneath shows the dates for the tour it says october first which shows the month the band is playing, it then sayings the dates in which they are playing at each venue, the city it in bold white writing so this stands out to the audience as it will be the first thing they look for to see if they are playing where they live. The information on how to buy the tickets is in smaller writing but still bold and stands out agasint the purple background. The bands website is in white and at the bottom, the white again stands out to the reader.

This tour poster is quite simple but the image at the top is quite bright due to what they are wearing, the image also looks like doll models of the band which makes it interesting. The name of the band is at the top in black capital letters which stand out against the white background. The city which they are playing at is in bold black letters which stand out so the reader can see where straight away. Above the days and date there is the month which shows when they are playing and it laid out easy to read, the phone number is smaller but still readable. The band website, phone number and ticket website is at the bottom of the poster as it is the last thing the reader will look at, and also says ‘ALBUM ‘WALL OF ARMS’’ which is telling the audience what album and songs the tour is based on.