The target audience of Backstage magazine is primarily male students aged 18 who enjoy going to metal, pop punk, and post hardcore concerts. They are often quite musical themselves and play instruments like guitar or drums, with music being very important to them. They also like new technology to enhance their music experience, partying with friends, drinking, and playing video games on consoles.

1. Audience Evaluation
Male – 56%
Female – 44%
Median – 18
Student – 60%
ABC1 – 57%
Readers of Backstage enjoy going to
metal/pop punk/post hardcore
concerts and listening to bands such as
Of Mice & Men and Sleeping With
Sirens. They are usually quite
musical, playing an instrument such as
guitar or drums and music tends to be
the most important aspect of their life.
They like new technology that can
make their experience of music better
such as new ipods etc. They enjoy
partying with their friends and
drinking. They also like to play on
games consoles such as Xbox’s or PS3’s.