The contents page for a music magazine follows typical conventions by using the publication's color scheme and listing bands alphabetically along with the page numbers they appear on. It also lists the main stories and articles under sub-headings, along with page numbers, and may include offers to incentivize magazine subscriptions.

1. Analysis of Professional Contents Pages The colour layout for the contents page is the same as the NME colours. Tells us the date it was issued Band index shows a list of all the bands/artists featured in alphabetical order and the page number that they feature on is next to the name Typical music magazine contents pages conventions have an offer of a free gift or a discount if you subscribe to the magazine Lists the main storys and articles along with the page numbers, is divided into different sub-headings. Signifies confidence as they feel they have the no.1 gig guide