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Editing Portfolio: Dec/Jan edition of 247 Magazine

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The December & January issue of 247 Magazine is out and  we’re feeling festive at 247 Towers and hope you are too? If not, grab a mince pie and your mulled beverage of choice, head to www.247magazine.co.uk where you can read the magazine online (although if you live in the South West grab a copy at pubs, clubs, bars and bangin’ shops) and immerse yourself in our seasonal fashion (p17), Christmas gift guide (p20) and New Years Eve event round-up (p8). Bah, humbug? Feel free to ignore our yuletide spirit and just enjoy all our usual features: music reviews (p22), style (p16), food (p25) and features with snow/skate/surf star Stefani Nerding (p14), The Voice’s Adam Isaac (p10), Welsh post-hardcore band; Funeral For A Friend (p12) and local soft soul acoustic singer; Alice Watts (p24). Lastly if you’re looking for a great night out over the forthcoming months, be it a gig or club night, check out our comprehensive gig guide at the back of the mag. Have a great time!

Here are some sample spreads from the Dec/Jan issue:

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Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: Oct/Nov issue of 247 Magazine

I’ve put lots of goodies in the October/November issue of 247 Magazine, which is out now – free to pick up in bars, clubs and shops in the South West and also to read online here. Our cover star, Cornish skateboarder, Matthew Perham talks to us about the South West scene, his trademark ticks and favorite skate spots and longevity within the sport. We’ve also got interviews with Irish rockers; A Plastic Rose, successful local DJ & producer; Phat Chex and punk rock giants; Gallows. This month’s icy fashion shoot is well worth a look too, if you’re after some hot threads to keep the cold weather out. Here are a few sample spreads from this month’s issue:

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Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: 247 Magazine – Diamond Jubilee Special

This month, 247 Magazine, the South West leading music and lifestyle guide, which I edit, takes on a new look – bolder, fresher and funkier than before. As well as the redesign, this month the magazine is themed around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – after all  60 years of The Queen’s reign deserves some recognition! Why not have a read of the magazine online here – as well as all of our Jubilee goodies, we’ve got some great features for you: South West lovers, The Pigeon Detectives talk to us about their tour this month, we interview Grime MC and rapper; Wretch 32 and we meet singer/songwriter; Jack Wallen who’s first gig was supporting James Morrison. Don’t miss our feature on breakdancing in the South West either.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio…April Edition of 247 Magazine

Spring has settled in and summer is definitely on it’s merry way – it’s festival season! And the sunny South West is certainly the best place to live in to enjoy it…This month’s 247 Magazine features a 20-page festival is bursting full of homegrown festivals, as well as a few worth travelling for, if you’re so inclined. From independent festivals like Leopallooza and Beautiful Days through to big shebangs like Boardmasters and local one-days we’ve got it all covered. Grab a beer and a red pen and decide which ones you’re up for! Strapped for cash? Read our guide to doing festivals for free and enter all the ticket comps we’re running at www.247magazine.co.uk. Read the April edition online here.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: March’s 247 Magazine

There is so much going on in the South West this month, it was tough gig deciding what to put in 247: the region’s biggest and best lifestyle magazine.  Lots of big acts are visiting our sunny shores this month – we interviewed covers stars; Noah and the Whale, met Southampton rockers; Band of Skulls and had a good old chin wag with hugely popular sing/songwriter; Maverick Sabre. As Always, we’ve got loads of home grown talent for you too – see our interview with Devon hip-hoppers; The Breaks Collective, meet Falmouth-based singer/songwriter Sarah RK and check out the work of Truro-based photographer, Jessica Augarde, in this month’s retro-inspired fashion shoot. We’ve got all the usual music reviews, action sport, food, culture, film and music listings too.

If you live in the South West pick up a free copy from a range of shops, bars, pubs and clubs, or, if not, read online here.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: Dec/Jan issue of 247 Magazine

The bumper December/January edition of 247 Magazine is out now – if you live in the South West England grab a free copy from shops, bars, pubs and clubs, or if you’re further afield read it online here.

After avoiding the premature Christmas hysteria last month, we’re full of festive joy at 247 towers this month – we’ve brought the office dog a Santa hat… So, how are you going to celebrate this year? Giving? Check out our gift ideas, although anything from this month’s fashion shoot would do too! Going out or stuck with what to do for NYE? Head straight to our listings guide, with over 500 gigs and club nights listed you’re sure to find something to tickle your fancy! We’ve packed the magazine with as much content as possible this month – all your monthly favourites, plus interviews with Seth Lakeman, Kate McGill, Mr.Scuff, The Unthanks, Mark Nichols and Plymouth’s Olympic Snowboarder; Dan Wakeham.

Here are a few sample spreads: 

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Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: November’s 247 Magazine

I’m lucky enough to be the editor of the South West’s best lifestyle publication: 247 magazine. Fancy a look? Read the whole issue online at www. 247magazine.co.uk.

This month at 247 towers, we’ve been refusing to participate in premature Christmas activities and besides we’ve been far too busy getting to know up-and-coming South West bands, Melosa and The Rise. We also interview the endearing Josh T Pearson and the Iration Steppas, as well as Faltown founder and all round brilliant skateboarder, Alex Brinnen. Add into the mix our opinion of the regions best Mexican restaurants, graffiti inspired fashion shot and all the listings of the best events taking place this month and I hope you’ll agree it’s a killer issue.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: September’s 247 Magazine

September marks the end of the summer and the start of the very busy autumn gig season alongside the return of thousands of students back to the South West. In our latest issue of 247 Magazine we follow the story of a homeless man signed up to release his music. We chat to The Maccabee’s ahead of their Exeter gig, speak to Totnes based Cosmo Jarvis about this new album out this month, homegrown rock trio, The Subways who play in Falmouth in mid Sept and finally, last but no least, Metronomy, the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize nominee’s and latest success story to come out of the South west. They have two homecoming gigs in September, and 247 Magazine is proud to support them and play it’s part in getting them to finally play in Totes and Torquay.

Finally, to guide the new student faces coming to the region, we have our annual student guide, highlighting the best places to go, things to do and generally get the best out of the area. Alongside our monthly listings guide, our September issue is bursting at the seams – check out the online version here.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: August’s 247 Magazine

August in the South West of England means a number of things to us, tourists, mega busy roads, hot days on secret beaches/surf spots away from the crowds, BBQ’s with mates, parties in clubs and after parties fields and the mother on all music festivals – Boardmasters which rolls into Newquay this month. This issue we caught up with one of the headliners last month (Fatboy Slim) and this month we follow that with a chat to the boys in Bombay Bicycle Club ahead of their appearance at the two day festival at Watergate Bay, Newquay. We also catch up with Ginger, DJ Demonise and have a whole host of goodies to give away include tents and tickets to Watchet Live, Ivylive and Grandmaster Flash in early Sept. For our Fashion, we head to the park and if your at a loose end, we have over 500 listings of things and places to go out to throughout the month, so you have no excuse to stay in! Read the magazine online at www.247magazine.co.uk

 

Rachael Sharpe
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