Tag: lifestyle

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: September’s 247 Magazine

Ah, September. Freshers month. It always makes me think of starting my degree at Falmouth College of Arts and all the drinking that lay ahead of me…If you’re kicking off your studies this month and are new to the  South West region be sure to check out the student guide I’ve put together online at www.247magazine.co.uk – you’ll be the cool kid who knows where to go. Bound to help you score. In other news…we have a fab issue for you this month, packed full of the usual music reviews, gig and club listings, fashion, food and fun you’ve come to expect. Highlights this month are our interview with super hot cover star, Delilah, and our catch-up with South West heroes and festival veterans, Reef, before they headline the Festival of Sport later on this month in West Cornwall. Click here to read the magazine online.

Sample spreads from the September’s 247 Magazine

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Rachael Sharpe

Editing Portfolio: June’s 247 Magazine

The weather is fabulous and it’s festival season – what’s not to be happy about? Take a look at the June edition of 247 Magazine, feature it’s new redesign look, here – if the illustration on the contents page by Mole Brown doesn’t make you crack a smile, nothing will. Feeling sunny? Check out our fab fashion shoot featuring South West based label, Kuccia. Need some new sunnies? See our pick of the bunch in Retail Therapy and summer wouldn’t be summer without some new tunes so be sure to check out our music reviews too. Of course we’ve got a host of features lined up for you to – we meet rad BMXer Scott Hamlin and give you our pick of ways to get some exercise without the gym too. Also this month, we catch up with Northern Irish rock trio, Ash, ahead of their Exeter gig. So there is just enough time to pack your wellies or sun cream and get off to Leopallooza festival – see you there maybe?

About 247 Magazine

247 Magazine was launched in April 2000, targeting 18-30 yr olds living and working in Devon and Cornwall and has rapidly grown to become the most popular free music and lifestyle magazine of it’s type in the region. It’s online reach also includes Bristol, Bath and South Wales as well as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

The magazine is available FREE, from over 1,500 retail outlets, or you can download a copy from www.247magazine.co.uk. Over 75,000 people read each issue in each area each month, regarding it is essential reading for finding out what’s happening, and planning where to go out to each month.

247 Magazine is now the indispensable music and lifestyle guide for 18-30 yr olds throughout the South West region.

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

New series in Photography Monthly magazine

 

I’ve kicked off the New Year with a brand new monthly series in Photography Monthly magazine. Each month I’ll spend a day  shadowing a professional photographer at work to gain an insight into their unique vision and how they translate that into an image. This month I hit central London with street photographer David Solomons, who has the enviable ability to see the unusual in the everyday and to capture those fleeting moments that make memorable pictures.

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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: October’s 247 Magazine

Autumn is approaching fast, no that you’d know it by the crazy weather recently. This issue we lead with a feature on a band very close to our hearts – Crazy Arm. We must declare a vested interest as two members of the band work for the magazine, but outside of that, they truly deserve a big up as they are on the verge of something big… Elsewhere, we talk to the biggest Drum and Bass DJ in the UK, Andy C, about his new Alive tour and show, we also catch up with US hip hop group, Ugly Duckling, before they appear in Exeter and Plymouth, and we also interview original prankster, Steve-O, and the excellent Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Add in all the usual fashion, art and listings info, and there you have it, your monthly helping of 247 Magazine, go forth and read it here.

 

Rachael Sharpe
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