Future is the biggest guitar and music-making publisher in the UK. We continue to lead the market through innovation. In 2011 Guitarist launched its first fully interactive iPad edition on Apple Newsstand – Guitarist Deluxe Edition – featuring tutorials, HD photography and video.
Rhythm maintains its position as the UK’s number one drumming magazine, enjoying a fresh new look and also launching its first app. Computer Music’s iPhone app has over 350,000 downloads, with a series of new apps launching to meet consumer interest.
MusicRadar.com, our flagship music-making website, attracts over twelve million page views a month. In 2011 MusicRadar launched MusicRadar On Demand, in conjunction with LeapingBrain, selling video tutorials online.
Our music-listening brands Classic Rock and Metal Hammer continue to evolve and expand. In 2011 Classic Rock pioneered a series of successful, ground-breaking, collectable fanpacks – matching new studio albums from iconic artists like Blondie and Slash with exclusive bespoke behind-the-scenes magazines, retailing on the newsstand at a premium price. Also Cooper: Welcome 2 My Nightmare was first delivered as an interactive iPad app as well.
Classic Rock also produces AOR specials whilst Prog has become a highly respected title in its own right. Metal Hammer has launched its first fanpack, Metal Hammer Presents: Machine Head, and also celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011 with a special edition of the magazine.
Metal Hammer also runs the hugely successful Golden Gods Awards in the UK while the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards goes from strength to strength. And, in social media, Metal Hammer now has over 380,000 Facebook fans.
Magazines/Digital Editions:
UK
- Classic Rock
- Computer Music
- Future Music
- Guitar Techniques
- Guitarist
- Metal Hammer
- Prog
- Rhythm
- Total Guitar
AUS
- Guitarist
Websites
Events:
- Classic Rock Roll of Honour
- Classic Rock Tours
- Hammerfest
- High Voltage Festival
- Metal Hammer Golden Gods
- Metal Hammer Live Tours
Please contact chris.ingham@futurenet.com (music-listening) or stuart.anderton@futurenet.com (music-making) for more information.