Our playground

nicko_21 · 06-21-2008, 05:53 AM

My friend and I were contemplating creating an australian magazine kinda similar to concrete wave, focussed mainly on longboarding and some other events etc. it would only be a small thing probably A5 in size. The name we've come up with is Our Playground... Probably needs improving.
At this stage were just seeing if its feasible but were wondering if anyone here would like to contribute with articles every now and then.
Also would you guys actually read something like this and perhaps distribute it among your friends?
It'll also be quarterly so we have plenty of time to get it done. We also have good family connections with printers who could probably do the first few batches free. Any input would be appreciated.

Cheers

melifont monk · 06-21-2008, 08:35 AM

if your interested i'm a photographer and a long term rider...tech fan and big mouth...i'd love to contribute: write/flicks/etc...i'm sure that it'd have a following.

let us know how it progresses.

nicko_21 · 06-21-2008, 05:54 PM

sweet well at least thats one person
My friends mum is also a graphic design lecturer and a photographer so we wont have many issues with layout or camera quality.

pino · 06-21-2008, 06:03 PM

i'd send in pics and whatnot

wardlarson · 06-21-2008, 06:15 PM

i can write features and opinion pieces and photograph, and i have extensive graphic design background. i can make a web site or something. let me know.

applesnacks · 06-21-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nicko_21

My friend and I were contemplating creating an australian magazine kinda similar to concrete wave, focussed mainly on longboarding and some other events etc. it would only be a small thing probably A5 in size. The name we've come up with is Our Playground... Probably needs improving.
At this stage were just seeing if its feasible but were wondering if anyone here would like to contribute with articles every now and then.
Also would you guys actually read something like this and perhaps distribute it among your friends?
It'll also be quarterly so we have plenty of time to get it done. We also have good family connections with printers who could probably do the first few batches free. Any input would be appreciated.

Cheers

we'd really like some feedback on who would read this, and we'd be happy to put in pictures of your quiver/deck into it also some good riding pics, and a section thats kinda like letters to the editor, but hopefully with a less corny name. its not going to be entirely based on long boarding, but mostly so. some people from adelaide would be highly appreciated aswell, some input on local events and such.

dhwa1 · 06-21-2008, 06:43 PM

i would read this and as well as help.

nicko_21 · 06-21-2008, 07:40 PM

sweet thats about 5 or 6 that are willing to help
It seems like theres enough interest for this to go ahead so well plan it a bit more and get back to you guys via this thread when there are any developments.

ricardonz · 06-21-2008, 10:12 PM

Would you be interested in any Kiwi stuff? I'd read & contribute for sure if there was.

nicko_21 · 06-21-2008, 10:46 PM

Yeah definately Kiwi's are all welcome that would help broaden our readers a bit too.

A-Drain · 06-21-2008, 11:15 PM

I'd stock it in the shop and send a copy with every mail order I did too. I'd also be willing to contribute where I can.

Cheers

A-Drain

nicko_21 · 06-22-2008, 12:07 AM

That would probably be the best help of all if you could put it in with every order. Thanks

Metallic Scribbler · 06-22-2008, 02:39 AM

Well i am another tassie boy but i can contribute photos. Sounds like a top idea that is for sure!

nicko_21 · 06-22-2008, 03:12 AM

Yeah that sounds great, pictures will play a big part in this magazine as we want to make it really entertaining visually.
The more the merrier

leadfoot · 06-22-2008, 03:54 AM

Yeah I can help a bit.
Id like to write something.

melifont monk · 06-22-2008, 04:05 AM

^^^
same, i always seem to have something to say...for good or bad...

Metallic Scribbler · 06-22-2008, 04:08 AM

Word!! Somtimes we have to breakout the gaffer tape and he still doesnt shut up!!

melifont monk · 06-22-2008, 04:16 AM

hey kobe.

you love me.

odowie · 06-22-2008, 04:54 AM

this is a freakin sweet idea

me and my mates would definitely read it. cant wait

leighgriffiths · 06-22-2008, 06:26 AM

yeah i'm slowly gathering photos. got a few good ones this weekend that i'll throw up on one of the aussie threads. and depending on how well the magazine idea goes, a complementary DVD might be an idea aswell. i always take my video camera out on sessions, so this year i have so far recorded about 2hrs worth of footage. lots more sessions to come, especially with a boost in rider numbers.