AC/DC's Angus Young will be the first cover star of the new-look Q after he agreed for the first time in decades to be studio photographed in his iconic schoolboy uniform. The cover story is the first major interview the band has given in eight years.
The relaunch comes after Q retained the top spot as the biggest-selling music monthly in the first half of 2008, despite having lost 17,000 sales, or 13.1% of its circulation year on year, according to the latest ABCs.
The title had an average sale of 113,174 copies in the first half of 2008. Most music and entertainment titles suffered heavy declines over the period.
A number of features are being introduced to the magazine, including The Q Challenge, The Q Hero, Rock 'n' Roll Travel and My Collection, in which musicians or celebrities talk about their special collections.
Music remains at the core of the magazine, with the Q 50 - the month's essential 50 tracks - and Q Review delivering the information about new releases.
The revamped title will also place greater emphasis on other forms of entertainment, including films, books, radio and gadgets via an all-new entertainment section.
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