How to Create a Press Kit for a Band

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Tip 1 - How to Make a Band Press Kit

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Linda Siniscal | permalink

Music groups often hire a manager or managing company to help them get booked in venues or even get record deals. If a band/artist is just starting out, sometimes a single member of the band (or the artist) is designated as the contact or...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Band-Press-Kit ^[1]

Tip 2 - 7 Essential Elements for your Band’s Digital Press Kit

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Emilie Lety - Adams | permalink

Your digital press kit offers an at-a-glance view of your music, videos, press and more. Here are the 7 essential elements to include in your digital press kit.

For further reading: https://bandzoogle.com/blog/7-essential-elements-for-your-band-s-digital-press-kit ^[2]

Tip 3 - Why You Don't Need a Press Kit, Pt. 1: How to Book Your Band in the Age of Email - DIY Musician Blog

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeffrey Mullen | permalink

What is a press kit—and why don’t I need one? A press kit is a collection of materials that you used to have to send to journalists, bookers, and other industry professionals when you wanted to get a gig, press coverage, management deal, etc. Once upon a time, bands would spend hundreds to thousands of …

For further reading: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-promotion/why-you-dont-need-a-press-kit-pt-1-how-to-book-your-band-in-the-age-of-email/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - A&R Tips: The Art Of The Press Kit - MTT - Music Think Tank

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anthony Coscia | permalink

If every artist, band or group represents it’s own brand, and must be sold as such to th...

For further reading: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/ar-tips-the-art-of-the-press-kit.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - EPK | Electronic Press Kit | Sonicbids

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bolette Christoffersen | permalink

The Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit is the #1 preferred EPK of promoters and booking agents worldwide. Create your EPK Today!

For further reading: http://www.sonicbids.com/electronic-press-kit/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - EPK - Electronic Press Kit

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Neville Emerson | permalink

The ReverbNation Press Kit is the world's leading EPK. This Electronic Press Kit lets venues and promoters see your photos, hear your music, and even see your fan demographics.
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For further reading: https://www.reverbnation.com/band-promotion/press_kit ^[6]