Below we will give you some ideas on building your Band Press Kit. This
Sample Band Press Kit Template or Music Press Kit should help your band, garage
band, indie rock band, or music act build a successful Press Kit. Press
Kits are a valuable tool for booking gigs and shows in your area. Remember
this is just a sample press kit outline to give your band some ideas to
hopefully point you in the right direction. Always include your contact or
booking information when ever possible on as many pages of your press kit as you
can. Include your booking contact information on your Band Demo CD as well
just in case it gets separated from your band press kit. Your band does
not have to include all the info listed but the more information you give to the
club booker the better. For more information on what content to include in
your press kit try our Press Kit Tips Page.
The Press Kit sample outline below is meant for the band on the budget who
would like to save money and produce their own press kit. Try using a
computer word processor. You should be able to scan in images and
newspaper clippings on most any word processor application. Be inventive
and produce your music press kit as cost effectively as you can without losing
quality. The more professional the band and how it represents itself, the
better your chance of getting the gig. It's a good idea to include most of
the information within the press kit in your band website as well. Some
bands have electronic press kits included in their website.
Online Band Press Kits may also include most of the information below.
Also, if your band webmaster has the knowledge, it may be a good idea to include
song sound bytes, band video clips, and links to current shows booked in your
electronic press kit or online press kit.
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Band Press Kit Sample Outline
Cover Letter - Let them know why
you're sending the Press Kit (optional for local clubs and pubs)
Band Press Kit Cover Page
Band Bio Or Artist Bio Page
Band Photos Or Band Pictures -
8X10 Black in White is usually industry standard
Music Equipment Page Including PA and Lighting
Information
Booking Page / Band Contact Information
Demo CD or Demo Tape -
3 or 4 Songs Only.
Song List / Gig Sheet - Let the
club know where you have been gigging on your gig sheet
Lyrics Sheet - (Optional)
Usually only needed For Demo CD Submissions to Record Co.'s
Newspaper Clippings - Copies of
newspaper clippings including Band Show Reviews and CD Demo Reviews
Band Business Card - Try using a
word processor - most have business card templates
Envelope - Try to make it stand
out from other bands
For more Press Kit Tips and information on each
of the item above click this link.
