{"id":8799,"date":"2015-08-17T15:21:33","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T20:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/?p=8799"},"modified":"2022-11-25T14:16:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T20:16:25","slug":"how-to-create-an-epk-for-your-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiotheme.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-epk-for-your-band\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an EPK for Your Band"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you’re working to book gigs<\/a>, you’ll most likely be asked for an EPK by promoters, managers, and talent scouts. An E<\/strong>lectronic P<\/strong>ress K<\/strong>it is basically a resume for musicians, or a way for the people interested in booking you to quickly tell if you or your band may be a good fit for their event or venue. Booking managers see tons of EPKs, so you\u2019ll want to be sure that yours is optimized to accurately represent your band very quickly.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to create an EPK that will get your band noticed. <\/p>\n

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What should you include in an EPK?<\/h2>\n

Biography<\/h3>\n

Your band\u2019s biography doesn\u2019t need to be a complete history of each member\u2019s life, but it should be longer than the bio on your website<\/a>. Your website bio is meant to create interest and provide an emotional connection for fans. Your EPK bio should interest booking agents and members of the media. Try to give the reader a feel for the personality of your band and the kind of music you play. This gives a potential booker a good idea as to whether or not you\u2019d be a fit, while giving a journalist a little more information if they are writing an article on you. Be sure to rework this on a frequent basis to include things like album releases and tour announcements.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Gigs<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not likely that a venue booker will travel across town to see you play before he decides to book you, but it\u2019s nice to give him the opportunity. Booking managers also like to see where you play. The fact that other venues are booking you is a great credibility builder, so it\u2019s a good idea to include a link to a list of past gigs<\/a> too. <\/p>\n

High quality photos<\/h3>\n

Promotional photos are a great way to separate your band from others. They show a commitment to professionalism and provide a humanistic quality that gives the viewer an idea of who you are as a band. Bonus points if you have additional galleries of live photos<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Videos and recordings<\/h3>\n

Live recordings go a long way in the eyes (and ears) of a booker. Studio quality music can be deceptive, while high quality video or sound recordings of live performances give a great example of your energy and sound. Live recordings are ideal, but it\u2019s better to have some kind of demo than streaming<\/a> nothing at all. <\/p>\n

Reviews or testimonials<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve gotten any sort of press, you\u2019ll want to pull out the best quotes and make sure to include them in your EPK. If you don\u2019t have quotes or reviews from the media, you can still include testimonials from venue owners or event sponsors. Just be sure to choose reviews or testimonials that actually give details on your music and performance style. Stay away from the generic stuff like \u201cThese guys are great!\u201d<\/p>\n

Contact information<\/h3>\n

This one should be obvious, but you\u2019ll want to be certain that person you\u2019re trying to get a gig with is able to easily find your contact information. Make things as easy as possible for them by placing your contact info directly into your EPK. Don\u2019t expect them to dig through old call logs or emails to pursue you.<\/p>\n

Pro-Tip<\/strong>: You should create several different versions of your EPK for different kinds of shows. Tailoring your photos, biography, and recordings to fit the venue or event you’re attempting to book can greatly increase your chances of winning the gig. Some examples of the different types of EPKs you can have are ones specifically create for: <\/p>\n