Rarely will artists get selected for every submission of theirs, but there are some things you can to maximize the effectiveness of the ones you make:

• Start by submitting to appropriate gig listings for yourself. Check out this article for tips on selecting the right gigs to submit to.

• Many opportunities on this site have custom questions that the promoter has requested artists to answer when submitting. The answers you write are seen by them directly, so remember to include proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation! Answer the questions thoroughly, and provide as much info as you can. There’s a reason why the promoter is asking!

• Keep your EPK up-to-date with all appropriate bio and performer info, your MP3s, performance requirements, photos. Especially if a promoter isn’t familiar with your music in advance, the content of your EPK is really what they’re going to consider when they make their selections. Many submissions are not selected because artists neglect to update the calendars in their EPKs. Promoters depend on artists to update their EPKs to make sure they have the most up-to-date information about them when they make their decision. It can also give your submission an extra edge if you keep your EPK current with contact information.

• Follow up with your submission. The confirmation email the promoter sends to you once you’ve submitted gives you their preferred email address to contact them at. If you sent a paper press kit in the mail to a club, you’d call the talent booker to make sure they received it, right? Check out this article for tips on what to say.

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