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“Two turntables and a microphone” sounds catchy, but you’ll need something to plug them into. Don’t skimp on the Basic Requirements section of your EPK. Promoters want to see that you’ve put some thought into a comprehensive list of requirements, if for no other reason than because it reflects your professionalism and experience. They may not be able to supply everything, but they’re concerned (just like you) about putting on the best show they can. (more…)

All Supersonic members have the option to upload a video to their EPK. The video has the ability to showcase just how good your act is.

Many artists use their video to show a single song or a clip of a song being played live. This is a good indicator of what a promoter can expect to see if they book you for a live show at their venue. Other artists use a montage of video clips from different performances to get across the notion that they have not only talent, but also consistency. (more…)

It’s all about presentation and conveying who you are as an artist. Choosing a good color combination for your EPK is worth spending some time on: After all, you want people to read it, and the wrong combination of colors can make that painful – sometimes physically. We don’t expect you to go to art school just to learn color theory for your EPK, but be sure to find something that’s easy to look at, while also being distinctive. (more…)

The Set List section of your EPK is the best place to show the versatility and breadth of your work. For performers, speakers and songwriters alike, this area is highly valuable. Have a repertoire of over 350 jazz standards? Talk about it here. You can play every B-side that Journey has ever released? That’s noteworthy. And if you’re a bar band, be sure to let everyone know you can knock out “Freebird” every time it gets shouted out. (more…)

It’s nice to tell everyone how great you are, but it’s even better if you can show how great other people say you are. And if those people happen to get paid to figure out which bands and artists really are great, all the better. You can upload as many as 10 Press Reviews to your EPK, and believe us, promoters want to see them. Put up all the good ones you have. (more…)

People like to see what you and your band look like — it’s that simple. With an EPK, you have two main ways to grab attention: sound and sight. Make sure they’re both worth the time. To get started, go to Edit My EPK and select the Media Files tab. (more…)