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Notable achievements
In your presentation kit, it's essential to highlight the successes you're proud of to demonstrate how hard you've worked. Not only that, but it shows that other people recognize that hard work, too. Some examples include (but aren't limited to) things like:
Any chart success or streaming milestones.
Industry awards, songwriting indian email list contests or local music awards.
Positive reviews or articles from reputable music publications, blogs, or websites. (Include quotes!)
Radio broadcasts.
Collaborations.
Synchronization licenses.
…and much more! If there is something you are particularly proud of, please share it.
Technical Rider
If you play a lot of live shows and tour a lot, you may need to include a technical clause. This includes any setup requirements, sound preferences, upload and download details, or any other technical requirements you may have to ensure your show runs as smoothly as possible.
Some extra tips and tricks…
Make sure you dump all of this into a PDF, so that whoever you send it to can easily view it offline. You should also update your press kit as often as you can with any new information as you progress in your career. Whether you release new music or get press or new recognition, make sure to include all of this in your electronic press kit as you continue to grow as an artist.
The kit is often overlooked by emerging artists, but it’s still an important part of the business. It presents you as a committed professional, a serious candidate for big opportunities, and it can also attract the attention of people across the industry. Easy to share and highly accessible from anywhere in the world, you never know whose lap it might fall into… or what opportunities might arise from something as simple as a killer press kit.