Creating a press kit when you're just starting out in music (simple guide)

Don't have many gigs yet?

No problem.

👉 You can still create an effective press kit.

And above all: you should.

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The problem when you're starting out

Many artists think:

• “I don't have enough content”
• “I'm not ready”

👉 Result: they do nothing

And they don't get gigs.

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What a booker really expects

Not a “perfect” project.

But:

• something clear
• proof that you can perform
• a minimum level of professionalism

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What you can include even as a beginner

🎥 1. A live video (even a simple one)

• rehearsal recording
• live session
• concert clip

👉 The important thing = seeing you play

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🧠 2. A simple bio

No need to overdo it.

• style
• vibe
• project

👉 Read:
Write an impactful project bio

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📸 3. A few clean photos

Even on a small budget:

👉 do a simple but cohesive photo shoot

👉 Read:
Promotional photos for a band

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🎵 4. Your tracks

• 1 to 3 songs
• properly recorded

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📩 5. A contact

Always.

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Example of a simple, effective press kit

https://www.bandcopilot.com/demo/lena-rivers

👉 Not complicated.

But:

• clear
• structured
• effective

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Putting it into practice

Your goal:

👉 be immediately understandable

Not impressive.

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Mistakes to avoid

• waiting until you're “ready”
• trying to do too much
• copying big artists

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Go further

👉 Read:
How to find gigs when you're just starting out

👉 And also:
Create a professional press kit

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