Lesson 10 / 24 · 40–60 min · preparation time
Prepare your artist information pack
A compact artist pack makes it easier for someone to listen, describe your music or book you. It can be a simple page or clearly organised folder. Include information people can use immediately and keep large files behind optional download links.
Terms in this lesson
Artist pack / EPK
A concise set of biography, photos, music links and practical contact or booking information.
Work through it
- 1Refine your short biography and make a one-line introduction. Add your location only where useful, plus a working contact address.
- 2Choose two or three strong photographs and note the photographer credit and permission to use them. Prepare clearly labelled landscape and portrait versions if available.
- 3Add one excellent listening link, one representative performance video if you have it, and a current project description. Do not pad the pack with weak material.
- 4For live work, prepare your lineup, set length, stage/technical needs and booking contact. Test every link on a phone and ask a friend to find the contact details.
You are ready to move on when…
You can leave an application or outside reply pending. Record the next step before moving on.
Pack location / biography ready / photos and permissions / listening link / live details / missing item
Resources for this task
- MU: releasing your music Release guidance · free
- Bandcamp: Artist Guide Platform guide · free to read · selling fees apply
Further reading · Passman chapter references
Optional reading · Passman, 11th edition. Chapter 2: preparing to work with industry professionals.
Optional reading from the 11th edition (2023). No purchase needed. US legal context: use current UK sources for local procedures.
Next: Finish the profiles you actually need.
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