Create A Successful Press Kit
Press Kit Cover - The cover of your press kit should introduce your indie band and tell the venue or booking agent what type of music you play. It should display your band Logo in and Eye catching and to the point manner. Always add your contact information whenever possible. Include your Name, Band Name, Phone number, Address, E-mail address, Website URL, and any other contact info necessary.
Musicians Bio Page - Introduce your band or indie music act, tell your genre of music, names of the members, specific info about your band or style of music, how many people in the act, name some quality clubs that you have played, and what areas or cities do you perform. Does your act have a sound guy for live performances or will the venue need to provide one? Does your band have lights or a light show? Highlight this information and any key characteristics about your act. Include your Fan Base, (Do you have one?). Are you a Tribute band, Original band, Acoustic act? Remember in most cases for your band to make money or get another gig at a club, you must bring in people to see the show. So if you don't have a fan base, Reflect upon how you will promote the show on your website, or send flyers to the venue. If you just want to get your bands foot in the door, the best bet is to try open mic nights, and leave your press kit for the owner for possible future gigs.
Band Photo - Get some Professional 8x10's taken of your act. The better the Picture quality, the better. If you can not afford professional taken pictures, blow up some of your best band pics to 8x10. Smaller individual shots of band members could be displayed,with instruments they play etc.
Equipment - List the types of equipment your band uses and will bring to the club/venue. Include Brand names, wattage of amps, whether you have a PA system, Mics, etc. If you don't own a PA, target clubs that have there own PA. But, be aware that you need someone to run the PA, so find out what they charge for their sound guy or sound tech, and whether you can bring your own. Does your band have lights and someone to run them too? All this info should be included in your equipment page of your press kit.