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Theresa
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11 months ago

Make your Electronic Press Kit with Dropbox 📂🎸🎵

The summer festival season may seem like months away, but musicians, listen up 🎤🎸: it’s time to act now! You might be wondering, how do I get my music into the ears of the festival promoter? 🎧🎟️

The answer lies in crafting an outstanding electronic press kit, or EPK ✨. Think of it as your golden ticket to festival gigs! Plus, Dropbox is the perfect platform to store and share all your or your band's material, ensuring you have everything at your fingertips to secure those coveted slots.

Your EPK is not just a collection of documents; it’s your artist resume or CV, showcasing your unique talent, distinctive style, and unwavering professionalism in one polished package 🤩.

To help you stand out from the crowd, here’s a checklist ✅ of what you need to include to get noticed. You can save or print this checklist (I made this for you by using Dropbox Paper):

Now that you’ve gathered your materials, it’s time to organize them in Dropbox for a professional, shareable EPK.

  1. Create a Folder Name it something professional and clear, like “[YourArtistName]EPK.”

  2. Organize Files by Category Use subfolders for photos, music, videos, press, and bio materials. This makes it easy for promoters to find exactly what they need.

  3. Optimize File Names Use clear, professional file names like “[YourName]Bio.pdf” or “[SongTitle]LivePerformance.mp4.

  4. Share the Folder Link Set permissions to “view only” to ensure your files are secure. You can even customize the link name for an extra touch of professionalism.

Now that you have the ultimate EPK checklist 🎶, it’s time to put it into action 🚀. Start building or refining your EPK today, store it securely on Dropbox, and share it with confidence 📢. This is your chance to stand out  and land those gigs 🌟🎸.

Do you have any tips or tricks for creating an EPK that gets noticed? Or maybe you’ve used Dropbox to share your EPK and it led to an amazing opportunity 🎉🎶? We’d love to hear your stories and advice 💙. Share them in the comments and inspire other artists to chase their dreams 🎵.

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