How to create a professional EPK

Your EPK (Electronic Press Kit) is your musician's CV. It's the document that bookers, journalists, and labels look at before responding to you.

A bad EPK = ignored email. A great EPK = open door.

What is an EPK?

An EPK is a digital press kit that brings together everything a music professional needs to know about you:

• Who you are
• What you do
• What it sounds and looks like
• How to reach you

Essential elements

1. Biography

Prepare three versions:

• Short (50 words): For social media and concert programs
• Medium (150 words): For the EPK and booking applications
• Long (300+ words): For press and interviews

Writing rules:

• Write in the third person ("The band X..." not "We are...")
• Lead with the most impactful info (not "Founded in 2019 in London...")
• Mention key achievements: notable gigs, streams, awards, collaborations
• End with the current project (upcoming album, tour, etc.)

2. Photos

You need:

• 1 portrait photo (square format, Spotify profile style)
• 1 horizontal promo photo (16:9, for banners and articles)
• 2-3 live photos (show your stage energy)

Technical specs:

• Minimum resolution: 300 dpi for print, 72 dpi for web
• Format: JPG (photos) or PNG (logos)
• Size: at least 2000px on the longest side
• Photo credit mandatory

3. Music

• 2-3 representative tracks (not your entire discography)
• Streaming links: Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud
• 1 downloadable track (MP3 320kbps or WAV)
• If possible: 1 live video (even a smartphone is fine if the sound is good)

4. Technical information

• Tech rider: list of equipment needed on stage
• Stage plot: layout of musicians and gear
• Set duration: format(s) offered (30min, 45min, 1h, 1h30)
• Number of musicians on stage

5. Links and contacts

• Website / artist page
• Social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok)
• Booking email (dedicated, not your personal email)
• Phone number (optional)

Best practices

Recommended format

• PDF: 4-6 pages max, clean design
• Web page: private or public URL (easier to update)
• File size: < 10 MB for email sending

What to avoid

• Blurry or low-resolution photos
• A 3-page bio
• Every song since your debut
• Superlatives ("the best band in the scene")
• Cluttered design

Create your EPK with Timbry

Timbry includes an automatic EPK generator that compiles:

• Your bio and photos from your artist profile
• Your best tracks with streaming links
• Your stats (streams, gigs completed)
• Your tech rider and stage plot
• A professional design in your project's colors

Advantage: your EPK stays current because it syncs with your Timbry dashboard.