Music artist bio template free
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Top five tips for writing a band or musician’s biography
Whether you are a function band looking to book in more weddings, or a solo musician playing original material at music venues, at some point you’re going to need to summarise who is in your band, and what you’re about. You’ll probably have to send this information to a music industry contact, and so it could be very important to your act’s future.
A great biography should offer the reader everything they might need or want to read about your act, in a clear format.
Ideally, you should aim to have several versions of your bio, ready to go at any time. They should all be different lengths, and optimised for wherever they might be needed. In this blog, we offer you our top tips on how to write a great band biography…
1. Prepare different lengths
Chances are, you’ll need various different versions of your biography available, depending on the situation. For example, a magazine feature is going to need more information than your facebook bio. Having three versions (a short, medium and full-le
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How To Write A Brilliant Band Bio
Band Bios Are The Undisputed Worst.
Bands hate writing them almost as much as other people hate reading them. According to recent estimates, 99% of amateur band bios are 5+ paragraphs of long, useless, cringe-worthy filler.
Before we dive in, I’d like to state for the record that I recommend having someone outside of your band write your bio: ideally someone who has read plenty of other band bios, like a music writer, publicist, or someone who works or has worked in music promotion. The hope here is that whoever you choose to do this possesses two things that you might not:
1. A strong understanding of the purpose and function of band bios.
2. An outsider’s perspective on your project’s strengths, weaknesses and cultural relevance.
But let’s be honest here; you’re probably going to wind up writing your own bio, so here are some helpful suggestions.
Keep it Short and Factual
I usually like band bios to be 2-3 short paragraphs followed by upcoming news like release/tour plans. I advise against sharing upcoming unconfirmed plans.
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How to Write a Music Bio: A Guide for Bands & Artists
Writing an artist bio might seem like a quick, throwaway task, but it’s worth taking some time to think carefully and craft something you can use time and time again.
Your artist or band bio is often the first thing fans or press contacts will read about you. So it’s important to present yourself well.
While it’s true that ultimately your music will do the real talking, your bio is a big chance to make a first impression. Whether that’s in a press release, on your Spotify profile or on your website.
So let’s discuss how to write the perfect artist bio.
How to Write a Bio for Musicians
Use Social Proof
‘Social Proof’ can be the difference between an effective bio and a forgettable one. But what is it?
In layman's terms, Social Proof is the psychological principle that people copy the actions of others because they assume that those actions are right.
The Social Proof could be positive quotes or features from bloggers, influencers or journalists. It could be your follower numbers on social media or any award
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