Things You'll Need:
- Press kit
- Album or sample recording
- Dedicated contact
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Step 1
Apply online at the SXSW website with some basic information about your band (see Resources below). You will need to designate a primary contact who is reachable by email for the next step of the process. This may either be a member of the group, a trusted friend or a band manager.
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Step 2
Send in the materials requested by festival organizers. In most cases this will include a photograph, MP3 music samples and a bio.
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Step 3
Send a full press kit if requested. This will include everything the organizers need to determine whether you can perform on a big stage, including reviews and press clippings.
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Step 1
Create a membership at Sonicbids.com (see Resources below). The site is designed to give bands and booking professionals a way to connect with each other, and includes plenty of space to upload music samples and more.
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Step 2
Create an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for use in South by Southwest and other venues. EPKs can be uploaded in a simple series of steps that prompts you for everything the site needs. If you prefer to create something more distinctive, you can tweak the parameters of your kit as needed.
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Step 3
Send the finished application to SXSW and picture yourself as you perform before thousands!







