By
eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Press kit
- Album or sample recording
- Dedicated contact
Review the SXSW Website
Step1
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.
Step2
Send in the materials requested by festival organizers. In most cases this will include a photograph, MP3 music samples and a bio.
Step3
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.
Go Through Sonicbids
Step1
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.
Step2
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.
Step3
Send the finished application to SXSW and picture yourself as you perform before thousands!