Here is a sample of a one-page press release. If you are a promoter we hope that this might help as a guide to you. Copy this form on your own computer and simply fill in the blanks and italicized areas. This will give you the bare bones for a sufficient release for your media outlets.
You might consider using other quotes or background from this website, so to best target your audience at your venue. As you can see, this form is somewhat dry so putting in other fact and tidbits usually entices newspapers to run your copy.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [today's date]
CONTACT: [your local publicity persons name, address, phone, fax, email and organization's website if any]
HEADLINE:
Suzanne and Jim in Concert at ______________________
BODY:
_____[organization or ]_______________________ is proud to present national touring artists Suzanne and Jim, in concert on ______[date]_______ at ________[time]________. The concert will be held at ________[venue name with location]_____ and tickets are _____[price]_____________and available at ___[ticket sale details]________.
Modern-day troubadours Suzanne and Jim have delighted audiences across the U.S., Canada and Europe for nearly 30 years with their skills on the 5-string banjo, acoustic guitar, flute, and autoharp as well as carefully crafted vocals and home-spun humor.
Suzanne and Jim are among the rare musical artists who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana music and lore. The husband and wife team blend their voices and instruments in songs of an earlier time. The lively stories told by these old songs (and the stories behind the songs) not only invite insight into who we are, but a rollicking good time as well.
From the first note to the last applause you won't want to miss this memorable entertainment experience.
[A PARAGRAPH HERE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION OR VENUE OR ANYTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THE CONCERT SUCH AS A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER OR ANNIVERSARY EVENT . INCLUDE DIRECTIONS IF THE LOCATION IS OUT-OF-THE-WAY]
Suzanne and Jim are available for phone interviews. Please contact ________[your local designee]______________ to set up a time that is convenient.
Please visit Suzanne and Jim's amazing website at www.suzanneandjim.com for much more information, and while you are there make sure to visit "promotional materials" that give you full detailed bio, and downloadable jpeg photos, YouTube videos and more!
You might consider using other quotes or background from this website, so to best target your audience at your venue. As you can see, this form is somewhat dry so putting in other fact and tidbits usually entices newspapers to run your copy.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [today's date]
CONTACT: [your local publicity persons name, address, phone, fax, email and organization's website if any]
HEADLINE:
Suzanne and Jim in Concert at ______________________
BODY:
_____[organization or ]_______________________ is proud to present national touring artists Suzanne and Jim, in concert on ______[date]_______ at ________[time]________. The concert will be held at ________[venue name with location]_____ and tickets are _____[price]_____________and available at ___[ticket sale details]________.
Modern-day troubadours Suzanne and Jim have delighted audiences across the U.S., Canada and Europe for nearly 30 years with their skills on the 5-string banjo, acoustic guitar, flute, and autoharp as well as carefully crafted vocals and home-spun humor.
Suzanne and Jim are among the rare musical artists who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana music and lore. The husband and wife team blend their voices and instruments in songs of an earlier time. The lively stories told by these old songs (and the stories behind the songs) not only invite insight into who we are, but a rollicking good time as well.
From the first note to the last applause you won't want to miss this memorable entertainment experience.
[A PARAGRAPH HERE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION OR VENUE OR ANYTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THE CONCERT SUCH AS A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER OR ANNIVERSARY EVENT . INCLUDE DIRECTIONS IF THE LOCATION IS OUT-OF-THE-WAY]
Suzanne and Jim are available for phone interviews. Please contact ________[your local designee]______________ to set up a time that is convenient.
Please visit Suzanne and Jim's amazing website at www.suzanneandjim.com for much more information, and while you are there make sure to visit "promotional materials" that give you full detailed bio, and downloadable jpeg photos, YouTube videos and more!
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