Year 10 Press Releases

Some of you have been struggling with writing your Press Release; see below for some websites which may help you, and remember these key points:

• You are SELLING the band/artist, not just describing them - make them sound appealing!
• Communicate information about their IDEOLOGY - what are they all about? What makes them interesting and unique?
• Include conventions such as: image of the CD, record company logo, details of the release date, details of other upcoming releases, quotes from band members and/or fans and/or industry insiders, details of other things they've done recently, website

http://www.publicityinsider.com/release.asp

http://musicians.about.com/od/musicindustrybasics/a/onesheettemp.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/