Make a press kit
someone can use.

What is a DJ press kit?

An electronic press kit (EPK) is a compact introduction to your work. It brings your artist name, biography, music, photographs and contact details into one place. You can share it with promoters, venues or press when they need more than your social profile.

You do not need a long career history to make one. A clear account of what you play and a representative mix are more useful than a page padded with claims.

• Your artist name and city. Help someone immediately place you.
• A short bio. Explain your sound and relevant experience.
• One strong mix. Make it easy to hear what you do.
• A usable photo. Choose something clear and recent.
• A booking contact. Tell them who to email.

Write a bio that says something.

Start with your location and sound. Add a detail that makes your approach specific: the records you collect, the kind of room you play or how you build a set. Finish with one relevant release, residency or project, if you have one.

A simple structure: “[Artist name] is a [city]-based DJ playing [specific sound]. Their sets connect [influence] with [approach]. [One accurate detail about a recent project or performance].”

Avoid unsupported superlatives and credits that are not yours. If you include press quotes, use the actual wording and name the source. Leaving that section out is completely fine.

Choose one mix with intention.

Use a recent recording that represents the sets you want to be booked for. Give it a descriptive title, such as “60-minute warm-up set” or “Live at [your actual venue].” Check that the link works for someone who is not signed into your account.

SetCard supports SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube and Mixcloud links. Your audio stays with its hosting platform; you do not need to upload it again.

Make photos and contact details easy.

A clear portrait usually does more work than a distant crowd shot. Check how it crops on a phone. Use photography you have permission to publish, and credit the photographer when required.

Choose an email address that you or your booking contact actually checks. Open the published email link once yourself. If a promoter needs high-resolution files or a technical rider, arrange a clear way to send those when requested.

Before you share it.

• Read your name and bio on a phone.
• Open every mix and social link.
• Confirm the booking email is correct.
• Remove example text and outdated show dates.
• Only include performance and press credits you can substantiate.
• Save a PDF copy if the recipient asks for an attachment.

You can start with a SetCard template and add the essentials first. More sections can come later.

Further reading: Bandzoogle’s EPK guide. This guide describes what SetCard supports today.