Press Release Info:

A press release should be one page only.
Your press release should be formatted like this:

1. FOR
All Press Releases start with - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
At the top in the left hand corner, and always in CAPS.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2. Contact Info
Then write your contact info:
Contact: (your name, phone number and e-mail address)
Web site address (optional - you can also put it at the bottom).

3. Headline
Next comes the Headline of the Press Release (centered and Bold):
Some examples:
David Bowie Releases Ziggy Stardust
or
Joan Osborne to Embark on National Tour

4. Opening Paragraph
The Opening Paragraph should start with City, Province, Date - This is so the reader knows where the information is coming from.
example:
Toronto, ON - September 28, 2004

5. Next Part of the Opening Paragraph - the 5 W's
This should always have the 5 W's of Press Releases - who, what, when, where, and why - It should be a full description of what you are trying to convey.

6.Second Paragraph:
This is the "meat of your press release make it juicy!
It should include further information and more details, an engaging story, a quote about your music, what makes you stand out. Also include strong quotes from reviewers, fans or industry taste makers.

7. Any Additional Contact Info:
If you want to add your mailing address,a link to your website, a list of where your CD can be purchased or any more contacts do so here.

8. the 3 # # #'s
# # # - these indicate the press release is finished.

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