You are to write a 150-word bio for an artist based in Orlando without a recording contract. Use professional language and make it clear and concise. Though you will be tempted to simply put down the facts in some ordered and organized way, a good biographer makes the story compelling and easy to read. A bio for a press kit needs to be short, usually just a page of narrative with an additional page for lists (see below). The entire document should be written in ‘third person.
THE ARTIST/BAND THAT YOU WILL BE WRITING ABOUT IS SAD ACADEMY BASED IN ORLANDO. THEY HAVE A WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION AS WELL.
. In it provide at least one sentence on
Name, and what genre they would be classed in. Avoid “they are so unique they don’t have a description” or similar.
State that they are based in Orlando.
Cities where the artist has played, or if only based in Orlando, name of venues.
How the artist got started, or if a solo artist, when they started playing professionally.
How the artist got their name/stage name, or if they are using their given name if a solo artist.
Why the artist is unique. Avoid “they sing songs from their heart,” or “they are dedicated to their craft.” Every good artist does that.
If the artist is multi member, recognize each and their personal experience.
If the artist had a member who was part of a band before that had some success.
Notable releases, if available, and their streaming platforms.
The artist’s history.
Before writing the bio, research is done on the artist’s background, accomplishments, goals, and interests to find interesting and unique features that will set the artist apart from others. Keep in mind the target readership of the bio. The bio should be succinct and interesting to read and create an introduction that clearly defines the artist and the genre or style of music. The hardest decision for the biographer may be deciding what to leave out. Give yourself time to write and rewrite the bio several times until you get the story just the way it needs to be.
The assignment for most people should be 150 words, on a word document or a pdf, using Times font at 12 point size. You will get full credit for a compelling biography of your artist throughout that is free of grammatical errors. As thus, it is suggested that you have multiple people read it before you submit it.
Also, please double space, justify your text, and indent your paragraphs.
