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16 More Music Press Release Examples:

1. New Album Release
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renowned-musician-stix-hooper-founder-of-the-crusaders-drops-his-latest-album-orchestrally-speaking-april-28th-2022-301532310.html
2. Top Searched U.S. Musician
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kendrick-lamar-is-top-searched-musician-us-tastes-diverse-301611410.html
3. Music Press Release Example – Vote for Concert Destinations
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mic-drop-global-artist-camilo-joins-ritmo-y-color-mcdonalds-inviting-fans-nationwide-to-vote-for-concert-destinations-301863513.html
4. Music Press Release – Announcing Mobile Sound Studio To Help Rising Musicians
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-general-insurance-debuts-mobile-sound-studio-to-give-rising-musicians-a-big-break-301887853.html
5. Musician to Headline Music Festival
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/award-winning-south-florida-rock-musician-to-headline-rites-of-spring-festival-301500935.html
6. Support of Indie Musicians Press Release
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tencent-musician-program-posted-51-surge-to-record-300-000-indie-musicians-in-2021–301450854.html
7. Music Agreement With Tik Tok
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warner-music-group–tiktok-announce-first-of-its-kind-expanded-agreement-301879717.html
8. Musician Making a Comeback
   https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/acclaimed-musician-gaya-makes-a-comeback-with-qisse-a-multi-lingual-musical-tale-of-self-love-809822602.html
9. AI-Powered Music Announcement
   https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endel-and-universal-music-group-to-create-ai-powered-artist-driven-functional-music-designed-to-support-listener-wellness-301832191.html
10. Music Competition Event Press Release
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/axs-tv-presents-the-all-new-original-music-competition-series-banded-premiering-saturday-may-13-at-9-pm-et-301808607.html
11. Music Mentorship Announcement Press Release
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/matchtune-launches-amp-a-free-indie-artist-music-and-mentorship-program-for-musicians-to-grow-global-streaming-revenue-and-audience-through-micro-sync-licensing-to-online-video-social-media-and-ads-301635363.html
12. Music Video Press Release
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dianna-releases-music-video-for-her-instant-christmas-classic-missing-you-underneath-the-mistletoe-301688976.html
13. Music Web Site Launch Press Release
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/free-website-mymusicc-is-fighting-to-revolutionize-music-storage-300198050.html
14. Live Music Website Press Release Announcement
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novecore-launches-musiciansio-a-specialized-forum-for-music-artists-301796330.html
15. New Single Release
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rising-country-singer-jovi-greene-announces-release-of-new-single-two-tone-top-on-all-major-streaming-platforms-302229128.html
16. Musician Tour Announcement
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bret-michaels-creates-and-announces-2023-parti-gras-tour-301694281.html

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What to Write a Press Release About – Musicians, Bands, and Music Publicists

Need ideas for topics a musician or music publicist could write a press release about? Here are 50 ideas to get you started:

1. Album Release: To announce the release of a new album or EP.
2. Single Release: Promoting a new single.
3. Music Video Launch: Announcing a new music video.
4. Tour Announcement: Sharing details of an upcoming tour.
5. Concert or Gig: Promoting a one-off concert or performance.
6. Award Nomination/Wins: Highlighting a nomination or victory at a music award.
7. Collaborations: Announcing a collaboration with another artist or band.
8. Charity Work: Raising awareness for a charitable event or cause they’re supporting.
9. New Band Member: Introducing a new member of the band.
10. Band Breakup: Announcing a band’s split or hiatus.
11. Merchandise: Launching a new line of merchandise.
12. Festival Appearance: Revealing participation in a music festival.
13. Record Label Signing: Announcing a new contract or label change.
14. Rebranding: If the band or musician undergoes a name change or a major shift in image.
15. Side Projects: Sharing news about members’ other endeavors.
16. Album Anniversary: Celebrating a milestone anniversary of an iconic album.
17. Documentary or Biopic: Announcing a documentary about the artist or band.
18. Book Release: Promoting autobiographies, photo books, or other literature.
19. Vinyl/Reissue: Announcing the reissue or first-time vinyl release of previous works.
20. Music Streaming: Sharing milestones related to streaming numbers or platforms.
21. Fan Club News: Announcing fan club events, contests, or exclusives.
22. Endorsement Deals: Announcing partnerships with brands or products.
23. TV/Radio Appearances: Promoting an upcoming appearance on a show or interview.
24. Podcast Guesting: Sharing their participation in a podcast episode.
25. Music Workshops: Announcing workshops, masterclasses, or lectures.
26. Soundtrack Contribution: Announcing their music’s inclusion in a movie or series.
27. Cover Art: Revealing the artwork for a new release.
28. Crowdfunding Campaign: Starting a Kickstarter or another crowdfunding effort.
29. Retirement: Announcing the retirement from music or touring.
30. Live Stream Concerts: Promoting a digital performance or event.
31. Rescheduled Events: Informing fans about changes in tour or event dates.
32. VIP Packages: Announcing special deals or experiences for concerts.
33. Personal News: Sharing significant personal milestones or messages.
34. Remixes: Promoting a remixed version of a song.
35. Studio Updates: Providing updates from the recording studio.
36. Licensing News: Announcing their music’s use in commercials, trailers, etc.
37. Health Updates: Addressing health concerns or updates that impact their career.
38. Contests: Launching a fan contest or giveaway.
39. Acoustic Versions: Announcing stripped-down versions of tracks.
40. Fan Meetings: Promoting meet and greet events.
41. Special Editions: Announcing deluxe or expanded editions of an album.
42. Behind-the-Scenes: Sharing insights into the making of an album or song.
43. Philanthropy: Announcing charitable donations or initiatives.
44. Mobile Apps: Launching an app related to the band or musician.
45. Virtual Reality: Promoting VR content or experiences involving their music.
46. Music Gear: Announcing the release of signature musical equipment or gear.
47. International Ventures: Sharing news about overseas tours or projects.
48. Record-Breaking Achievements: Celebrating milestones or achievements in the industry.
49. Lyric Video: Releasing a video that primarily showcases the song’s lyrics.
50. In Memoriam: Remembering a band member or associated individual who has passed away.

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What Are You Announcing? Examples and Templates by Type of Press Release

1. Launching a New Product
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2. Launching a Product Improvement
3. An Event
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4. A Grand Opening
   • Starting a New Business
5. Achievement of a Major Milestone
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   • Podcast Achieves Major Milestone
6. Receipt of an Award or Recognition
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7. A New Hire or Promotion
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8. Dealing with a Crisis
9. A Partnership With Another Organization
   • Tech Company Announces Licensing Deal
10. An Acquisition or Merger
11. Social Cause Activities
12. Release of a New Book
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    • Author Announces New Book
13. Political Campaign Activities
    • Individual Announces Candidacy in Election
14. Music-Related Announcement
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    • Music Producers, Directors & Songwriters
    • Musician & Theater
15. School/University Announcements
    • Student Wins Major Award
16. Media, Network, and Local Station Announcements
17. Nonprofit Announcements
18. Announce an Art Exhibition
19. Press Release for A Movie

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