Free myEPK Template: Stop Sending PDFs

Search "myEPK template" and you'll find dozens of free PDF and Google Doc templates. They look decent. They have all the right sections. So you fill one in, export it as a PDF, and start emailing it to promoters.

Here's the problem: that PDF is already out of date.

The Problem With PDF Press Kits

The moment you export a PDF, it's frozen in time. Play a new gig? The PDF doesn't know. Upload a new mix? The PDF doesn't know. Change your booking email? You guessed it.

Every time anything changes, you need to update the document, re-export it, and re-send it to everyone who has the old version. Nobody does this. So promoters end up with outdated information, dead links, and old photos.

PDFs have other problems too:

• No embedded audio. You can't play a SoundCloud mix inside a PDF. You have to link out, and promoters have to click, open a browser, and hope the link still works.
• No analytics. You have no idea if anyone opened your press kit, how long they spent on it, or which sections they looked at.
• Fixed layout. PDFs look fine on a laptop but terrible on a phone. Promoters check things on the go — your press kit needs to work on mobile.
• File size. Include a few high-res photos and your PDF is 20MB. Good luck getting that through an email filter.

Google Docs Aren't Much Better

Some DJs use Google Docs or Notion pages as press kits. They're easier to update, but they still look unprofessional. A Google Doc with your bio and a few links doesn't say "book me for your festival." It says "I spent 10 minutes on this."

Presentation matters. A promoter looking at 50 submissions will pay more attention to the one that looks polished and professional.

What Actually Works

A hosted EPK — a dedicated web page for your press kit — solves every problem PDFs create:

• Always current. Update once, everyone sees the latest version.
• Embedded audio. SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and Spotify players built right in.
• Mobile-friendly. Responsive design that works on any screen.
• One link. Share a single URL instead of attaching files to emails.
• Professional. Custom themes, typography, and layout that match your brand.

You could build one yourself with Squarespace or WordPress, but then you're maintaining a website. You need a solution that's built specifically for DJs and musicians — one that knows what sections an EPK needs and makes it effortless to keep them updated.