AI Skill Report Card

Generating Corporate Gig EPKs

A-84·Aug 3, 2026·Source: Web
14 / 15

Collect artist data using the schema below, then generate a one-to-two-page EPK structured for talent buyer skimmability (10-15 second scan time). Lead with compliance/risk signals, not bio.

JSON
{ "artist_identity": { "primary_name": "Chris Zemba Band", "market_location": "Pittsburgh, PA", "experience_years": 18, "roles": "Bandleader, Guitarist, Vocalist" }, "compliance_and_risk": { "insured_status": true, "w9_ready": true, "coi_available": true }, "ensemble_scalability": { "configurations_offered": ["Solo Acoustic", "Duo", "Trio", "4-Piece", "6-Piece w/ Horns"], "side_projects_offered": ["80s Tribute Act", "Sinatra-Style Lounge Trio"] }, "market_specialties": { "event_types": ["Weddings", "Corporate Galas", "Casino Lounges", "Private Parties"], "proven_clientele": ["Rivers Casino", "Hard Rock Pittsburgh", "PNC Corporate Events"] }, "repertoire_and_sound": { "total_song_count": 350, "genres_covered": ["Classic Rock", "Funk", "Top 40", "Modern Country", "Motown"], "core_artists_covered": ["Bruno Mars", "Journey", "Bruce Springsteen", "Morgan Wallen"] }, "production_logistics": { "self_contained_pa": true, "max_venue_capacity_handled": 500, "max_set_length_hours": 4 } }

Output: a formatted EPK (markdown or PDF-ready doc) that reads like a vendor capability sheet — because that's what talent buyers in this market are actually evaluating.

Recommendation
Add a third example showing a failure/bad-outcome case (e.g., an EPK that leads with artistic bio) to reinforce contrast between good and bad output.
13 / 15

Progress:

  • Step 1: Intake artist data against the full schema — do not skip compliance fields, they are non-negotiable for corporate/casino buyers
  • Step 2: Validate scalability array has at least 2 configurations (buyers need budget flexibility options)
  • Step 3: Confirm repertoire count and genre breadth support "keep the room full" positioning
  • Step 4: Draft EPK sections in buyer-priority order (see structure below)
  • Step 5: Compress to 1-2 pages; cut anything that reads as "artistic bio" rather than "vendor capability"
  • Step 6: Insert a one-line CTA with booking contact and COI/W-9 availability restated

EPK Section Order (buyer-priority, not artist-priority)

  1. Header — Name, market base, years active, one-line positioning (e.g., "18-Year Pittsburgh-Based Corporate & Casino Entertainment Act")
  2. Compliance Snapshot — Insured ✅ / W-9 Ready ✅ / COI Available on Request ✅ (badge/checkmark format, not prose)
  3. Configurations & Pricing Flexibility — List scalable lineups so a buyer can immediately see they can fit any budget tier
  4. Proven Clientele — Named venues/brands (social proof for risk-averse buyers)
  5. Repertoire Strength — Song count + genre spread + name-drop core artists covered
  6. Production Capability — Self-contained PA, max capacity, max set length (answers "will this act cause logistical problems?")
  7. Contact/Booking CTA
Recommendation
Include a sample rendered EPK output (formatted markdown/text) rather than only the JSON input schema, since the deliverable is the EPK document itself.
15 / 20

Example 1: Input: Solo wedding guitarist, 5 years experience, no horn section, self-contained small PA, 150 total songs, acoustic/pop covers only, insured but no COI yet. Output: EPK emphasizes intimate ceremony/cocktail-hour fit, positions "Solo Acoustic" as the core offering rather than downplaying lack of scale, lists insured status but notes "COI available upon request" only if coi_available is true — otherwise omit the line entirely rather than stating an absence.

Example 2: Input: 6-piece band with horn section, casino lounge residency history, 400+ songs, Top 40/Motown/Classic Rock, fully insured with COI ready. Output: EPK leads with casino clientele names, headlines "Scalable from Duo to Full Horn Band," emphasizes 4-hour set capability and self-contained PA for large-capacity rooms — this is the flagship configuration for the sector.

Recommendation
Expand edge case coverage — e.g., artists with no proven clientele yet, or acts with unusual genre mixes — to strengthen completeness beyond compliance-focused pitfalls.
  • Lead with risk mitigation. Insurance/W-9/COI status goes above the fold — corporate and casino buyers filter on this before reading anything else.
  • Show the scaling range, not just the max. A buyer with a $2,000 budget and a buyer with a $12,000 budget should both see themselves in the configurations list.
  • Quantify repertoire. "350 songs across 6 genres" is a stronger trust signal than a vague "wide variety of music."
  • Name-drop venues/brands, not just genres. "Performed at Rivers Casino" beats "experienced casino performer."
  • State capacity numbers plainly. Max venue capacity and set length are logistics filters buyers use to shortlist/reject fast — don't bury them in prose.
  • Keep it to 1-2 pages. This audience skims; treat it like a vendor spec sheet, not a magazine feature.
  • Do not lead with artistic bio or "sound story." This audience does not care about influences or creative journey — it reads as unpreparedness for commercial work.
  • Do not omit compliance fields even if incomplete. If insured_status is false, don't leave it blank — either state a path to obtaining it or omit the section header entirely rather than raising an unanswered red flag.
  • Do not bury scalability in paragraph form. Use a list/table so a buyer can pattern-match to their budget in seconds.
  • Do not include streaming stats, follower counts, or release dates unless specifically requested — irrelevant to this buyer's decision criteria.
  • Do not overstate max capacity or set length. Buyers will hold the act to these numbers; inflated logistics claims damage repeat-booking trust in a small regional circuit.
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Criteria Breakdown
Quick Start
14/15
Workflow
13/15
Examples
15/20
Completeness
15/20
Format
14/15
Conciseness
13/15