Big Island Music Magazine would like to hear from you!
Need to get in touch? Got something to pitch? Here’s how to do it…
Want to write about music?
We are actively looking for new recruits to help us interview local musicians, write concert recaps, and cover the best music found on the Big Island. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the site looking to give music writing a shot, or a long-time music writer looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you’d want to help out, we can offer the occasional free ticket or two for shows and publication on our popular music site.
Got a show, band, or new release you’re trying to promote?
You can use the form below to submit press releases and entertainment info. All articles submitted must be about Big Island musicians or music/entertainment happening on the Big Island.
Press releases basics: Please provide the following information: Name of group or artist, short bio, links to audio, photos, video, or EPK. Here are some tips on how to write a music press release, and prepare talking points for an interview. No hype flags, PDFs, no SHOUTY CAPS, or statements made in the first-person tone.
Upcoming shows: Be sure to include the basics: title of the event, venue location, date and showtime, cost, online links, and ticket purchase info. Please submit content at least two (2) weeks in advance of the event.
New music press releases: Let us know about the release at least two (2) weeks in advance of the public release date. Please include links to cover art, band photo, music video, info about the recording, and links where it can be purchased downloaded, or streamed. Don’t forget your social media links. Typically, these press releases run about 500-600 words. While Big Island Music Magazine makes every effort to accommodate all submissions, article publication is not guaranteed, and submissions are subject to editing for space and content. We only cover stories that are related to the Big Island’s music scene and musicians. No sponsored content solicitation.
About: Big Island Music Magazine began as an online publication in November 2017. It features a variety of genres and publishes interviews, reviews, and information on upcoming Big Island entertainment events. Some of our reviews also appear in print form in West Hawaii Today. Our goal is to cultivate the entertainment scene around the island of Hawai’i. We’re always looking for new events to cover, and we’d like to hear from you.