What is a Press Kit? Urgent, need to know immediately

[D]

I have a great opportunity to play in a talent showcase where I will compete for money,studio time and the best part, talent agents and record execs will be in the crowd scouting.

Thing is to get in this, I have to send a press kit to the person in charge and then hope I am picked.

Thing is, I have no fuckin idea what the hell a press kit consists of

SO can someone please hook me up with some info so I can try to capialize on this opportunity

[loretian]

Dude, my friend's dad did one of those and it was GREAT for him.  (at least, in Germany, where he had the number one country single for a couple months and had Dolly Parton sing on the album with him)

I am at home right now, but tomorrow when I see him, I'll ask him all I can about it and let you know.

[Pandora]

Press kits mainly consist of a short bio (1 or 2 pages) and professional pictures, basically what a record company would need to know you better.
Of course, famous bands have more sophisticated press kits, with press articles and the like, but at your stage I guess the bio and a few pictures will do 

Hopefully loretian will be able to provide you with more details.

[chineseblues]

The contents of a press kit may include: Cover Letter, Band Bio, Band Photo, Achievements/Awards/Reviews, Events, CDs and Cassettes.

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/14133/67166

[Pandora]

Silly me, I forgot the recordings of course. Including a demo would be good if you have one.