Elton John is one of the most famous singers in the world. If you're a huge fan of Elton John, contacting him directly may be a dream come true. You can write the letter directly through the record label or the official website. You can also try to contact the singer via social media accounts – Twitter and Instagram. If you are interested in using Elton John's music, you should contact his record label.
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Method 1 of 3: Write a Letter Directly to Elton John
Step 1. Email Elton John's record label
Rocket Music – Elton John's record label – received fan-submitted emails. You can send an email to [email protected]. Remember, this is the address that is also used to manage press relations. So, your emails will overlap with a lot of other communications.
- Write the subject of the email stating that the email is a fan letter, not a request for press coverage. You could write something like “To Elton John, from His Fans.”
- In an email, tell us why you like it so much. Write something like (preferably in English) “I've been enjoying your work since I was 10 years old. I feel that your music is very representative of my life – for every experience and achievement in life, there is always an Elton John song that represents it perfectly!”
Step 2. Send him a letter directly
You can also write to Elton John's record label. The address is 1 Blythe Road London W14 0HG UK. Make sure you include Elton John's name on the first line of the address.
- This method is more effective at attracting attention than sending an email.
- You can write the same thing as the body of the email. Explain how the music resonates with you. Write something like (preferably in English) “The first time I fell in love, your music was playing.” Then, explain what his work means to you.
Step 3. Use the official Elton John website
You can contact Elton John through the official website. Emails sent to [email protected] may be delivered directly to the legendary singer.
Make sure you include a subject that states that the email is for Elton John. You could write something like “Fan Email for Elton”
Step 4. Make your email or letter stand out
Elton John gets tons of letters from his fans every day. If you want your sent mail/e-mail to stand out, you have to try harder.
- For emails, write a subject like “Email to Elton – from His Number One Fan!” This will get the attention of the person who maintains the email account and let them know that the email is from fans, not the press.
- Use colored envelopes and write your letter directly by hand. A brightly colored envelope will stand out more than any other letter sent to a record label.
- You can also make your letter stand out on your own. If you are good at making art, try to draw a picture of the letter that was sent. You can also use colored fonts when writing your email to get more attention.
Method 2 of 3: Using Social Media
Step 1. Leave a comment on his Instagram photos
Elton John's Instagram account is @eltonjohn. He posts pictures often enough so you have plenty of opportunity to comment. You can leave comments on the photos. He might just reply to your comment!
Leave a unique comment. Everyone will say “Elton John is awesome!”, but you can focus on something specific. Try writing something like “That jacket looks like a product from my favorite store! Maybe you bought it at the Jackets'R'Us shop too, huh?”
Step 2. Reply to the tweet on Twitter
Elton John also has a Twitter account, namely @eltonofficial. He tweets a little more often than he does photos on Instagram so you have a better chance of communicating with him on Twitter than on Instagram. Reply to his tweets and hope for a response.
- You can reply to the tweet directly. Say something like “I love this new charity move!” You can also retweet the tweet, then leave a comment there.
- Elton John has a huge following on Twitter (918, 000). So don't despair if you don't get a reply right away.
Step 3. Send the tweet directly to him
You don't have to wait for Elton John to tweet to comment on it! Submit your own tweet, then tag him by writing his account address. This method is basically the same as sending a direct message.
You can tweet while listening to one of your favorite Elton John works. Write something like “Listening to the best song of all time – 'Rocket Man'. Is there a cooler song to listen to on a summer night than Elton's?"
Step 4. Share a video of you singing Elton John
Social media is a great place to share your recordings of singing. Artists usually like good cover songs, especially if they have a different interpretation of the original work. Record yourself singing Elton John's song, then share it on Youtube or send it directly via Twitter.
Method 3 of 3: Contacting Elton John's Record Label
Step 1. Join his fan club
Joining a fan club is a great way to increase your chances of contacting Elton John. You can join the club – The Rocket Club – by sending an email to [email protected].
Step 2. Ask permission to use the music
There's a dedicated email address to contact Elton John (and his record label) when someone wants to use his music. Requests for use of music copyrights must be sent to [email protected].
The cost of using copyrighted music depends on the song, the number of viewers, and the estimated commercial profit. You can find out specific rates by contacting the Elton John label
Step 3. Ask permission to make music covers
If you want to cover Elton John's songs with your band (or on your own), you'll need permission. Email inbox.licensing@UMusic to get it.
- You only need to ask permission if you want to profit from Elton John's cover songs. If you're just making covers of songs on Youtube, there's no need to formally ask for permission.
- The cost of permission to use a song depends on many factors. The label can provide specific tariff information.
