Educational Licensing & Music Industry Workshops









Music Industry Workshop Testimonials

'Professional' and 'Entertaining'

'Professional and highly entertaining visit that was very much enjoyed by everyone present. Highly recommended.' Aleksandar Pesic Yale College, Wrexham

Feedback from 'People in the industry'

'The students always appreciate feedback from people in the industry, and they thoroughly enjoyed Chris's visit.' Justin Morey Leeds Metropolitan University

'Inspiring!'

'Very informative, truly inspiring!' Andy Wain New College Durham

'Enlightening' and 'Informative'

'The students said they found it very enlightening and informative... We'll definitely make this an annual thing." Damian Wilkes Kiddersminster College

'Essential Coursework Aid'

'An essential coursework aid. Hands-on information, accurate names and numbers, extremely well researched and presented.' Phil Saxe Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA)

'A wealth of Experience'

'The visit was inspirational for my students. Chris communicated a wealth of experience and up to date knowledge to remind us all why we love working in and around the music industry.' Ian Carten Head of Performing Arts & Music, The Blackpool Sixth Form College

The Unsigned Guide Music Industry Workshops

What is The Unsigned Guide Music Industry Workshop?

  • A one hour session delivered by a senior music industry professional giving your students a bang-up-to-date overview of the industry.

  • Covering aspects including entrepreneurship in the music industry, music marketing techniques, importance of live performance, management basics, technology & the changing nature of the music industry, scope of employment in the music industry and help with how to create opportunities to start a career in music.

  • Practical advice & guidance with informal 30 minute 'hang-back' Q&A Session and optional Demo Clinic.

  • Each workshop group member will receive a unique user login for The Unsigned Guide to last for 12 months.

How will The Unsigned Guide help my students?

The Unsigned Guide publishes the most comprehensive contacts directory for unsigned/grassroots musicians & music students in the UK and is an extremely useful tool to help students plan and deliver coursework & assignments as well as keeping students informed of up to date music industry news & current affairs.

How much do the Industry Workshops cost?

Costs for a one hour workshop followed by an informal 30 minute 'hang-back' Q&A Session start at £250+VAT (plus travel contribution) dependent on group size. Please contact Stef Loukes on 07812 159 619 or stef@theunsignedguide.com with any questions or specific requirements.

Ongoing Industry Relationships

We want to develop first-class relationships with music departments at all schools, colleges & universities. We offer a range of music industry internships & work experience opportunities across a range of specialities including marketing, live performance and media. Please feel free to ask about any of our schemes during or after your industry workshop.


To book a Music Industry Workshop by The Unsigned Guide please contact Stef Loukes on 0161 233 1889 or 07812 159 619 or stef@theunsignedguide.com


Educational Licensing

For multiple user licences in a learning environment, we offer substantial discounts on volume orders.

The annual licence grants each end user:

  • Personal login details & account to search, save & create Favourites & Projects uniquely relevant to each specific user in their own private work environment.

  • Full access to the most up to date & complete dataset (over 8,000 records which are researched and revised all year round)

  • News & Blog service which is archived by industry section and updated on a daily basis

  • Weekly Newsletter

  • Access to 'You & The Music Industry'. An editorial based resource containing reports and useful industry articles from organisations including Musicians Union, IFPI, PRS, BPI and multiple other music organisations and companies.


The educational licence rates are discounted by a minimum of 20% and start at just £20.00+VAT per user per year, for 1-50 users. For enquiries regarding accounts to license more than 50 users please contact Stef Loukes on 0161 233 1889 or 07812 159 619 or stef@theunsignedguide.com.