At the time of going to print all entries and contacts are individually checked as correct. Obviously individual contacts may change over time (A&R contacts may leave a label or a gig booker may move venues etc.) but in these instances it should still be the case that the telephone number and business address will remain unchanged.
With the introduction of The Unsigned Guide Online directory it is now possible for us to update listing information as soon as we are informed of changes, enabling us to keep the online directory even more current than the printed edition.
All companies included in The Unsigned Guide have given their approval to be listed with us. Unfortunately, there are always going to be companies that don't return our emails or calls, and if we cannot get through to them, then we will not list them without their permission. Although we endeavour to hunt out and contact all relevant companies for inclusion in The Unsigned Guide, it is a never-ending task! There will always be new businesses or ones we haven't come across yet that we would love to include so if you think we have missed anything important please let us know. Contact our Editor with any suggestions you may have.
How many editions of The Unsigned Guide have you published?
The first edition of The Unsigned Guide was published in 2003, and to date we have issued 7 editions. Our full series catalogue can be seen below.
The Unsigned Guide North West Edition 1 (2003, ISBN 0-9544601-0-3)
The Unsigned Guide North West Edition 2 (2004, ISBN 0-9544601-1-1)
The Unsigned Guide Greater London Edition 1 (2005, ISBN 0-9544601-2-X)
The Unsigned Guide UK Edition 1 (2006, ISBN 0-9544601-3-8)
The Unsigned Guide UK Edition 2 (2007, ISBN 0-9544601-4-6)
The Unsigned Guide UK Edition 3 (2008, ISBN 0-9544601-5-4)
The Unsigned Guide UK Edition 4 (2010, ISBN 0-9544601-6-2)
You can read more about the ideas behind The Unsigned Guide, how it got started and how it has developed in our blog Life Before The Unsigned Guide. Also take a look at the About page for more information.
What is The Unsigned Guide Online & what does it contain?
The Unsigned Guide Online is our online version of The Unsigned Guide directory, giving you instant access to all our music industry listings. Each and every company listed in printed directory can also be found in the online directory, and as we are not limited to the amount of listings we can include in The Unsigned Guide Online, you will find even more listings available in the online directory which is added to and updated all year round.
You can browse and filter information in The Unsigned Guide Online quickly and easily using our various search facilities.
How current is the information in the online directory?
The Unsigned Guide Online directory can be updated at any time so it is now possible for us to update listing information as soon as we are informed of changes, enabling us to keep the online directory even more current than the printed edition. We also conduct regular research to check our existing listings are correct, as well adding more new music-related businesses to The Unsigned Guide Online.
All listings in The Unsigned Guide Online can be browsed by keyword or sections.
Listings can also be filtered further by one of 11 UK regions or by over 130 UK cities & towns to allow you find local services, or help you search further afield.
Advanced Searches
Certain sections of The Unsigned Guide can also be searched more in-depth using our Advanced Searches.
You can search by 185 different genres in the following categories:
Live Music Venues can be filtered by their capacity to help you when booking gigs and tours.
Results can even be filtered to specify, for example, only listings with an email address, or only listings with a contact name, so you can quickly bring up the information that is relevant for your requirements.
As we continue to develop The Unsigned Guide Online we will be introducing more and more Advanced Search features to save you time.
Can I purchase access to The Unsigned Guide Online alone, or do I have to order the book to receive online access?
If you only wish to have online access, and do not require the book, please contact us by email or on our freephone number 0800 975 1215, and we can give you more information regarding this.
Can I purchase access to The Unsigned Guide Online alone, or do I have to order the book to receive online access?
You can subscribe to The Unsigned Guide Online without purchasing the printed directory. Access is available as either an annual or monthly subscription. If you wish to find out more about online only access, please contact us by email or on our freephone number 0800 975 1215.
We do offer a money back guarantee on your purchase. Should you decide you are not satisfied with either the printed or online edition of The Unsigned Guide please call us on 0800 975 1215 within 7 days of your order to arrange a full refund, and the return of your book if applicable.
To qualify for a refund, we simply ask that the book is returned in a saleable condition.
How long after ordering will it take for my copy of The Unsigned Guide to arrive?
At present, we are running a special offer of free 24 hour delivery on all UK orders. Orders placed before 4pm will be dispatched the same day via Parcelforce. Orders placed later than 4pm will be dispatched the following day. Our office is closed over the weekend and on bank holidays so orders placed during this time will be dispatched on the next working day.
I ordered my book over 2 days ago and it still hasn't arrived. What should I do?
When your order is dispatched from our office at the end of the working day you will receive an email from Parcelforce to the email address you filled in on your original order form. This email contains an individual Parcelforce reference number relating to your parcel delivery.
Please contact Parcelforce directly on 0870 850 1150 with your reference number and they will be able to inform you of progress on your delivery.
If you have any problems contacting Parcelforce then please give our office a call and speak to a member of The Unsigned Guide team on 0800 975 1215.
We do process orders from international customers regularly. There are additional postage costs payable if you wish your book to be shipped overseas. This cost will depend upon where you are based and is calculated automatically when you fill out your order details online.
Alternatively, feel free to contact us if you wish to enquire about the cost of posting a book to you abroad. All international shipping costs are provided by Royal Mail Airmail in the UK.
How do I get my company listed in The Unsigned Guide? Will it cost me anything?
All listing inclusions are free of charge. If you would like your business to be included in The Unsigned Guide you can submit a Get Listed request form on our website.
When you have submitted your details a notification will be sent directly to our Editor, who will compile your listing and set it to 'live' so it shows in The Unsigned Guide Online. A member of our team may need to contact you to get more information for your listing before it goes live.
Alternatively, you can email the Editor directly with contact details and information about your company and a member of our team will contact you to confirm or obtain more details for your listing.
How do I get my company listed in The Unsigned Guide? Will it cost me anything?
There is a Comment facility on individual blog posts so users can post their thoughts and opinions about the topics covered. If there is a particular subject you would like to see covered by a future blog then contact the Editor with details and we will do our best to include something.
Who do I contact if I wish to re-post a blog from The Unsigned Guide on my website?
If you would like to re-post one of the blogs from our website onto your own then please email the Editor with details and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Who do I contact if I wish to submit my blog for inclusion on The Unsigned Guide?
Blog posts can be submitted to the Editor and we will do our best to include relevant items. Our blogs are specifically targeted to our readership and users which includes unsigned bands, musicians and artists, as well as other individuals, businesses and bodies operating in the music industry at a grassroots or entry-level.
If you have any content that you think would be suitable, please submit it to The Unsigned Guide for consideration.
Who writes/contributes to The Unsigned Guide blog?
The blogs are usually written and compiled by The Unsigned Guide team, although we occasionally include blog posts from other music industry companies and individuals who we feel can offer their expertise on various topics.
There is a comment facility on individual news items so users can post their thoughts and opinions about the topics covered in the daily news bulletins. If we have missed a news story that you think should be reported on then contact the Editor with details and we will do our best to provide coverage.
Who do I contact if I wish to submit a news item for your website and/or weekly newsletter?
Press releases and new articles can be submitted to the Editor and we will do our best to include relevant items.
Our news content is specifically targeted to our readership and users which includes unsigned bands, musicians and artists, as well as other individuals, businesses and bodies operating in the music industry at a grassroots or entry-level.
If you have any articles or news items that you think would be suitable, please submit them to The Unsigned Guide for consideration.
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