Industry news & advice blog

Here at The Unsigned Guide we’re regularly contacted by unsigned bands and artists wanting help with getting started when it comes to contacting the music industry and sending their tracks out there to book gigs, get radio airplay and blog features, and even with the hope of getting signed. We’ve created a FREE 21 page guide bursting with advice containing the following info:

* WHO DOES WHAT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
A breakdown of the main music industry roles that any band or artist is likely to come across with an explanation of what they do and the services they provide.

* HOW TO WRITE A BIOG FOR YOUR BAND
When the time comes to book gigs, apply for festival slots, get radio airplay or try to get a review on a music blog, you will need the necessary tools to promote your music effectively. Check out our advice on how to write a biog.

* A GUIDE TO EMAILING YOUR TRACKS TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
As recipients of MANY emails from bands and artists ourselves, we’ve seen everything ranging the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Read our Guide and make sure your email (and music!) doesn’t end up in the Delete folder.

* WHY BANDS & ARTISTS NEED INSURANCE
There’s also some extra information from our friends at Insure4Music included to highlight the importance of insuring your music equipment.

* TOP TIPS FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Some invaluable advice from the experts at BBC Introducing, Musicians’ Union, Sentric Music, Music Glue and Ditto Music.

GET YOUR COPY HERE! Head to The Unsigned Guide homepage & you’ll be able to download your free PDF guide there. Alternatively, just Contact Us here with the subject ‘The Basics Guide’ and we will email it straight over to you.