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The Music Competitions & Awards section of The Unsigned Guide contains a whole host of awards, events, showcases and battle of the band contests that can propel your music into the spotlight, generate a great deal of publicity, not to mention big brand sponsors & prizes to boot!

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Whether you're a band, artist, producer, manager, music student or small, independent music business, there is always more to learn about the industry you're in. Not only will The Unsigned Guide provide you with contact details for all aspects of the music business, but we also have a mammoth area bursting with reports, facts & figures, advice and wise words, all contributed from a selection of music advisory bodies such as AIM (Association of Independent Music), PRS For Music, Music Producers Guild, Musicians' Union, and IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), amongst many others. So if you're looking for a little further guidance then you've come to the right place.

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