Record Store Day Unsigned competition is back! Win your track pressed to vinyl, an Abbey Road mastering session & more
News: 12th September 2025 by Louise Dodgson under Recording & Production, Selling & Distributing Your Music

Record Store Day and Breed Media have announced the return of Record Store Day Unsigned, the competition offering one exceptional unsigned UK artist the chance to have their music pressed onto 500 vinyl records, courtesy of Breed Media.
Providing emerging artists with a unique opportunity to showcase their talent and take their careers to the next level, this year’s competition is set to be the biggest yet.
Entry is simple; artists must upload their original music to YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram using the hashtag #RSDUnsigned, and then submit the link via the Breed Media submission page (link below). Submissions are encouraged from artists across all genres and backgrounds.
The competition will be judged by a panel of industry experts, including:
● Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production Group and Breed Media
● Elsie Chadwick, Head of Customer Services at Stamper Discs
● Emma Perks, owner of Spinning Around Records (Telford)
● girli, Singer and songwriter
With their passion for music and combined expertise, the judges will ensure that the most promising talent gets the spotlight it deserves.
Submissions are open now and will close on 10th November 2025.
Related Links
https://www.breedmedia.co.uk/rsd-unsigned/
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