The Unsigned Guide Edition 4 - The Ultimate Resource for Unsigned Bands
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Written by Nigel Sachdev
In recent years there has been a significant shift in the way the music industry works, and the Internet has empowered artists to establish themselves independently without needing the support of a major recording contract to 'break through'.
Back in 2003 Louise Dodgson launched an invaluable resource for unsigned bands, called 'The Unsigned Guide', for those wanting to break beyond their immediate localities and towns. Detailing a list of contacts in different areas of the music industry, 'The Unsigned Guide' quickly became a bible for the unsigned and emerging sectors.
Now, in 2010 the guide has evolved even further and with the 4th UK Edition 'The Unsigned Guide' has finally come of age. There is more useful content than ever before for anyone wishing to make it in the industry, and new contributors to both the guide and the website mean that there is now more essential ammo for those who are truly determined to break big!
As well as regular contributors Musicians' Union, IFPI, PRS For Music and BPI, Edition 4 of The Unsigned Guide see new contributions from Arts Council England, Soundcloud, BBC Introducing and much more including 2 brand new sections. 'You and the Music Industry' offers guidance and assistance in understanding how the industry works as well as advice on where to source help and funding, while another section, 'Music, Competitions and Awards', highlights the best competitions to enter to win festival slots, TV appearances and even how to get your music on to shows like 'Hollyoaks' and 'Skins'!
The Unsigned Guide is definitely the UK's most comprehensive, in depth and up-to-date music industry directory and is an essential tool for unsigned bands, emerging songwriters, musicians, music managers and music students. Featuring over 864 pages, 8,000 music industry contact listings for all sections of the music business, additional specialist information for each company/individual, full UK coverage split into 11 regions and 130 major UK cities and is packed with music industry hits & tips from a wide range of major music organisations.
Whether you're signed or unsigned, if you want to make it big in the music industry, 'The Unsigned Guide' is the ultimate resource for giving you the head start your career will need!
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