Contest Opportunity: Unsigned Only Music Competition 2024
Deadline: April 29, 2024
Unsigned Only Music Competition is open to all artists (including solo artists, bands, and singers) who are unsigned to a major record label (indie labels are eligible). Unsigned Only is the premier music competition in the world for unsigned artists. Limiting the competition to unsigned artists levels the playing field for entrants because they are not competing with well-known artists, Grammy winners, or artists with a major label machine behind them. Unsigned Only's mission is to give unsigned artists exposure, recognition, and validation for their artistry – and to help them to further their goals musically.
Judges include high-profile recording artists and music industry professionals. This year, Unsigned Only has added a lot of new music industry judges geared toward helping artists to gain exposure and to get their music into the hands of influential journalists, managers, booking agents, etc.
The complete list of categories includes: AAA (Adult Album Alternative); AC (Adult Contemporary); Americana; Blues; Christian; Country; EDM (Electronic Dance Music); Folk/Singer-Songwriter; Instrumental; Jazz; Latin; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; Screen Shot; Teen; Vocal Performance; and World Music. The Screen Shot category accepts music that is appropriate for placement in movies, TV shows, commercials, video games, and more. Artists may enter as many songs or categories as they wish.
Since Unsigned Only launched ten years ago, many entrants have been signed to record label deals, making Unsigned Only a leading source for transitioning new talent into major label record deals. Many additional entrants have also secured licensing deals, publishing deals, better gigs, and more recognition after winning the competition. Previous entrants have included: Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Tenille Arts, Faouzia, Anna Wolf, Goodbye June, Brett Young, and more.
The Grand Prize winner is awarded $20,000 USD plus additional merchandise and services geared toward helping an artist's career. Prizes are also awarded to First and Second Place winners in each category.
Unsigned Only is sponsored by: A&F Drum Company, Celebrity Access, Dark Horse Institute, Disc Makers, Ernie Ball, Eventric, IK Multimedia, Lurssen Mastering, Mojave Audio, NOMAD, Radio Airplay, The Music Business Registry, Merch Cat, Zildjian, and more to be announced!
More details & to submit at: https://unsignedonly.com/songs/
