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Sending CDs to radio

Sending CDs to radio
95% of the shows on radio play music from a computerised playlist. Here's how to improve your chances of the other 5% hearing your music.

Musician Tips

Tips + Suggestions
Advice and encouragement for emerging artists: The Industry - Publishing - Solo Gigs - Lighting - Radio Play.
Useful links for songwriters Useful Stuff
How to prepare your CDs for sending to radio, free recording software with every Apple Mac, and links to the PA and CD pressing companies we use.
The Manual - how to have a No.1 the easy way
The KLF's definitive 1988 masterpiece on how to create a monster hit record. No catches - genuine, certified 24 carat inspirational advice - absolutely free.
Radio 1 Full Fat Guides Radio 1 Full Fat Guides
Radio 1's extensive mini-site for upcoming artists is being overhauled and will be relaunched as part of BBC Introducing. Some of the info's out of date, but there's still tons of useful info.

David Byrne article

David Byrne
Survival strategies for emerging artists. Brilliant, comprehensive article by DB on Wired website. (External link)
Peter Gabriel interview extract Peter Gabriel
Interviewed by BBC Click in May 2007 about his We7 project, Peter Gabriel's views on the digital future for musicians.
Dick Dale's advice for up-and-coming musicians Dick Dale
Video interview with Dick "King Of The Surf Guitar" Dale - a pioneer of surf rock and one of the most influential guitarists of the early 1960s. For his Wikipedia entry click here
Steve Knightley from Show Of Hands Steve Knightley
Having headlined the Royal Albert Hall 3 times with Show Of Hands, Steve shares a wealth of fascinating experiences about how to have a successful career outside the Music Industry.
Stand And Deliver 2007

Creative Weekend 2009
Two-day intensive course to help songwriters of all abilities develop their writing & performance skills in a friendly, supportive environment: 25-26 April 2009 (Opens in new window)

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