Record Store Day Unsigned is returning in the UK, offering unsigned artists the opportunity to have their original music mastered at Abbey Road and pressed on vinyl. Entries open on October 8, 2026, and close on November 24, 2026.
The competition is part of Record Store Day, a global initiative celebrating independent record stores. Music industry professionals will assess submissions.
Entrants must meet the following requirements:
- Be unsigned, aged 16 or older and resident in the UK.
- Have consent from a parent or guardian if under 18.
- Submit a video introducing their original music, lasting no more than three minutes.
- Provide the video through a YouTube, Instagram or TikTok link.
Entries are submitted through competition partner Breed Media, which will press the vinyl.
Alongside vinyl pressing and mastering, winners will receive a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speakers and a Marantz Stereo 70s amplifier.
Karen Emanuel is the founder and CEO (chief executive officer) of Key Production Group.
