This list will be especially useful to those artists new to the British country music scene but will also hopefully help our more established artists.
HOW DO I GET MYSELF KNOWN ON THE BRITISH COUNTRY SCENE?
- JOIN -
Forever British Country
A Facebook group to upload your gig information, live video's and photos onto.
It's a great way to break the ice
and
FBC is 100% committed to promoting British country music and its artists.
- VISIT -
A website that is packed with useful information including:-
- ARTIST DIRECTORY -
Listing all British country artists and their contact details
- A CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTORY -
With information about Promotors, Artist Management, Tutorials, FAQ's, UK Country Radio Stations, Nationwide Music Venues, Event & Festival Organisers, Photography Services, Session Musicians, Independent Record Labels & More.
- ATTEND -
Gigs and festivals to show support and introduce yourself to people. Get chatting and making friends within the country family because you could be talking to other artists, bloggers and event organisers who could all help you with your music career. I cannot stress enough the importance of networking.
WHERE CAN I SEND MUSIC FOR REVIEWS?
Keren & Teamfbc - - - Forever British Country - - - foreverbritishcountry@gmail.com
Rik & Francesca - - - Silverball Country - - - Francesca@silverball-country.co.uk
Chris Farlie - - - W21Music - - - team@w21music.com
James Daykin - - - Lyric Magazine - - - emily@lyricmagazine.co.uk
BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC BLOGGERS
Keren & Teamfbc
Forever British Country - foreverbritishcountry@gmail.com
Susanne & Steve Taggart
British Country Airplay - britishcountryairplay@btinternet.com
Nick Cantwell
Belles & Gals (Female Artists Only) - contact@bellesandgals.com
Jeanne Jordan
British Country Music Association - info@britishcma.co.uk
Dan Wharton
Your Life In A Song - yourlifeinasong@gmail.com
Destination Country - info@destination-country.com
James Daykin
Lyric Magazine - emily@lyricmagazine.co.uk
Your Life In A Song - yourlifeinasong@gmail.com
Destination Country - info@destination-country.com
Katie Ingram
(Belles & Gals) - & Freelance - contact@bellesandgals.com
Rik & Francesca
Silverball Country - Francesca@silverball-country.co.uk
Zoe Hodges
The Writers Room - zoehodges24@googlemail.com
Hannah Compton
Building Our Own Nashville - buildingourownnashville@outlook.com
WHERE CAN I SEND NEW MUSIC FOR AIRPLAY?
There is a list of Radio Hosts with email address on our website under Classifieds.
How can I get my music on the radio?
Send an mp3 or WAV file of your music to
Just one email to access lots of independent country radio shows but not all. You will need to send to some Radio Hosts individually too.
It is important to tag your music correctly for both Radio Hosts and Music Reviewers with the name of the artist first followed by the song title.
It is also important to write an appropriate title on your emails so that they can get prioritised at a glance.
Artist (name) Music For Review
Artist (name) Music For Airplay Consideration
Artist (name) New Music/Launch Party/Upcoming Tour Press Release
ONE SHEETS & EPK's (Electronic Press Kit) can be very useful to send out to promoters. One page with all your information. Photo's, short biography, Previously released music info, Artist contact details.
Here are a couple of One Sheet examples:-