Releasing Your Music
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Releasing Your Music 〰️
Aged 16–25 and ready to dive into the world of releasing?
Join us online on December 11th for a free evening of sessions covering everything from planning your digital release to building a standout campaign and making sense of your royalties.
Our industry guests will explore: getting your music onto streaming platforms, pitching for playlists and media coverage, and understanding the revenue streams available to you.
You’ll come away with practical insights into release strategies, tips for getting your music in front of the right people, and advice to support your creative development.
After the sessions, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with fellow creatives and industry professionals.
Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Where: Online
Programme + Speakers
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Programme + Speakers 〰️
Lucy Webb
Creative Campaigns Assistant
Aimless Play
Maz Sadr
Band leader
Maz and the Phantasms
Martha Barr
Artist
Indoor Foxes
Digitally Releasing with EmuBands
Looking to get your releases on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and more?
EmuBands give an overview of how digital release platforms operate and how to get the most out of them. Including hints and tips on release timelines and formats as well as advice on DSP pitching and artist platforms.
Speaker: SJ Andersen (EmuBands)
Understanding the role of Collection Societies
Starting and sustaining a career in music can mean a lot of hard work, so understanding your revenue streams is vital for any new artist. Whether it’s money from radio play, television, or your music being played in public, we’ll be discussing how revenue flows back through to the performer and rights holder.
Speaker: Jamie Gilmour (Rightsbridge)
Creating a Release Campaign
When’s the right time to start your release campaign? Our industry guests are on hand to give an overview of all the steps you should consider when developing your release campaign including pitching for playlists, lead-times for press and radio submissions and how to ensure your music is getting in front of the right people.
Speaker: Lucy Webb (Aimless Play)
DIY Releasing
Grassroots artists discuss how they release their music. From DIY releases on CD, vinyl, and cassette to creating their own artwork and visuals, they’ll share the creative hacks and hands-on processes behind it all. Expect insights into crafting press shots, making short-form content, and producing low-cost music videos, everything that helps their releases stand out on a budget.
Speaker: Maz Sadr (Maz and the Phantasms) and Martha Barr (Indoor Foxes)