Record Store Day Unsigned competition with Breed Media is back

10 September 2025 - Press release

The nationwide competition returns bigger and better than ever, with support from girli, Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins 

It's back! Record Store Day and Breed Media are thrilled to announce the return of Record Store Day Unsigned – the competition offering one exceptional unsigned UK artist the chance to have their music pressed onto 500 vinyl records, courtesy of Breed Media. 

Providing emerging artists with a unique opportunity to showcase their talent and take their careers to the next level, this year's competition is set to be the biggest yet. 

Entry is simple; artists must upload their original music to YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram using the hashtag #RSDUnsigned, and then submit the link via the Breed Media submission page here. Submissions are encouraged from artists across all genres and backgrounds.  

The competition will be judged by a panel of industry experts, including: 

● Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production Group and Breed Media 

● Elsie Chadwick, Head of Customer Services at Stamper Discs  

● Emma Perks, owner of Spinning Around Records (Telford) 

● girli, Singer and songwriter 

With their passion for music and combined expertise, our judges will ensure that the most promising talent gets the spotlight it deserves. 

Singer and songwriter girli said, "Unsigned artists are the future of music and where the most unfiltered creativity comes from when it comes to songwriting - I'm so stoked to listen to so many new songs, what a TREAT." 

In addition to having their music pressed on vinyl, this year's winner will receive a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speakers and a Marantz Stereo 70s amplifier to help create an in-home studio setup, and the opportunity to attend a mastering session at Abbey Road Studios to have their music mastered, courtesy of RSD UK official partner, Bowers & Wilkins. 

Emma Perks, founder of Spinning Around Records said, "I'm delighted to be part of this year's RSD Unsigned competition. I know from local artists what a thrill it is to have your music pressed onto vinyl and have something physical that will last forever and am excited to be part of making someone's dream come true." 

Record Store Day Unsigned has previously supported five winners – including 4 The Brotherhood, Currls, Amy Fitz Doyley, Sister Cookie, Heavy Rapids, and Barbudo – who have gone on to enjoy radio play, UK-wide tours, and festival appearances. 

Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production Group and Breed Media said, "I am genuinely looking forward to sitting on the judging panel for this year's RSDU competition. Every year the calibre of artists improves, listening to the finalists' entries is one of the highlights of my year." 

Elsie Chadwick, Head of Customer Services at Stamper Discs said,  "There's so much exciting new music out there and I'm really looking forward to getting involved and listening to this year's entries." 

Submissions are open now and will close on 10th November 2025. 

Don't miss your chance - submit your music today and see if you could be this year's RSD Unsigned winner.