Call for entries: 2022 Unsigned Only music competition

The annual international contest is open to solo artists, bands and singers seeking exposure and a chance to be noticed by industry professionals. To be eligible, entrants must not be signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or imprints.

Unsigned Only has pledged more than $150 000 in cash and prizes.

How to enter

Online entries can be made here.

The competition accepts MP3 or M4A files for songs. Entrants can also provide a link to where their song is online, and Unsigned Only will access it there.

Below are all the categories:

• Adult Album Alternative (AAA)
• Adult Contemporary (AC)
• Americana
• Blues
• Christian
• Country
• Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
• Folk/Singer-Songwriter
• Instrumental
• Jazz
• Latin Music
• Pop/Top 40
• R&B/Hip Hop
• Rock
• Screen Shot
• Teen
• Vocal Performance
• World Music

Unsigned Only 2022 entry fees and deadlines

• Regular deadline: 26 January ($30 per entry)
• Extended deadline: 27 April ($35 per entry)

Note: All deadlines are subject to change. Additionally, Unsigned Only 2022 will run a series of special promotions throughout the competition offering unique opportunities to entrants.

For more information, visit the competition website.