Music PR resources .

A&R and Industry

A&R contacts, label submissions, sync licensing, and management outreach for music PR professionals and artists.

Afrobeats PR

PR strategy for afrobeats, amapiano, and afro-fusion — covering UK and global press, 1Xtra, and crossover playlist strategy.

AI in Music PR

Guide to using AI tools in PR workflows, from contact research to pitch writing to campaign analysis.

Album Release PR

The complete playbook for album and EP PR campaigns — covering long-lead planning, layered rollout strategy, and sustained campaign momentum.

Amazing Radio PR

Deep dive into Amazing Radio — the UK's leading platform for emerging indie and alternative artists — covering submission strategy and best practices.

Amazon Music PR

PR strategy for Amazon Music editorial — covering Alexa integration, editorial playlists, and the growing Amazon Music ecosystem.

Ambient & Electronic PR

PR strategy for ambient, downtempo, and IDM — covering specialist press, late-night radio, and the niche curation ecosystem.

Apple Music Editorial PR

Deep dive into Apple Music editorial playlists — covering the editorial team, Zane Lowe, New Music Daily, and Apple Music PR strategy.

Award Season PR

PR strategy for music awards — BRITs, Mercury Prize, MOBOs, Ivor Novellos, and other UK music award campaigns.

Bandcamp PR

PR strategy for Bandcamp — covering Bandcamp Daily editorial, direct-to-fan strategy, Bandcamp Friday, and independent music promotion.

BBC 1Xtra PR

Deep dive into BBC 1Xtra — the UK's home for Black music, hip-hop, grime, R&B, and dancehall — covering playlist, specialist shows, and pitch strategy.

BBC Asian Network PR

Deep dive into BBC Asian Network — covering South Asian music, Bhangra, Bollywood, and British Asian artists.

BBC Radio 1 PR

Deep dive into BBC Radio 1 playlist process, specialist shows, and how to pitch the UK's most influential pop and alternative station.

BBC Radio 2 PR

Deep dive into BBC Radio 2 playlist process, specialist shows, and pitching the UK's most-listened-to radio station.

BBC Radio 3 PR

Deep dive into BBC Radio 3 — classical, jazz, world, and experimental music — covering programming, Proms, and pitch strategy.

BBC 6 Music PR

Deep dive into BBC 6 Music — the UK's home for alternative, indie, and eclectic music — covering playlist process, presenter shows, and pitch strategy.

Belfast Music PR

Music PR in Belfast — covering the Belfast and Northern Ireland music scene, BBC Ulster, and cross-border dynamics.

Birmingham Music PR

Music PR in Birmingham — covering the Birmingham music scene, venues, BBC WM, and local press.

Brand Partnership PR

PR strategy for brand partnerships and sponsorship deals in music — covering brand-artist collaborations and sponsorship PR.

Brighton Music PR

Music PR in Brighton — covering the Brighton scene, community radio, and festival connections.

Bristol Music PR

Music PR in Bristol — covering trip-hop heritage, local radio, and the distinctive Bristol sound.

Cardiff Music PR

Music PR in Cardiff — covering the Cardiff and Wales music scene, BBC Wales, and Welsh language music.

Charity Music PR

PR strategy for charity singles, benefit concerts, and cause-related music PR.

Classical PR

PR strategy for classical music, contemporary classical, and film score — covering specialist press, BBC Radio 3, and classical concert PR.

Comeback Release PR

PR strategy for comeback campaigns and artist re-emergence — navigating nostalgia, relevance, and renewed press interest.

Cornwall and Devon Music PR

Music PR in Cornwall and Devon — covering the Southwest scene, festival circuit, and community radio.

Country PR

PR strategy for country, Americana, and UK country — covering the growing UK country scene, specialist radio, and crossover press opportunities.

Crisis PR in Music

Crisis management and reputation PR for music artists — covering controversy handling, public apologies, and reputation recovery.

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Debut Release PR

PR strategy for first-time releases and new artist introductions — building from zero press relationships to meaningful coverage.

Deezer Editorial PR

PR strategy for Deezer editorial playlists — an underserved platform with less competition and genuine editorial curation.

Digital Marketing for Music PR

Integrating paid digital marketing with music PR campaigns — Meta ads, Spotify ads, and paid social alongside traditional PR.

Music Documentary PR

PR strategy for music documentary, behind-the-scenes content, and visual storytelling PR.

Drum & Bass PR

PR strategy for drum & bass, jungle, and liquid funk — covering specialist press, radio, and the UK DnB scene.

Edinburgh Music PR

Music PR in Edinburgh — covering the Edinburgh scene, festivals, and Scottish press.

Electronic Music PR

PR strategy for electronic music across house, techno, DnB, ambient, and experimental electronic — covering specialist press, radio, and playlist pitching.

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Email Marketing for Music PR

Email marketing strategy for music PR — newsletters, mailing lists, and email-driven fan engagement alongside traditional PR.

Experimental PR

PR strategy for experimental music, noise, and avant-garde — covering specialist press, arts funding, and niche audience development.

Festival PR

PR strategy for festival announcements, lineup promotion, and artist festival campaigns — covering the UK festival circuit.

Folk PR

PR strategy for folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic, and traditional folk — covering folk press, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, and festival circuits.

Freelance Music PR

Going freelance in music PR — pricing, client acquisition, and building a sustainable independent PR practice.

Glasgow Music PR

Music PR in Glasgow — covering Scottish music scene, BBC Scotland, Celtic Connections, and Glasgow venues.

Gospel PR

PR strategy for gospel, CCM, and worship music — covering faith-based media, BBC Radio 2 Gospel, and crossover opportunities.

Grime PR

PR strategy for grime, UK drill, and road rap — covering scene credibility, specialist media, and navigating platform restrictions.

Hip-Hop PR

PR strategy for hip-hop, rap, grime, UK drill, and trap — covering urban press, specialist radio, playlist strategy, and cultural media.

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House Music PR

PR strategy for house music — deep house, tech house, UK garage, and disco-house — covering specialist press, radio, and playlist strategy.

Indie Rock PR

PR strategy for indie rock, guitar bands, shoegaze, post-punk, and alternative rock — covering UK indie press, BBC 6 Music, and festival circuits.

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Influencer Outreach

TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram music creator outreach for music PR professionals.

Instagram Music PR

PR strategy for Instagram music promotion — covering Reels, Stories, influencer partnerships, and integrating Instagram into music PR campaigns.

International Music PR

Guide to multi-territory campaigns, international press, and cross-border music promotion.

Jazz PR

PR strategy for jazz, jazz-fusion, contemporary jazz, and UK jazz scene — covering specialist press, BBC Radio 3, and jazz festival circuits.

K-Pop PR

PR strategy for K-pop, J-pop, and Asian pop — covering the UK K-pop press ecosystem, fan community dynamics, and crossover media.

Latin Music PR

PR strategy for Latin music, reggaeton, and Latin pop — covering the growing UK Latin scene, crossover press, and playlist strategy.

Leeds Music PR

Music PR in Leeds — covering the Leeds music scene, venues, local radio, and festival circuits.

Live Session PR

PR strategy for live session promotion — BBC sessions, KEXP, COLORS, and independent session channels.

Liverpool Music PR

Music PR in Liverpool — covering heritage city with contemporary scene, venues, and local media.

London Music PR

Music PR in London — the UK's music industry capital — covering London venues, press, radio, and the competitive London scene.

Manchester Music PR

Music PR in Manchester — the UK's second music city — covering local press, BBC Manchester, venues, and the Manchester scene.

Merch Launch PR

PR strategy for merchandise launch PR and limited edition campaigns.

Metal PR

PR strategy for metal, hardcore, and punk — covering specialist metal press, Radio 1 Rock Show, and festival circuits.

Mixcloud PR

PR strategy for Mixcloud — covering DJ mix promotion, radio show hosting, and leveraging Mixcloud for music PR campaigns.

Music Industry Networking

Guide to conferences, events, and relationship building for music PR professionals.

Music PR Ethics

Guide to ethical practices, transparency, and professional standards in music PR.

Music PR Internships

Guide to hiring, training, and developing music PR interns and junior staff.

Music Press

Journalists, print and online magazines, music blogs, and editorial pitching for UK music PR.

Music Video PR

PR strategy for music video releases — premiere strategy, visual content promotion, and integrating video into broader campaigns.

MusoSoup PR

PR strategy for MusoSoup — the curator-led music submission platform — covering strategy, campaign setup, and maximising results.

Newcastle Music PR

Music PR in Newcastle — covering the Northeast music scene, BBC Newcastle, and local venues.

Nottingham Music PR

Music PR in Nottingham — covering the Nottingham scene, venues, and community radio.

Playlist Pitching

Spotify editorial, Apple Music editorial, independent curators, and SubmitHub pitching for music PR professionals.

Music Podcast PR

PR strategy for podcast appearances, music podcast pitching, and podcast-driven music promotion.

Pop PR

PR strategy for commercial pop, synth-pop, alt-pop, and electropop — covering mainstream press, Radio 1 daytime, and high-impact playlist pitching.

PR Agency Operations

Campaign management, reporting, client communication, and workflow systems for small music PR agencies.

PR Agency Scaling

Guide to growing from solo to team, hiring, systems, and agency growth.

PR Agency Startup

Starting a music PR agency — legal setup, first hires, positioning, and building a sustainable agency business.

PR Agency Tools

Guide to software, CRM, and project management tools for music PR agencies.

PR Client Management

Client relationship management for music PR — expectations, reporting, communication, and difficult conversations.

PR Legal and Contracts

Guide to contracts, NDAs, and legal considerations for music PR professionals.

PR Measurement and ROI

Guide to measuring PR success, defining KPIs, and reporting value to music clients.

PR Portfolio Building

Guide to case studies, testimonials, and portfolio development for music PR.

PR Pricing Strategy

Pricing strategy for music PR — retainers, project fees, value-based pricing, and rate negotiation.

PR Proposal Writing

Writing winning PR proposals — pitching clients, structuring proposals, and converting prospects into paying clients.

Punk PR

PR strategy for punk, post-punk, and skate punk — covering DIY ethics, punk press, and the tension between underground credibility and wider exposure.

R&B PR

PR strategy for R&B, neo-soul, contemporary R&B, and UK R&B — covering specialist press, radio, and playlist pitching.

Radio Plugging Tools

Comparison and strategy for radio plugging platforms — Plugger, Radiopluggers.com, and other tools for radio promotion.

Reggae PR

PR strategy for reggae, dancehall, and dub — covering UK reggae press, specialist radio, and sound system culture.

Reissue PR

PR strategy for reissue campaigns, anniversary editions, and catalogue PR.

Remix Release PR

PR strategy for remix and collaboration releases — covering remix package campaigns, remix premiere strategy, and cross-audience promotion.

Sheffield Music PR

Music PR in Sheffield — covering Sheffield's electronic heritage, indie scene, and local venues.

Single Release PR

The complete playbook for single release PR campaigns — from pre-release planning to release week execution and post-release follow-through.

Soul & Funk PR

PR strategy for soul, funk, and disco — covering specialist press, Radio 2, and the crossover between heritage and contemporary sounds.

SoundCloud PR

PR strategy for SoundCloud — covering repost networks, emerging scene discovery, and SoundCloud's role in music PR campaigns.

Soundtrack PR

PR strategy for film, TV, and game soundtracks — covering entertainment press, music press, and the unique dynamics of soundtrack promotion.

Spotify Editorial PR

Deep dive into Spotify editorial playlists — covering Spotify for Artists pitching, editorial relationships, and playlist campaign strategy.

SubmitHub PR

Deep dive into SubmitHub strategy — covering curator relationships, credit optimisation, and maximising approval rates.

Sync Placement PR

PR strategy for sync licensing — TV, film, advertising placements — covering how to leverage sync for press and promotional campaigns.

Techno PR

PR strategy for techno, industrial techno, and EBM — covering specialist press, underground media, and the European techno ecosystem.

TikTok Music PR

PR strategy for TikTok music promotion — covering sound strategy, creator partnerships, viral moments, and integrating TikTok into structured PR campaigns.

Tour PR

PR strategy for tour announcements, regional press campaigns, and leveraging live shows for press coverage.

UK Radio Promotion

Radio plugging, BBC, commercial radio, community radio, and station outreach across the UK.

World Music PR

PR strategy for world music, global sounds, and ethnomusicology — covering specialist press, BBC Radio 3, WOMAD, and cross-cultural promotion.

YouTube Music PR

PR strategy for YouTube Music — covering editorial playlists, YouTube Premieres, Shorts strategy, and music video promotion.