Have you submitted your application to perform at London’s largest free one-day music festival yet? Based in west London, @hanwellhootie festival are looking to programme as many acts as possible for the various stages at their event, which takes place on Saturday 10th May this year. Apply To Play before Monday 10th February at 9pm via the link below 👇 to be in with a chance of performing at this popular festival.

We’re proud to announce the launch of our very first Apply To Play opportunity for a U.S. festival! 🇺🇸 Based in Milwaukee, @Summerfest presented by @amfam are looking for a minimum of 15 artists to perform on one of their 12 festival stages in 2025. Known for their diverse musical lineups, the festival takes place over 9 days between June & July 2025, playing host to 600 artists. This paid opportunity is open to artists from all genres and locations (travel costs are not included), so what are you waiting for? Get your application in before 11:59pm on Monday 31st March 2025 to be in with a chance of being selected for this incredible opportunity. The link is below 👇

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year already! With some familiar, and some new Apply To Plays on the horizon, we have been working hard to secure as many performance opportunities as we can for grassroots artists for the year ahead. From festivals to industry networking nights, Feedback Sessions to tour support slots, there really is something for all emerging artists with our Apply To Play Service. Take a look through our feed to learn more about our current Apply To Play opportunities 👏

Apply To Play applications for @HanwellHootie 2025 are now open! The popular festival prides itself on nurturing young and emerging artists and has showcased more than 700 artists to 350,000 music fans over the past 12 editions. The festival has helped many artists progress to sell-out tours, and gain media coverage. Based in west London, the city’s largest free one-day festival celebrates the area’s rich musical heritage. The event takes place on Saturday 10th May, with artists being scheduled for various stages/venues at the event. The festival is looking to programme as many acts as they can, so be sure to get your application in before Monday 10th February at 9pm – the link is below 👇

Have you submitted your application for @goldentouchfest yet? The closing date is approaching fast! In 2025, the festival are expanding their well-attended event over two days – offering the very best in emerging music and live acts from around the country. If you would like to be considered for a 30-minute performance at the festival (taking place on 13th and 14th June this year), then submit your application via the link below before 9pm on Friday 24th January 👇

With the closing date just around the corner, have you submitted your application for @SoundCity yet? Taking place on the 3rd & 4th of May, the city centre music festival takes over a multitude of venues in Liverpool, and you could be one of the lucky few to be added to their line-up for 2025! The closing date for applications is Monday 27th January at 9pm, so be sure to hit the link below before it’s too late 👇 Don’t delay, Apply To Play now!

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As we ready ourselves for the year ahead, we wanted to take a brief look back at some of our favourite moments from 2024. From the brilliant Artist Showcases held at @26leakestreet, the Feedback Sessions at @Dittomusic's Meet The Music Industry conference, and festivals such as @IsleOfWightFest, @SoundCity and @goldentouchfest, our team had a fantastic year! We’d like to thank all of the artists, venues, and industry organisations who we had the pleasure of working with in 2024. Wishing you all the very best for the year ahead 🙏 ••• 🎵 - @earcandytunes – ‘Broken and Finished’

X   Introducing our first Apply To Play opportunity of 2025!     @FTNfest is Wolverhampton’s newest venue-hopping festival, bringing your next favourite bands to venues across the city centre on Saturday 19th April 2025.    The first wave line-up includes headliners @TheKsUK, plus @theclauseuk, @TheCovasettes, @alexspencerUK, @TRPofficial, @littlejukemusic and Cheap Thrills (DJ set)!    If you want to be in with a chance of joining these acts onstage for the first edition of Feel The Noise festival, then submit your application now via the link below 👇 The closing date for applications is 9pm on Friday 7th March.    

To all our followers… That’s a wrap on 2024 from us here at Amplead! We’ve got some special things planned for 2025, which we will be sharing with you all very soon 🎁 From exciting new Apply To Play opportunities to a fresh set of Amplead Tools, we have been busy behind the scenes throughout 2024, with all to be revealed in the new year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎅

Calling all artists 📣 This is an industry showcase opportunity not to be missed… Presented by @ILMC (the International Live Music Conference), Soho Calling will take place in London on Wednesday 26th February 2025. The showcase event will feature performances from over 20 emerging artists across six iconic venues, including @100clubLondon, @21Soho, @lowerthirdsoho, @phoenixartsclub, @thesocial and The Forge. This Apply To Play opportunity is looking for one artist, to perform in front of live music industry representatives from around the globe. What a way to start 2025! The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025 at 9pm, so be sure to hit the link below now 👇

Have you submitted your application for the UK’s ONLY black-tie festival yet? You’ll need to act fast, as applications are closing soon! The RISE emerging artists stage is looking for acts in the genres of acoustic, country, folk, pop, indie, rock, funk, fusion and reggae. If you would like to be considered for the opportunity to perform at the prestigious @henleyfestival (which takes place between the 9th – 13th July 2025), then hit the link below now 👇 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11thDecember at 9pm – good luck!

Great news! @MunroFestival is back for 2025, and they are now taking applications! Based in Stockton-on-Tees (County Durham), the festival are looking for a selection of indie rock acts and acoustic artists to perform at their dual venue event (at The Georgian Theatre and The Green Room) on Saturday 7th June. With the all-day festival having previously played host to @RedRumClub, @LotteryWinners, and @TheKsOfficial, 2025 could be your time to join the festival’s legacy! Submit your application before 9pm on Friday the 28th March to be in with a chance of being selected. The link is below 👇

Artists: @antonvicmusic, @demps_nat, @Calzy93, @Uklexjones, @dy1oco, @hazzabdagazza, Casey Sana, Georgia Nicole, jem wax, CHLOEJET, Aztayc, Good Time Locomotive, #GSD Skitszo, Akhil Sahni, Marnie Marie, Thomas Jay, Tian Candice 👏

Last night marked the final JSM Music Networking Night and Amplead Artist Showcase of 2024. With another fantastic turnout at @26leakestreet, we put eight emerging artists on stage, who performed their music to a venue full of music professionals and representatives. A special thanks goes to all the artists who performed, for providing the soundtrack to another successful night of networking 🙌 We will be announcing more Artist Showcases in 2025, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials for new Apply To Play opportunities!

We had an incredible day at Ditto X yesterday! Thank you to all who made the day a success for those in attendance - @Dittomusic for hosting, and @nelshylton, Danni Diston, @sam__macgregor, Ollie Winiberg, Felix de Jong, Shell Zenner, Julian Emery and @JoelBakerMusic for providing valuable feedback to the 17 successful Apply To Play artists. It was great to meet so many grassroots artists throughout the day, and to discuss how Amplead’s services can help – we were certainly kept busy at our trade stand! The Feedback Sessions will return, so keep your eyes peeled for future announcements 👀

We’re proud to announce Monday’s Artist Showcase line-up, as part of the JSM Music Networking Night 👏 Well done to the nine acts who have been selected to perform in front of industry professionals, including booking agents, promoters, label representatives, managers and more. If you are attending the event, be sure to come and check out these up-and-coming acts, who will be performing between 7pm – 10pm. Doors open at 6pm for networking. We look forward to seeing you there! Veronica Drozdowski @NadiaSheikh_ @earcandytunes Amy Allard @hatsismyname Amber Saqladi @cominguprosessg Jessy Rose Sweet Giant