Ultimate Music Submission Guide 2025
The Insider's Guide to Music's Most Valuable Opportunities: Festivals, Paid Gigs, Grants, Music Awards and Competitions
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Whats Included
Bonuses
Complete Music Submission Guide
Music Festivals Database for Submissions ($199 value)
Checklist of Materials (items needed to start)
Music Awards & Competition Database ($199 value)
Festival & Booking Email Templates
Music Grant Database to Get Funded ($199 value)
Networking Introduction Script
Realtime Access to Database Updates
Budget Template for Grant Applications
Special Discounts on PR and Agency Services
This guide saved me countless hours with its regularly updated database. The templates actually work, and it's reassuring to know the submission deadlines. Worth every penny for serious musicians.
Jason, Singer-Songwriter
THE PROBLEM
Why Most Musicians Miss Out on Career-Defining Opportunities
Most talented artists remain undiscovered not because of their music quality, but because they don't know how to navigate the complex world of submissions.
You might be:
Spending hours submitting to platforms that never respond
Missing application deadlines for grants that could fund your next project
Getting rejected from festivals without understanding why
Watching less talented artists secure opportunities you deserve
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless submission options with no clear strategy
The music industry gatekeepers aren't actively looking for you.
You need to know exactly how to reach them—and that's what this guide delivers.
You might be:
Spending hours submitting to platforms that never respond
Missing application deadlines for grants that could fund your next project
Getting rejected from festivals without understanding why
Watching less talented artists secure opportunities you deserve
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless submission options with no clear strategy
The music industry gatekeepers aren't actively looking for you.
You need to know exactly how to reach them—and that's what this guide delivers.
Most talented artists remain undiscovered not because of their music quality, but because they don't know how to navigate the complex world of submissions.
You might be:
- Not submitting to anything at all and never even considered it
- Don't have the frame-work and don't know where to start
- No access or idea of where to submit to
- Missing application deadlines for grants that could fund your next project
- Getting rejected from festivals without understanding why
- Watching less talented artists secure opportunities you deserve
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless submission options with no clear strategy
The quality of the work is outstanding.
Farris Fairbrother
Common mistakes
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Not playing live shows and only focusing on Social Media.
Not submitting music to live performance opportunities that can garner major Buzz and take your career to a different level.
Not seeking and securing grant money that can fund a much needed marketing push.
Don't make any of these and you will automatically get ahead of 90% of your competition.
ASK YOURSELF
What's Inside This Career-Changing Guide
Festival Bookings Blueprint
- How to prepare before you even start
- Pricing strategies that make you attractive to festivals while maintaining your value
- Follow-up templates that have secured last-minute bookings
- How to leverage one festival booking to secure many more
- What not to say or do to avoid common mistakes
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"I was about to give up on music competitions until I implemented the submission framework from this guide. I'm now a finalist in three national competitions and have gained industry attention I never thought possible."
Jack
Electronic Producer
QUESTION WE GET FREQUENTLY
Will this work for me?
This bundle will work for the following main niches. If you're in one of these, this will be a great fit for you!
Bands & Groups
Solo Musicians
Producers & DJs
Who This Guide Is Perfect For:
- Self-Managed Musicians Without Representation
If you're hustling to get your music heard but struggling to break through the noise, this guide was created specifically for you. Our Ultimate Music Submission Guide provides essential tactics for contest and festival submissions, including effective templates for professional introductions and tips for evaluating your current material and presence.
- Musicians without Industry Connections
Tired of being overlooked because you don't have the right connections? Our guide provides a curated list of festival and booking opportunities for you to showcase your talents and get in front of the crowds you deserve based on merit, not your industry rolodex.
- Independent Artists on a Limited Budget
Creating quality music requires investment, but you shouldn't have to drain your savings. Our Ultimate Music Submission Guide includes detailed information on how to apply for grants and fellowships that can fund your music career, giving you a leg up in an industry where figuring out funding is critical.
- Bands on the Gig-to-Gig Financial Rollercoaster
If you're tired of the gig-to-gig financial rollercoaster, our guide reveals pathways to more stable funding. We show you which grants align with your genre and career stage, how to craft compelling applications, and the exact language that has helped our clients secure thousands in arts funding.
- Musicians Who've Been Rejected for Grants Before
Many artists apply for grants incorrectly and face repeated rejection. Our step-by-step templates show you how to properly structure your application, create a realistic project budget, and articulate your artistic vision in ways that resonate with grant committees.
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Get on the Stages You Deserve
Your music deserves to be heard on bigger stages, funded by meaningful grants, and recognized in career-advancing competitions. The difference between obscurity and opportunity isn't talent—it's strategy.
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This comprehensive submission strategy has been developed by music industry experts.
Our experience in the live music industry spans over 25+ years. Our team consist of past agents and marketing executives that have represented and been involved with some of the biggest event productions and Grammy-award winnning talent in the World.
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25 Years of Music Industry Success, Now in Your Hands
The Ultimate Music Submission Guide is created by AMW Group, the music industry's premier artist development and marketing agency. Since 1997, we've helped over 5,000 independent artists secure career-changing opportunities. Our team includes former major label executives, concert promoters, festival booking directors, grant administrators, and artists who have navigated every aspect of the submission process from both sides of the table.
What makes this guide different? It's built on real-world results, not theory. Every template, strategy, and insight comes directly from our work helping artists like you land festival slots, secure grants, and win competitions that transformed their careers. When you purchase this guide, you're not just getting information—you're getting decades of insider expertise and proven systems that have generated millions in opportunities for independent artists worldwide.
What makes this guide different? It's built on real-world results, not theory. Every template, strategy, and insight comes directly from our work helping artists like you land festival slots, secure grants, and win competitions that transformed their careers. When you purchase this guide, you're not just getting information—you're getting decades of insider expertise and proven systems that have generated millions in opportunities for independent artists worldwide.
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Why This Isn't Just Another Music Industry Guide
Most submission advice comes from people who've never sat on a selection committee or administered a grant program. The Ultimate Music Submission Guide is different:
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Key Differences
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Created by actual decision-makers who've reviewed thousands of submissions and know exactly why some get selected while others get rejected
Tested and refined through 25 years of helping real independent artists secure opportunities
Updated quarterly to reflect the latest industry changes and submission requirements
While other guides offer general advice, the Ultimate Music Submission Guide gives you the exact words, formats, and strategies that consistently get our clients selected.
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"The festival booking section alone was worth 10x what I paid for this guide. I went from playing local bars to a main stage slot in under 8 months using these exact strategies."
Seana, Pop Artist
Take a sneak peak inside the Database
What's Inside The Grant Section
Music Grant Submission
- Exact language to use in your grant narrative
- Budget templates that funding organizations approve
- How to demonstrate community impact even as a new artist
- Common rejection reasons and how to avoid them
- How to demonstrate community impact even as a new artist
- Common rejection reasons and how to avoid them
How it Works: 4 Steps to Success
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Step 1: Access Your Complete System
Immediately after purchase, you'll receive instant access to the Platinum Edition guide and all bonus materials through our secure member portal. Download everything to your device or access online anytime. Your personal access code unlocks the premium opportunity database and exclusive resource center.
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Step 2: Implement the Proven Framework
Follow our step-by-step implementation plan to quickly update your submission materials using our templates. The guide walks you through exactly which opportunities to target first based on your genre, career stage, and goals. Our color-coded priority system ensures you focus on high-probability opportunities first.
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Step 3: Submit with Confidence
Use our word-for-word templates and insider strategies to craft submissions that stand out to decision-makers. Our proprietary submission tracker helps you manage deadlines, follow-ups, and results. The difference is immediate—you'll communicate like an industry professional, not an amateur.
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Step 4: Scale Your Success
As opportunities begin to materialize, implement our "opportunity multiplication system" to leverage each success into multiple new bookings and opportunities. Your quarterly database updates and member resources keep your momentum building while other artists struggle with inconsistent results.
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Complete Music Submission Guide
Checklist of Materials (items needed to start)
Festival Booking Email Templates
Networking Introduction Script
Budget Template for Grant Applications
Music Festivals Database for Submissions ($199 value)
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Music Awards & Competition Database ($199 value)
Music Grant Database to Get Funded ($199 value)
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The Ultimate Music Submission Guide completely transformed my approach to festival applications. After years of rejections, I applied the exact email templates and follow-up strategy to land spots at three regional festivals and one major showcase. The section on EPK optimization alone was worth the investment. Before this guide, I was just throwing submissions into the void and hoping. Now I have a system that actually works and real opportunities to show for it.
Alex T.
Independent Singer-Songwriter, Nashville
As a jazz ensemble, we struggled to break into the festival circuit until we found this guide. The festival booking strategy completely changed our approach. We went from zero bookings to five confirmed festival slots in just three months using the exact submission and follow-up system outlined here. The opportunity database alone saved us countless hours of research. This isn't just information—it's a complete system that actually works if you follow it precisely.
James R.
Band Leader, Chicago
I was skeptical at first, but this guide delivered exactly what it promised. After five years of failed grant applications, I used the grant writing template and budget framework from this guide and secured $12,000 in funding for my next album. The insider perspectives from grant reviewers helped me understand what they're actually looking for versus what they say they want. If you're serious about funding your music career, this is the blueprint you need. Worth every penny!
Maya W.
Folk Artist, Portland
This guide is the real deal. I used to think my music wasn't getting selected because it wasn't good enough. Turns out I was just approaching submissions all wrong. The templates and strategies in this guide helped me secure my first competition win and a grant that covered my entire EP production. The section on rejection analysis was eye-opening—it helped me turn previous failures into valuable lessons. If you're tired of spinning your wheels with random submissions, this system actually delivers results.
Jamal D.
Hip-Hop Producer and Artist, Atlanta
AS WE SAID
Let you know what to prepare
Provide a detailed frame-work on what to do
Give you database access to where to submit
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Got some remaining questions?
That’s completely normal. 😃We usually check FAQs and reviews before ordering a new product. You probably do, too.That’s why we put together a list of common questions and answers that will help you get started.
Does this work for my music genre?
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A: Yes! The guide works for all music genres including Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Folk/Acoustic and Experimental Genres.
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I'm just starting out. Will this still help me?
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A: Absolutely. The guide includes specific pathways for artists at every stage, including those with minimal experience. In fact, early-career artists often have access to opportunities that more experiences artists enjoy without knowing it.
How quickly can I expect results?
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A: Many artists secure their first opportunity within 90 days of implementing these strategies. However we recommend doing submissions efforts as part as your quarterly action items to maximize your chances of success.
Q: I've been rejected many times before. How is this different?
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Rejection is a natural part of the Entertainment industry but Most submissions fail because they don't speak the language of decision-makers. This guide gives you the exact frameworks successful artists use, based on feedback from the people who actually review submissions.
Is this just for US/UK artists?
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No, we have many clients from all parts of the World. Our database include music industry resources in Europe, Australia, Asia and more. We're always adding new information and International artists also take apply for festivals and secure opportunities in the US marketplace as well.
I’ve still got some questions...
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A: Well, let me take care of that! Simply send us an email via info (at) amworlsgroup.com and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.
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