Presents a wide range of content for new and unsigned musical talent, from the BBC.

Helps new artists get record contracts by allowing users to vote for them, with the top tracks each month submitted to major record companies for feedback and consideration.

A searchable database of UK Top 40 Hits from the 1950s to the present. Also includes a collection of record breakers and trivia.

An online memorial and tribute to "the Father of Loud", pioneer of guitar amplification, and founder of the Marshall Amplification company.

Provides a free classified ad service to musicians seeking work and bands seeking band members.

An annual national music competition for unsigned bands, vocal groups and solo artists; provides information about auditions, venues, prizes, and how to apply.

Offers a library of sheet music (using the Scorch plug-in), and MIDI and MP3 files of classical and traditional music; also contains a library of resources about classical and film composers and their music.

Discussion forum for everything to do with music from the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Home of the UK's official music and video charts, with archives and features.

Offers an outline of the history of this air guitar event, with list of previous winners and information on how to take part.

Online music community dedicated to the discovery and promotion of new music and emerging bands.

A national music competition for singers, songwriters, rappers and solo artists to showcase their music and get signed; includes details of auditions, regional finals, and the national grand final event.

Inspires people to volunteer by producing concerts for tickets are paid for by volunteer work within their local community; describes their scheme, how to get involved, and their gig calendar.

Presenting a UK gig guide, band listings and classified musician wanted ads.

Annual day celebrating the UK's independent record sector.

A collection of lists of "favourite albums and singles of the year" from a wide range of publications, current and extinct.

Music portal A to Z of popular artists producers and recording studios.

Allows users to track artists, venues and festivals across the UK, as well as share memorabilia and thoughts via social networking features.

Annual search for the hottest new talent set to make waves in 2013, hosted by the BBC.

Nationwide songwriting competition for aspiring songwriters seeking to enter the professional British music industry.

Looks at the life and career of Kevin Daly, record producer, writer and broadcaster.