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Music Directories
The Unsigned Guide
Although concentrating on North West England, this directory contains extensive national listings for record companies, publishing companies, venues, management, media and training. It's priced at £30 and tailored towards unsigned artists.
It can be ordered online from:
The Unsigned Guide - The Definitive Music Industry Resource
Or by calling 0161 907 0029
Music Industry Manual
Specialising in dance music and DJing, this directory lists nightclub venues, equipment, labels, shops, distributors, promotors studios and more. It covers the UK and international. It is the bible for DJs and dance producers.
It costs £45 from:
music industry manual
Music Week Directory
Music Week is the trade publication for the UK Music Industry. Each year it publishes a directory listing thousands of useful contacts in every area of the business. It's free to subscribers, so your local library may have a copy. It costs £55 and can be ordered online at:
Music Week Directory Online Purchase
Or by calling 01858 438893
Showcase International Music Book
This is a phone directory for the music industry, listing thousands of record, publishing and other companies. You may find that your library has a copy. Or buy it for £55 from:
Showcase International Music Business Guide - Book order form
Phone: 020 8977 7711
E-mail:
orders@showcase-music.com
