About the opportunity

Amex Unsigned

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Create your own music? Apply for Amex Unsigned for a chance to unlock game-changing opportunities in 2025 like playing live at All Points East and American Express presents BST Hyde Park, getting your music featured in an Amex ad campaign, and receiving mentoring from producer and composer Danny L Harle at the iconic Metropolis Studios. Applications close February 11.

How to apply

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  • Submit your track by clicking on the APPLY NOW link below and following the instructions.
  • Submissions will be accepted up to one minute to midnight on February 11.
  • You can submit one track only. It must be your own work and should be the one you feel best represents you as an artist.
  • Unsigned welcomes original music of any genre.
  • Cover versions and tracks featuring unlicensed samples are not eligible.
  • Once you’ve applied, we’d love you to tag @pirateofficial on Instagram with a video or photo of you performing your music and hashtag #amexunsigned
  • A panel of industry experts will select our final shortlist of artists – they will listen to every single submission. 
  • If you make the shortlist, you’ll be contacted week commencing March 24.

Your next big step?

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Amex Unsigned is about creating real opportunities for emerging artists in a supportive environment. Opportunities like playing live at major Amex events and sync deals for Amex ad campaigns give your music the potential to reach thousands of new fans. And with mentorship from music industry experts providing that impossible-to-find insider knowledge, Unsigned is an amazing chance to take yourself to the next level. 


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