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OPP: BBC Radio Rotation

Get Your Music in Rotation on BBC Radio and Earn Royalties.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

MusicOpps.com is pitching top independent artists and tracks to BBC's break-out artist playlists. Each week the BBC adds new global artists into their rotation across all stations. Music Opps staff will be pitching to station programmers across BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, BBC 6 Music (all top Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Dance) and BBC Radio 3 (Arts, Classical, Jazz). Music selected for BBC radio rotation will be played across popular on-air channels in the U.K. and online for global reach.

Station programmers are currently accepting Indie Pop, Pop/Rock, Dance, Electronic, DJ music, Alternative, Hard Rock/Rock, Classic Rock, Hip Hop, R&B (all genres), Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Classical, Art (BBC Radio 3) and all applicable cross genres.

All artists throughout the world are welcome to submit for BBC Radio Rotation. This opportunity is not exclusive to U.K. acts or residents. U.K. residents should note their postal code in the submission form. Station programming and inclusion to playlists starts on the local level and reaches the national level at the discretion of the BBC and their governing bodies.

SUBMISSION DATES: 
Currently Open for Submissions

GENRES ACCEPTED: 
All contemporary tracks applicable for radio rotation. New and old releases are welcome.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA: 
- Tracks must be well-produced, professional, and ready for public performance.
- Tracks must be appropriate for the application it will be supporting.
- Artists must own all copyrights - No uncleared samples.

COMPENSATION: 
Radio royalties paid by artist’s respective P.R.O. (Performance Rights Organization) as well as all International online collection agencies (i.e: SoundExchange, PPL UK, etc). International artists are covered by reciprocating overseas entities.

SUBMISSION PROCESS: 
Songs submitted will all be reviewed thoroughly by MusicOpps.com staff. All tracks that match the submission criteria will then be passed along to station programmers for consideration into their playlists. All artist contact information will be submitted along with their streaming link. If selected by applicable BBC Radio staff, you will be reached directly from the BBC with further instructions. Artists will be compensated directly from the network based on rotation/usage and via all collection societies with whom they are involved (US and International).

Artist and/or label and publisher retain all ownership and receive compensation directly via performance rights societies. MusicOpps.com does not meddle in contracts or financial transactions. If selected, your contact information and metadata will be passed along to the deciding parties.

*There are no additional fees once an artist is selected, only the submission fee listed below.

NOTE: Even if you are not selected for this opportunity, you may be considered for future licensing.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- A SoundCloud or DSound link of your song (for producers to stream). No file-delivery or FTP links.
- WAV file/MP3 and metadata (once reviewed and selected for rotation).
- U.K. artists, please provide U.K. postal code in the submission form notes section.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED.