is now open, with one lucky band or artist getting the chance to have their music pressed to vinyl for free.
The project unites the annual celebration of independent retail with emerging talent, with one winner able to get their music pressed physically and distributed around the country.
Record Store Day work with on the project, while this year’s winner will also receive a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speakers, courtesy of longstanding RSD UK partner, , and a Marantz Stereo 70s amplifier alongside.
Previous winners include Dutch/British duo Zo Lief, and garage rock trio Currls, and the competition will be judged by a panel of industry experts, including:
• BBC Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt
• Key Production Group’s Founder and CEO, Karen Emanuel
• Owner of Vinyl Countdown, Mark Fulton
, BBC Radio 1 DJ said: “I have been championing new music and artists coming through the UK via BBC Introducing officially for ten years now! There is nothing better than sharing and shouting about incredible new finds and watching them go on to smash it in their careers – I remember having Olivia Dean in the studio in 2019 and watching her at one of her multiple sold out O2 gigs this year was nothing less than iconic (may have shed a tear!). It’s a privilege to be asked to judge at RSD Unsigned 2026/27, and I cannot wait to hear what’s coming through, and be a small part of the winner’s journey. Roll on the music x”
Fancy entering? Atists must upload their original music to YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram using the hashtag #RSDUnsigned, and then submit the link via the Breed Media submission page here.
Entries are now open but will close on November 24th.