Your Music Deserves To Be Heard

We can't guarantee a specific number of plays, as airplay decisions are made by individual presenters based on what fits their shows.

What we can do is put your music in the right place to be heard and genuinely considered for airplay by presenters who actively support new music.

Independent radio presenters, stations and shows that actively support new and emerging artists.

Think of it like being in the press tent at a festival, surrounded by presenters eager to discover bands and support them on their shows — those are the kinds of people accessing the platform.

Get Radio Airplay is primarily designed to connect independent artists with independent radio presenters, stations and shows in the UK and around the world.

Music on the platform may occasionally be heard by people working in national radio, but we do not specifically target national stations or promise access to their presenters or producers. If your main goal is to secure airplay on a particular national station, a specialist radio plugger is likely to be the more suitable route.

We recommend uploading your track around one week before its release date.

This gives presenters time to discover and consider the song without uploading so early that they hold back until closer to release. As the Independent Airplay Report covers the 30 days following your upload, uploading too far in advance could also mean that your report shows little or no activity while presenters wait for the release date.

Yes. It can be a great option for a first-time release, giving artists an affordable and straightforward way to start building radio support.

Possibly — and that's why the Radio Ready Check exists.

If a track isn't suitable for radio for technical, production, or suitability reasons, it may not perform well. The Radio Ready Check is an optional first step that provides honest feedback before submission, helping to avoid disappointment and set expectations early.

Yes. Get Radio Airplay does not accept tracks containing explicit language, so please always upload a clean, radio-friendly version of your song.

Yes. We just ask you to tell us if AI wrote or performed any of it — the vocals, lyrics, melody or instruments. There's a question on the upload form.

Some presenters won't play AI-generated music, so it may get fewer plays. Others don't mind. As with everything here, each presenter decides for themselves.

Mixing, mastering and clean-up tools don't count. That's normal studio work.

Yes — you can upload up to ten songs.

That said, most artists focus on one song at a time and pay for a single release on its own. Choosing your strongest current track keeps things clear for presenters, who can then see exactly which song you'd like them to consider rather than being faced with several at once.

No — but ideally, yes.

Radio presenters are generally more interested in current or recent releases. Older tracks can still be uploaded, but new music usually has a better chance of being considered for airplay.

Yes. You can upload cover versions, remixes, and live tracks.

However, some presenters only play original music, so cover versions and remixes may receive less interest. Live tracks should also be of a high enough quality for radio, as poor sound quality may reduce their chances of being played.

If you're unsure, the Radio Ready Check is designed to help with exactly this.

It offers an honest assessment of whether your track is suitable for radio consideration, helping you choose the strongest possible release before uploading.

Yes. You're welcome to submit any number of songs from your album for a Radio Ready Check to help you decide which tracks may be strongest for radio and most suitable to release as singles.

Your artist profile and song information are separate, and both help presenters understand your music and introduce it accurately.

Your artist profile should include your biography, social media links, upcoming live dates and any relevant album or release information. Lyrics are optional, but they can also be helpful.

For each song, make sure you include the correct release date and any important information specifically related to that track.

Your music will remain available to presenters for as long as it stays on your Get Radio Airplay profile.

Yes. You can edit your artist profile and update the information attached to your song after uploading.

However, you cannot replace the audio file, so please make sure you upload the correct MP3 version of your track.

When presenters log in, they can browse music in their chosen genres and stream each track to decide whether it fits their shows.

They can also download the MP3 directly from the platform for airplay. Only pre-approved presenters can access your music.

Without an Independent Airplay Report, it can sometimes be difficult to track every play.

That said, many presenters will:

• mention artists on their radio show pages
• tag artists on social media
• contact artists directly to let them know their track is being played

If you choose the Independent Airplay Report option, you'll receive a summary of plays where reporting is available.

Around 30 days after your upload. This gives presenters the chance to access your music and play it on their shows. Get Radio Airplay will email you a PDF version of your report.

A report showing no plays does not always mean your song has not been aired. Some stations may not be covered by the radio monitoring service, and presenters may also play a track after the 30-day reporting period has ended.

It may also mean the song was not the strongest fit for radio at that time. Factors such as track length, production quality, genre, timing and presenter preference can all affect airplay.

If you're unsure which song to promote next, the Radio Ready Check can help you choose a track that may be better suited to radio.

No — membership of a Performing Rights Organisation is not required to upload your music to Get Radio Airplay.

However, joining a PRO is recommended if your music is played on radio, as this is how performance royalties are collected and paid. Get Radio Airplay doesn't handle royalties directly, but radio airplay may generate them depending on the broadcaster and territory.

Get Radio Airplay is designed primarily for independent artists to manage their own radio promotion without needing to use a third party.

A manager may upload on behalf of an artist they directly represent. However, the platform is not intended for labels, agencies or radio pluggers to manage uploads for multiple clients through a single account.

Each artist should have their own profile and account, and introductory offers are limited to genuine new artist registrations.

Yes. You can remove songs from your profile at any time, including older releases if you'd prefer presenters to focus on your current material.

You can also delete your Get Radio Airplay profile if you no longer wish to use the platform.

Get Radio Airplay accepts music from all genres. However, some genres are naturally more widely supported than others, which means airplay levels can vary depending on style, audience and presenter interest.